Clean Rear Drum Brake (Noises, Glue Brake Pad); Inspecting Brake System For Leaks And Damage - Skoda Rapid NH 2013 Maintenance, Workshop Manual

Rapid NH 2013 ➤ , Rapid NH 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2018
– Remove the rubber plugs -1- from the brake carrier plates
-2-.
– Inspect the thickness of the brake linings through the inspec‐
tion holes in the brake carrier plates.
The brake pad thickness can also be checked when the drum
brake is being cleaned
⇒ "5.2 Clean rear drum brake (noises, glue brake pad)",
page 118 .
– The wear limit is reached at a lining thickness of 1 mm, without
supporting shoe. If a wear case exists, always replace the
brake linings on both sides (repair measure).
– At the same time the brake drums for damage (scores, tears)
and wear (max. ∅) ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 00 .
The brake drum change is a repair measure.
Note
Avoid soiling from brake fluid or grease flowing out.
♦
After replacing the brake pads depress brake pedal firmly sev‐
♦
eral times when the vehicle is stationary to ensure the brake
pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
5.2 Clean rear drum brake (noises, glue
brake pad)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake cleaner e.g. Würth 8901087 or -Retech R34217-
♦ Preservative. Tectyl D322100M2
– Release the wheel bolts and remove wheel. Do not mix up
wheels (mark).
– Remove brake drum ⇒ Chassis; Rep. gr. 46 .
– Clean all the parts of the drum brake including the brake drum
with brake cleaner.
– Clean the wheel hub centre thoroughly (e.g. with a wire brush)
the on entire circumference -arrow-.
– Apply Tectyl D322100M2 preservative on the wheel hub cen‐
tre (on the whole circumference) with a brush -arrow-.
– Reinstall the brake drum.
– Fit on wheels in the marked position and tighten the wheel
bolts to 120 Nm.
5.3 Inspecting brake system for leaks and
damage
– Check master brake cylinder, brake servo (for ABS: hydraulic
unit), braking force regulator, brake callipers for leak-tightness
and damage.
– Inspect brake hoses for twisting.
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5. Chassis