How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1),
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front brake discs / brake rotors on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for GOLF III (1H1) and other VW models
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 12
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 17
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18
Install the brake disc.
Step 19
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 20
Install the brake pads.
Step 21
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 3. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 23
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 24
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 25
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 26
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27
Install the wheel.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 29
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 30
Remove the jacks and chocks.
AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 31
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
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