Replacing the rear brake shoes Skoda Fabia, which is better
Replacing the rear brake shoes Skoda Fabia, which is better

Replacing the rear brake shoes Skoda Fabia, which is better

Replacing the rear brake shoes on Skoda Fabia is performed at least 100 thousand kilometers, but their life is highly dependent on many factors. Nevertheless, the replacement process is not too different from the same operation on other front-wheel-drive cars with drum brakes, and especially VAG cars. Today we will understand how to remove and replace the rear brake shoes on Fabia with drum brakes, what pads are better to buy and how to adjust the parking brake.
 

When to change the rear brake shoes Skoda Fabia

The schedule for changing the pads is not prescribed in any manual, because everyone has different pads, different driving style and different condition of the brake mechanism

The manufacturer recommends changing the rear pads every 100 thousand kilometers, but you should check their condition much more often. When to change them depends on your driving style, as well as on many other things:

  • An aggressive driving style reduces the life of the shoes almost by half;
  • Low-quality friction pads wear out in 40-50 thousand km;
  • A worn brake drum eats up a friction lining in 50-60 thousand km;
  • Unadjusted hand brake can also lead to accelerated wear;
  • assembly of the brake mechanism not according to the technology will in no way prolong, but shorten the life of the brake shoes.

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It is very undesirable to bring it to this point.

And the condition of the pads should be checked at every inspection of the brake mechanism, about once every six months. The friction lining thickness must not be less than 0.5 mm and the inner diameter of the brake drum must not exceed 201 mm.

 

Replacing the brake shoes Skoda Fabia with your own hands

Changing the rear brake shoes on Skoda Fabia is not difficult, but you should know a few tricks that will reduce the time of the work by almost half

To replace the pads we will need a standard set of tools, a metal brush, and in addition, grease for brakes. The work should be done on a level ground, and the front wheels should be secured with wheel chocks. In addition, it is highly recommended not to leave the car on one jack, it is better to be secured with a support, anything can happen.

Also, make sure that the handbrake is released all the way and the cable is not tensioned. If everything is ready, let’s get to work. Tear off the bolts of the rear wheel, lift the car on a jack and remove the wheel. Then follow the instructions:

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  1. Get access to the brake mechanism. It is advisable to clean the drum with a metal brush.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  2. In order to remove the drum without problems, it is necessary to bring the shoes together. This is especially true when the wear on the working surface of the drum is more than 1-2 mm. To do this, take a thin screwdriver and through a hole in the drum push up the tip of the spacer wedge. If this is not done, the removal of the drum may be delayed.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  3. Use a TORX T-30 bit to loosen the screws fixing the drum.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  4. Remove the drum from the hub.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  5. Begin disassembling the mechanism with the upper turnbuckle spring. Pry up its tip with a thin screwdriver or use the standard wheel cap puller for this purpose. In new cars it is in the standard set of tools.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  6. Remove the coupling spring.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  7. Use pliers to twist the pad retention plate, remove the plate, and remove the rod of the retention mechanism from the other side of the shield. Do the same with the other shoe.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  8. Support a long screwdriver on the hub and pull the lower end of the shoe away from the stop. Do the same with the second shoe.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  9. Now you can remove the lower spring from the shoes, it is better to do it with pliers with a narrow grip.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  10. Pull the upper parts of the shoes out of the grooves in the pistons from above.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  11. Remove the front shoe together with the self-propel mechanism…
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  12. …and disconnect the rear shoe from the handbrake cable by gently turning it.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  13. Carefully disconnect the cable lug from the shoe lever.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  14. Now use a wide screwdriver to remove the spring of the clearance selection mechanism.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia
  15. Remove the spring.
    Замена тормозных колодок Skoda Fabia

Now you can clean the brake mechanism plate, but in any case do not use gasoline or any other fuel. Reassemble the brake mechanism in reverse order.

 

Choosing the brake shoes and adjusting the handbrake on the Skoda Fabia

After replacing the brake shoes, you must make sure that they are in place. To do this, tighten the handbrake, and then press the brake a few times intensively. Check the operation of the mechanism in motion, if necessary tighten the handbrake with a 10 mm wrench from the interior, as shown in the photo.

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The handbrake should hold the vehicle on a 23˚ slope, with no more than 6-8 clicks before the rear wheels are fully braked. After adjusting the handbrake, it is advisable to apply grease to the cable rod from the passenger compartment so that it is easier to adjust next time.

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Which rear brake shoes are better for Skoda Fabia?

The original rear brake shoes have a VAG catalog numbers 6RU 698 525 and 1J0698525B. There are plenty of non-original pads, which can be both cheaper and more expensive. According to owner reviews, a set of ATE 03.0137-0268.2, TRW GS8526, FERODO FSB408 or at most TEXTAR 91044700 may be the best choice. They are all practically the same price.

In the category of the highest quality, users single out BREMBO S 85 511 brake shoes (about $30), and TRW GSK1512 are considered elite, as they are priced at $55. They are made of a light alloy, and the friction pad is made of a composite ceramic material according to the manufacturer. 

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