Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TFSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.2 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Shoes for Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) and other VW models

Brake Shoe Set

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Replacement: brake shoes – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). 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 – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). 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 – VW JETTA IV (162, 163) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW JETTA IV (162, 163)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the brake drum.
Step 9

Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots. Use pliers.
Step 10

Take out brake pad retainer springs from the holes. Use pliers.
Step 11

Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use pliers.

Step 12

Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket. Use pliers.

Replacement: brake shoes – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). 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.
Step 13

Disconnect the parking brake cable.
Step 14

Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism. Use pliers.
Step 15

Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush.

Step 16

Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes. Use pliers. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 17

Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush.

Step 18

Treat the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use copper grease.

Step 19

Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 20

Install the brake shoes on the working brake cylinder on the bracket and on the brake-support plate bracket.
Step 21

Install the lower return spring. Use pliers.
Step 22

Insert retaining springs into pin slots. Use pliers.
Step 23

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

Step 24

Install a brake drum.
Step 25

Tigten the brake drum fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 26

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW JETTA IV (162, 163)
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 30

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 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake shoes – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Slow down gently for the first 150–200 km after replacing the brake shoes. Avoid excessive and abrupt braking during that time.Adjust the gap between the brake shoes and the drum on VW JETTA IV (162, 163), pressing the brake pedal 10-15 times.

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