How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.8 GTI VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
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How to change brake drum on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Drum on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake drum : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI G60 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI G60, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 2. Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Hammer
Pliers
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW Golf 2 in pair for the rear axle. Disregarding the parts state. It ensures even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake drums on the same axle.
  • When replacing the brake drums, be sure to also change the brake shoes.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Install the new brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
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