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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.6, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 60 1.4, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 90 1.9 TDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 57 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.4 16V, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 68 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.6, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 54 1.4 … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Shoes for Polo Classic (6V2) and other VW models

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Replacement: brake shoes – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Multipurpose grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #10
                    
                      Drive socket # 24 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake shoe retaining spring compressor
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake shoes – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tip from AUTODOC:

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 POLO CLASSIC (6KV2) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Engage the parking brake lever.
Step 2

Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2)
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 10

Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 11

Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.

Replacement: brake shoes – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Professionals recommend:
Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 13

Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 14

Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
Step 16

Remove the hold-down spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Disconnect the parking brake cable. Use a crowbar.
Step 18

Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket.

Replacement: brake shoes – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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.
Step 19

Remove the upper spring and the adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20

Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever.
Step 21

Install the brake shoe adjuster lever.
Step 22

Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
Step 25

Install the brake shoes on the working brake cylinder on the bracket and on the brake-support plate bracket.
Step 26

Install the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
Step 27

Install the hold-down spring.
Step 28

Install the lower return spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 29

Treat the wheel hub in the area where it contacts the brake drum. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 30

Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2)
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

Screw on the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: brake shoes – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tip:
Align the brake drum.
Step 34

Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2)
Step 35

Remove the wheel.
Step 36

Install a new hub nut cotter pin. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 37

Install the cap of the hub nut. Use a hammer.
Step 38

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 39

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 40

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2)
Step 41

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 42

Adjust the parking brake cable tension. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 43

Release the parking brake lever.
Step 44

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 110 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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