Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing brake pads/brake caliper FN 3 Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Piston jig -MP 9-403- t  Brake filling and bleeding device, e.g. -VAS 5234- t  Bleeding bottle (commercially available) t  Brake fluid → Chapter Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter. Removing –  Remove wheels.   Note t  When removing mark the brake pads you intend to keep using. Install in the same location, as otherwise this may cause uneven braking! t  Do not unscrew the brake hose when replacing the brake pad.   Note

Remove caps -arrows-. –  Disconnect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).

–  Lever the retaining spring of the brake pads out of the brake caliper housing -arrow- using a screwdriver and remove.

–  Unscrew and remove the two guide bolts from the brake caliper. –  Remove the brake caliper housing and secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose. –  Take out the brake pads from the brake caliper housing. –  Clean the brake caliper, in particular the adhesive surfaces for the brake pads must be free from glue residues and grease.   Note Only use alcohol to clean the brake caliper housing. Install

Directional brake pads 1 -  right brake pad on the piston side 2 -  left brake pad on the piston side In the installed condition, the arrow on the backing plate of the brake pad must point downwards. Please pay attention to this!   Note Before inserting the new brake pads, press the piston with piston jig into the cylinder. Drain the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using a ventilation bottle before pushing back. Otherwise brake fluid can flow out and lead to damage if brake fluid was added in the meantime.   WARNING Brake fluid is toxic and must never be sucked into your mouth via a hose!

–  Push back piston. –  Insert inner brake pad.

–  Insert outer brake pad. –  Remove the protective foil from the backing plate of the brake pad.

–  Screw the brake caliper housing with both guide bolts -arrows- to the brake carrier. Tightening torque: 30 Nm –  Connect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).

–  Insert both caps -arrows-

–  Insert the ends of the retaining spring into the holes of the brake caliper housing -arrow A- and subsequently press the retaining spring behind the brake caliper -arrow B-. –  Attach the wheels.   Note t  After each brake pad replacement, forcefully apply the brake pedal repeatedly to ensure the brake pads go into their normal operating position. t  Check brake fluid level after replacing the brake pads, if necessary top up with brake fluid.