SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Work instructions –  Unscrew the corresponding pipe of the brake calliper or the brake cylinder, collect the brake fluid that flows and dispose of according to legislation.

–  Cut the pipe in a suitable location (straight, accessible section) using the tube cutters -2-. –  Remove the section to be replaced. –  Lubricate the brake pipe surface.

–  Fasten brake line between clamping jaws -4- so that it extends approx. 50 mm beyond the jaws. –  Secure the peeling tool -3- in the drill and fit to the brake pipe. –  Using low-speed and applying little pressure against the pipe, peel the covering. The section that must be peeled is defined by the stop on the tool. –  Remove the tool from the brake pipes along with any remains.

–  Remove the clamps and insert the pipe into the pipe bolt -D-.

–  Insert the brake pipe -B- into the edging tool as far as possible -A-.   Note When the Allen bolts are tightened the brake pipe should touch the stop, otherwise the edge will not be done correctly.

–  Put an initial tension on the pipe (by gently tightening the bolts) on the edging tool until it cannot be moved. Lift the stop -A- and tighten the Allen bolts with the angle screwdriver.

–  Rotate the spindle completely on the edging tool. –  Rotate the spindle in the opposite direction. –  Release the Allen bolts crossways. –  Remove the pipes from the edging tool, clean and check the brake pipe and complete edge. Clean the section of brake pipe on the vehicle. –  Connect the brake bleeder -SAT 1175B -, connecting the hose of the suction bottle to the pipe edge and operate the brake bleeder - SAT 1175B- until brake fluid flows. –  Clean the brake pipe once more using compressed air.

–  Join the brake pipes using a coupling -E-. –  Fit the pipes. –  Bleed brake system → Chapter.