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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 Discs for POLO VIVO Hatchback and other VW models

Brake disc

Brake disc for Polo Vivo Hatchback Petrol (75 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush 
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car VW POLO VIVO Hatchback 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO VIVO Hatchback
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
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.
Step 12

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

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Install the brake disc.
Step 20

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 21

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

Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 24

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 26

Install the brake pads.
Step 27

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW POLO VIVO Hatchback
Step 31

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 32

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 33

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – VW POLO VIVO Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 34

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW POLO VIVO Hatchback – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 35

Close the hood.

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