Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTi Cup Edition, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Professionals recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car VW Polo 9N in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 14

Remove the brake disc.
Step 15

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Install the brake disc.

Step 17

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 18

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 20

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the brake pads.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 23

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 30

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 31

Close the hood.

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Perfect information for VW POLO 6R1 version 2E7.
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