volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Installing > < Removing and installing brake pads, Girling/Lucas brake caliper

Polo Mk3

Removing
Removing
–  Remove wheels.
   
–  Unscrew lower securing bolt on brake caliper. Counterhold on guide pin for this.
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–  Swing brake caliper upwards.
–  Remove brake pads.
Cleaning
  WARNING
Do not use compressed air on brake system, the dust thereby produced is hazardous to health!
–  Throughly clean brake carrier and contact surfaces for brake pads and remove corrosion.
–  Clean brake caliper.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
  V46-0785

Installing > < Removing and installing brake pads, Girling/Lucas brake caliper