Brake system of car Volkswagen Passat B3
General information about the braking system
The hydraulic brake system with foot drive consists of a master brake cylinder, brake booster, disc brakes on the front and rear wheels or shoe brakes on the rear wheels. The...
The hydraulic brake system with foot drive consists of a master brake cylinder, brake booster, disc brakes on the front and rear wheels or shoe brakes on the rear wheels. The...
Front Brake Caliper VW II (vehicle models up to 9/93)
1 - upper lock bolt, 25 Nm Self-locking, so replace or treat with anti-twisting agent. 2 - lower lock bolt, 25 Nm Self-locking, so replace or treat with anti-twisting agent. 3 -...
1 - upper lock bolt, 25 Nm Self-locking, so replace or treat with anti-twisting agent. 2 - lower lock bolt, 25 Nm Self-locking, so replace or treat with anti-twisting agent. 3 -...
Removal and installation front disc brake pads VW II
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Girling Front Brake Caliper
1 - bolt, 35 Nm Self-locking, always replace. Hold the guide pin when loosening and tightening. 2 — caliper body 3 - heat shield 4 - brake pads It is necessary to replace all the...
1 - bolt, 35 Nm Self-locking, always replace. Hold the guide pin when loosening and tightening. 2 — caliper body 3 - heat shield 4 - brake pads It is necessary to replace all the...
Removal and installation Girling front disc brake pads
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Front brake caliper Ate/Teves (cars with engines of 150, 174 hp from 10/93)
1 - Phillips head screw 2 - brake disc Always replace both discs of one axle 3 - Brake linings It is necessary to replace all linings of one bridge. The wear limit is 7 mm,...
1 - Phillips head screw 2 - brake disc Always replace both discs of one axle 3 - Brake linings It is necessary to replace all linings of one bridge. The wear limit is 7 mm,...
Removal and installation front disc brake pads Ate/Teves
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car from the front, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before...
Girling Rear Brake Caliper
Note: Since 10/92, a modified caliper has been installed on the rear axle. The caliper can be identified by the bolted-on handbrake cable holder, which was cast as one with the...
Note: Since 10/92, a modified caliper has been installed on the rear axle. The caliper can be identified by the bolted-on handbrake cable holder, which was cast as one with the...
Removal and installation rear disc brake pads
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the rear of the car, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before removal....
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the rear of the car, and remove the wheels. Caution: If the brake pads are to be re-installed, their location must be marked before removal....
Eliminating Disc Brake Squealing
Remove the brake pads. Clean the pads and caliper with compressed air or a cloth with alcohol. Caution: Do not inhale brake dust! Lubricate the following areas with grease...
Remove the brake pads. Clean the pads and caliper with compressed air or a cloth with alcohol. Caution: Do not inhale brake dust! Lubricate the following areas with grease...
Checking the thickness of brake discs
Note: Vehicles with engines producing 79 kW (107 hp) or more are equipped with internally ventilated brake discs at the front, while other models are equipped with solid brake...
Note: Vehicles with engines producing 79 kW (107 hp) or more are equipped with internally ventilated brake discs at the front, while other models are equipped with solid brake...
Removal and installation the brake disc / brake caliper
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Unscrew the 2 ribbed bolts of the front caliper or, respectively, the 2 hexagonal-head bolts of the rear...
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Unscrew the 2 ribbed bolts of the front caliper or, respectively, the 2 hexagonal-head bolts of the rear...
Brake drum device
1 - protective cap 2 — cotter pin Always replace. 3 - crown lock washer 4 - hex nut To adjust the axial clearance of the wheel hub bearing. 5 - pressure washer 6 — outer wheel hub...
1 - protective cap 2 — cotter pin Always replace. 3 - crown lock washer 4 - hex nut To adjust the axial clearance of the wheel hub bearing. 5 - pressure washer 6 — outer wheel hub...
Removal and installation the brake drum
Removal Note: Some instructions for performing work operations are given in the sections " Removal and installation the rear wheel hub bearing " and " Adjusting the wheel hub...
Removal Note: Some instructions for performing work operations are given in the sections " Removal and installation the rear wheel hub bearing " and " Adjusting the wheel hub...
Brake pads device
1 - upper return spring Remove with tension spring pliers. 2 - pressure plate Lubricate the contact areas with the pads with VW G6 grease. 3 - wedge 4 - extension spring Remove...
