Replace the brake disks on the car Skoda Fabia 6Y5 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 4
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 5
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 6
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 7
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Skoda Fabia 6Y5
Step 8
Remove the wheel.
Step 9
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 10
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
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.
Step 13
Remove the brake pads.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. 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
Install the brake disc.
Step 18
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 19
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 21
Treat the brake caliper bracket where it contacts the brake pads. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 22
Install the brake pads.
Step 23
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 24
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 25
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 26
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 29
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 30
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 31
Close the hood.
Step 32
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
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