How to carry out replacement: Wheel Cylinder 1.6 TDI Polo 6R
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How to change wheel cylinder on VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Wheel Cylinder on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wheel Brake Cylinder : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 BiFuel, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 BiFuel, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 (6R1), VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 GTI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: wheel cylinder – VW POLO (6R, 6C). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #7
Combination spanner #11
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel cylinder – VW POLO (6R, 6C). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel cylinder – VW POLO (6R, 6C). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO (6R, 6C)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – VW POLO (6R, 6C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the hydraulic line from the wheel cylinder back. Use a combination spanner #11.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – VW POLO (6R, 6C). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake cylinder fastening bolt. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake cylinder from the backplate. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
    Clean the brake pipe attachment spot  and the brake drum fastening bolts on :maker :model.
    Step 14
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    Install a new brake cylinder.
  11. Step 15
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    Screw the brake cylinder fastening bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
  12. Step 16
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    Connect the hydraulic line to the wheel cylinder back. Use a combination spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 nm torque.
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