How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.0 VW Polo 2 86C
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How to change brake drum on VW Polo Classic (86C, 80) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Drum on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Drum : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: brake drum – VW POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80). 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 POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80) 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 POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80) – 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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 POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Install the new brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
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