Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      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.

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. 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.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.

AUTODOC recommends:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 13

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 14

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 15

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

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 16

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 17

Install new brake pads.
Step 18

Install the brake caliper.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Seat Leon 1M1
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

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 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Seat Leon 1M1 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and top up if necessary.
Step 28

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 29

Close the bonnet.

Replacement: brake pads – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip:
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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