How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes 1.9 TDI SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5)
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When to replace the Brake Shoes on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 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 shoes – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Round-nose pliers
Pliers
Nippers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake shoes – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace brake shoes as a set on an axle. This will ensure efficient braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for brake shoes on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
  7. Step 9
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    Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots. Use pliers.
  8. Step 10
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    Take out brake pad retainer springs from the holes. Use pliers.
  9. Step 11
    Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use pliers.
    Step 12
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    Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket. Use pliers.
    Replacement: brake shoes – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
  10. Step 13
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  11. Step 14
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    Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism. Use pliers.
  12. Step 15
    Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush.
    Step 16
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    Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes. Use pliers. Use round-nose pliers.
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