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.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for POLO (9N_) and other VW models

Brake Disc

VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Brake caliper guide pins grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Sealant
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        HEX bit No.H8.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

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. Recommended sequence of steps:

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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
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 combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.

Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Professionals 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

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use HEX No.H8.Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 13

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

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

Step 18

Install the brake disc.
Step 19

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use a Phillips screwdriver.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 20

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

AUTODOC recommends:

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

Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 22

Treat the brake caliper guide pins.Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
Step 23

Treat the fastening bolts.Use a sealant.

Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use HEX No.H8.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.

Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

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 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Polo 9N
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

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 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC recommends:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 35

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Tip:

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 36

Close the hood.

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