Brake system of car VW Golf 1, petrol

General information about the braking system
The Golf, Jetta and Scirocco are equipped with a dual-circuit braking system with diagonal circuit separation, i.e. each circuit includes one front brake and a diagonally opposite...

Tools and equipment
In addition to the tools listed in the chapter " Basic rules for carrying out work ", to perform the operations described in this chapter, you will need the following: Brake Hose...

Hydraulic brake system
Repair of hydraulic system parts is carried out in conditions of absolute cleanliness (the outside parts must be cleaned of dirt and grease). Wash all parts in ethyl or methyl...

Bleeding the brake system (removing air)
Bleed the brake system after any operations involving a breach of the system's tightness or when air enters the system (determined by a "soft" brake pedal). If during repairs the...

Front brake calipers (Teves)
Replacing the pads Replace brake pads when they are worn to the minimum permissible thickness (7mm including metal base of the shoe) or if they are the cause of brake failure. To...

Front brake calipers (Girling)
Replacing the pads Basically, the repair of the Girling caliper is carried out in the same way as described above for the Teves caliper, but the removal and installation of the...

Front Brake Calipers (VW Mk II)
Replacing the pads Repair of the caliper is basically carried out in the same way as described above. The operations of removing and installing the brake pads are carried out as...

Replacing rear drum brake pads
Replace drum brake shoes when worn to the minimum permissible thickness (total shoe thickness of at least 5 mm), or if they cause improper brake operation. You can check the...

Rear brake cylinders
Replacing seals To inspect and replace the seals, it is not necessary to remove the wheel cylinder from the brake shield. Removing the cylinder is only necessary for its complete...

Master brake cylinder
Replacing the Master Cylinder - Models with Brake Servo 1. Before removing the master cylinder, remove the brake fluid from the reservoir by sucking it out with a siphon or by...

Brake servo booster
The servo amplifier cannot be repaired and in case of failure it is replaced as a single unit. Examination Turn off the engine, put the transmission in neutral and apply the...

Brake pressure regulator
The regulator changes the pressure in the rear brake circuit depending on the vehicle load. The regulator is attached to a bracket on the underbody and is connected to the rear...

Handbrake
The handbrake mechanism consists of a handbrake handle located between the front seats and two cables, each connected to the rear brake. Handbrake adjustment is carried out on the...

Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and methods of elimination.

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