Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing brake pads, brake caliper FN3 Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Piston jig -T10145- Removing: When removing mark the brake pads you intend to keep using. Install in the same location, as otherwise this may cause uneven braking! –  Remove wheels.

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

–  Disconnect the plug connection -1- for the brake pad wear indicator.

–  Remove caps -arrows-.

–  Loosen and remove the two guide bolts -arrows- from the brake caliper. –  Remove the brake caliper and secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake line. –  Take out the brake pads from the brake caliper or from the brake carrier. –  Clean the brake caliper, in particular the adhesive surface for the brake pad must be free from glue residues and grease. Only use alcohol to clean the brake caliper housing. Installing: Drain the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir before the piston is pushed with the piston jig into the cylinder. Otherwise brake fluid can flow out and lead to damage if brake fluid was added in the meantime.

–  Push piston back with piston jig -T10145--1-. –  Remove the protective foil from the supporting plate of the outer brake pad. –  Place the outer brake pad on the brake carrier. –  Insert the inner brake pad with retaining spring into the brake caliper (piston). When installing the brake caliper make sure that the brake pad does not stick to the brake caliper before reaching its correct installed position. Do not damage the surface to be glued.

–  Screw the brake caliper with both guide bolts to the brake carrier. –  Insert both caps. –  Insert retaining spring in brake caliper. –  Mount the plug connection of the brake pad wear indicator. –  Attach the wheels.   Note t  Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter 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.

Tightening torques:

Guide bolts to brake carrier	30 Nm
Brake line to brake caliper	35 Nm
Wheel bolts	120 Nm