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How to change brake drum on VW PASSAT (32B) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake drum : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.9, VW PASSAT (32B) 2.0, VW PASSAT (32B) 2.2, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.9, VW PASSAT (32B) 2.0, VW PASSAT (32B) 2.2, VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Drum for PASSAT (32B) and other VW models
Brake drum
Alternative products
Brake drum
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
AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the brake drums on VW PASSAT (32B) 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 PASSAT (32B) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Engage the parking brake lever. - Step 2
Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10. - Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 4
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 5Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 6
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT (32B) - Step 7
Remove the wheel. - Step 8
Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 9
Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer. - Step 10
Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer. - Step 11
Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 12
Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing. - Step 13
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 14
Treat the wheel hub in the area where it contacts the brake drum. Use a multipurpose grease. - Step 15
Install the new brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing. - Step 16
Install the wheel.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT (32B) - Step 17
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
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