How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.9 TDI Golf 3 Estate
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How to change brake drum on VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) – 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:
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Tools
Replacement: brake drum – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Multipurpose grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 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 III Variant (1H5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Engage the parking brake lever.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Treat the wheel hub in the area where it contacts the brake drum. Use a multipurpose grease.
  13. Step 15
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    Install the new brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the wheel.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
  15. Step 17
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    Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
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