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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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). Tip from AUTODOC:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5) – should be done with the engine switched off.

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 car.

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). Tip:
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 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5)
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 fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads.

AUTODOC recommends:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 11

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

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 12

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 13

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 14

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 15

Install new brake pads.
Step 16

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 17

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 18

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5)
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

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 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 25

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.

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