Removal and installation friction linings (segments) — FS-II disc wheel brake caliper (Skoda Fabia 5J)

Contents: Installation ⬇ Tightening torques ⬇

Remove the wheel.

Important: When removing, mark the friction linings that you will be using again. They must be reinstalled in the same location, otherwise braking action will be uneven! When replacing the friction linings, do not unscrew the brake hose.

Disconnect the plug connector of the brake lining wear indicator (if the car is equipped with it). Unscrew the Allen key cap screws "1" and "2".

Important: The illustration shows the FS-II disc brake caliper with the air duct removed.

After removing the caliper of the disc wheel brake mechanism "1", hook it with a wire in such a way that its weight does not exert any load on the brake hose and, thus, does not damage it. Remove friction linings "2" and "3" from the disc brake caliper.

Installation

Important: Before you begin to press the piston, you should drain the brake fluid from the expansion tank using a container to remove air. Only use alcohol to clean the disc brake caliper housing.

Clean the disc brake caliper. Press in the piston using a brake cylinder piston presser. Place the friction lining with the smaller friction surface on the piston side. Install a friction lining with a larger friction surface into the support of the disc wheel brake caliper.

The disc brake caliper should be installed at the bottom first. Place the disc brake caliper with friction linings onto the wheel hub bearing cap.

The disc brake caliper journal "arrow" must be behind the wheel hub bearing cover guide! Screw the socket head cap screws "1" and "2" of the disc brake caliper into the wheel hub bearing cover. Connect the plug connector of the brake lining wear indicator (if the car is equipped with it). Install the wheel.

Important: After any replacement of the friction linings, it is necessary to firmly press the brake pedal with the vehicle stationary so that the friction linings return to their working position. After replacing the friction linings, you should check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary.