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Brake Drum







Brake Drum

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

- Push the brake back with a screwdriver. Refer to => [ Reset Rear Drum Brake ] Procedures.






- Remove the bolt - 1 -.

- Remove the brake drum - 2 - evenly.

Cleaning


Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Clean carefully and check for wear and damage, make sure the dimensions are correct and that the brake surface is perfect.

- Install the brake drum evenly over the brake pads. Be careful not to tilt the brake drum.

- Install the wheel and tighten.

- Adjust parking brake. Refer to=> [ Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Drum Brake ] Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Drum Brake.

Tightening Specification