How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 1.4 16V VW Polo Mk4
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When to replace the Brake Discs on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTi Cup Edition, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 BiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
Sealant
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
HEX bit No.H8.
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car VW Polo 9N 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 – VW Polo 9N. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  7. Step 9
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  8. Step 11
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 12
    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  9. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  11. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  12. Step 17
    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
    Step 18
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    Install the brake disc.
  13. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
  14. Step 20
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – VW Polo 9N. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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