How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.6 TDI VW Polo 5 Saloon
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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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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake drum – VW POLO Saloon. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – VW POLO Saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake drums on VW POLO Saloon 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 POLO Saloon. 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
    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 Saloon
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
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