How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.2 TDI 3L VW Lupo 6x1
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How to change brake drum on VW Lupo 6X1 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Drum on your VW LUPO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake drum : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.2 TDI 3L, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.6 GTI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 FSI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake drum – VW Lupo 6X1. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW Lupo 6X1 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.
Replacement: brake drum – VW Lupo 6X1. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
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    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Lupo 6X1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: brake drum – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip:
    Examine the brake shoes. Replace them if needed.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  10. Step 10
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    Install a brake drum.
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