Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Working brake cylinder
1. Protective cap; 2. Cuff; 3. Dust cap; 4. Air release valve; 5. Spring; 6. Wheel brake cylinder housing; 7. Piston
Removal
1. Remove the brake drum (see subsection 7.7) and brake pads (see subsection 7.8).
2. Loosen the brake pipe retaining nut without unscrewing it.
3. Unscrew the brake cylinder mounting screw from the rear of the brake support.
Attention! If the old brake cylinder is to be repaired, install a complete repair kit. If you do not have sufficient skills, entrust the work to a service station.
Installation
1. Place a rag under the brake support shield.
2. Unscrew the air release valve.
3. Unscrew the brake pipe nut and immediately screw it onto the new brake cylinder by hand. This will reduce the loss of brake fluid.
(The original information is posted on the website: www.VWMANUAL.ru)
4. Screw in the brake cylinder mounting screw and tighten to a torque of 20 Nm.
5. Tighten the union nut of the brake pipe slightly to a torque of 5 Nm, if possible, using an open-end wrench.
6. Install the brake drum and brake shoes.
7. Bleed the brake system (see subsection 7.12).

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