How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes 1.2 TDI 3L VW Lupo 6x1
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When to replace the Brake Shoes on your VW LUPO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.2 TDI 3L, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake shoes – VW Lupo 6X1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Pliers
Flat chisel
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake shoes – VW Lupo 6X1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Lupo 6X1.
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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VW Lupo 6X1. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VW Lupo 6X1. Professionals recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  10. Step 10
    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel hub.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use pliers.
  13. Step 14
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    Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  14. Step 15
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use round-nose pliers.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket. Use round-nose pliers.
  17. Step 18
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    Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 19
    Treat the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes.
  19. Step 21
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    Place the brake shoes so that their inward edges rest on the anchor plate.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use round-nose pliers.
  21. Step 23
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    Treat the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use copper grease.
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