How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes 1.6 (YN) VW Passat Variant Typ 33
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km

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How to change Brake Shoe Set on VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1.6 (YN) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Brake Shoe Set
  1. Step 1
    How to change Brake Shoes on VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1973 - free PDF and video manuals
    Engage the parking brake lever.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1.6 (YN) 1974 Brake Shoes - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1.6 i 1975 Brake Shoes replacement: free workshop manuals
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
    Changing Brake Shoes on VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1.6 1976 by yourself
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT Variant (33)
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Brake Shoes on VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1978: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
    How hard is it to do yourself: Brake Shoes replacement on VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1.6 D 1979 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VW PASSAT Variant (33). Professionals recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Brake Shoes on VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1974 1.6 (YN) by yourself
    Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 14
    PASSAT Variant (33) 1.5 D 1975 Brake Shoes DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 15
    How to change Brake Shoes on VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1976 - tips and tricks
    Remove the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
  14. Step 16
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1977 1.5 D Brake Shoes
    Remove the hold-down spring. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 17
    DIY replacement of Brake Shoes on VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1.3 1978 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Disconnect the parking brake cable. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 18
    How to change Brake Shoes on VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1973 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VW PASSAT Variant (33). 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.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace VW PASSAT Variant (33) 1.6 (YN) 1974 Brake Shoes - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the upper spring and the adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 20
    VW Passat Variant Typ 33 1.6 i 1975 Brake Shoes replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever.
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