How to carry out replacement: Brake Pads 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavia 1u5
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How to change front brake pads on SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pads on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
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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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 8
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    Remove the caps from the brake caliper guide pin boots. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). 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.
  8. Step 12
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket of dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  10. Step 14
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  11. Step 15
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  12. Step 16
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
  13. Step 17
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    Install new brake pads.
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