1 - upper return spring Remove with tension spring pliers. 2 - pressure plate Lubricate the contact areas with the pads with VW G6 grease. 3 - wedge 4 - extension spring Remove...
Removal and installation brake pads
Removal Remove the brake drum, see above . Press the spring plate firmly with pliers against the pressure spring and turn it 90° (1/4 turn). When tightening, press the pin on the...
Removal Remove the brake drum, see above . Press the spring plate firmly with pliers against the pressure spring and turn it 90° (1/4 turn). When tightening, press the pin on the...
Removal and installation the wheel brake cylinder
1 - cylindrical head bolt, 10 Nm 2 - dust cap 3 - air bleed valve 4 — wheel brake cylinder housing If there are scratches and cavities from rust, replace the wheel brake cylinder...
1 - cylindrical head bolt, 10 Nm 2 - dust cap 3 - air bleed valve 4 — wheel brake cylinder housing If there are scratches and cavities from rust, replace the wheel brake cylinder...
Brake fluid
When handling brake fluid, pay attention to the following: Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck brake fluid out with your mouth through a hose. Pour brake fluid only into...
When handling brake fluid, pay attention to the following: Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck brake fluid out with your mouth through a hose. Pour brake fluid only into...
Bleeding the brake system
After each brake repair, during which the hydraulic system was opened, air could get into it. This air must be removed from the brake system. If there is air in the brake system,...
After each brake repair, during which the hydraulic system was opened, air could get into it. This air must be removed from the brake system. If there is air in the brake system,...
Replacing the brake line / brake hose
Pipes are used for the brake system lines, which together with the high-pressure brake hoses to the wheels include the connection from the master cylinder to the four wheel...
Pipes are used for the brake system lines, which together with the high-pressure brake hoses to the wheels include the connection from the master cylinder to the four wheel...
Checking the brake booster
The brake booster should be checked when an unusually high force must be applied to the brake pedal to achieve sufficient braking effect. With the engine off, press the brake...
The brake booster should be checked when an unusually high force must be applied to the brake pedal to achieve sufficient braking effect. With the engine off, press the brake...
Checking the brake force regulator
The brake force regulator controls the pressure in the rear brake system depending on the vehicle load. This prevents the wheels from locking and improves the vehicle's stability...
The brake force regulator controls the pressure in the rear brake system depending on the vehicle load. This prevents the wheels from locking and improves the vehicle's stability...
Adjusting the handbrake
1 - handbrake lever Before dismantling, remove the extension of the center console. Different versions of the handbrake lever for cars with rear disc and shoe brakes. 2 - handle...
1 - handbrake lever Before dismantling, remove the extension of the center console. Different versions of the handbrake lever for cars with rear disc and shoe brakes. 2 - handle...
Description of the ABS system
Depending on the version, the VW PASSAT is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This system from TEVES (ATE) combines the power supply, brake drive and brake booster,...
Depending on the version, the VW PASSAT is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This system from TEVES (ATE) combines the power supply, brake drive and brake booster,...
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid expansion tank is located in the engine compartment. The tank has 2 chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has a ventilation hole that cannot be...
The brake fluid expansion tank is located in the engine compartment. The tank has 2 chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has a ventilation hole that cannot be...
Checking the thickness of brake pads
Loosen the front wheel mounting bolts. Raise the car. Disc brakes Perform a visual check of the lining thickness. Shine a flashlight through the wheel opening and visually check...
Loosen the front wheel mounting bolts. Raise the car. Disc brakes Perform a visual check of the lining thickness. Shine a flashlight through the wheel opening and visually check...
Visual inspection of brake lines
Brake lines should be checked for proper condition approximately every 12 months. Raise the car, see section " Lifting a car ". Clean the brake lines with a cleaning agent....
Brake lines should be checked for proper condition approximately every 12 months. Raise the car, see section " Lifting a car ". Clean the brake lines with a cleaning agent....
Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid is able to absorb moisture from the air through the pores in the brake hoses and the ventilation hole in the expansion tank cap. Therefore, over time, the boiling...
Brake fluid is able to absorb moisture from the air through the pores in the brake hoses and the ventilation hole in the expansion tank cap. Therefore, over time, the boiling...
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