How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 2.8 VR6 Golf 3
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Change Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Brake Drum yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change brake drum on VW Golf 3 – 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
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 3. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Multipurpose grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Water pump pliers
Pliers
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW Golf 3 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the stub axle. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  11. Step 11
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    Compress the wheel cylinder. Use water pump pliers.
  12. Step 12
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    Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use pliers.
  13. Step 13
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    Install a brake drum.
  14. Step 14
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    Treat the stub axle. Use a multipurpose grease.
  15. Step 15
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    Screw the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Install the wheel.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3
  17. Step 17
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    Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Replacement: brake drum – VW Golf 3. Professionals recommend:
    Align the brake drum.
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