Brake system of the car Skoda Rapid 1
Main technical characteristics
Master brake cylinder Front brakes FS-III Front brakes FN-III Rear disc brakes C 38 Rear drum brakes
Master brake cylinder Front brakes FS-III Front brakes FN-III Rear disc brakes C 38 Rear drum brakes
Front brakes FS-III — appearance
1. Brake disc 2. Fastening screw, 4.5 Nm 3. Brake pads 4. Brake caliper assembly 5. Guide bolt 6. Plug 7. Bushing 8. Brake hose with support, hollow mounting screw and sealing rings 9. Front wheel hub with bearing 10....
1. Brake disc 2. Fastening screw, 4.5 Nm 3. Brake pads 4. Brake caliper assembly 5. Guide bolt 6. Plug 7. Bushing 8. Brake hose with support, hollow mounting screw and sealing rings 9. Front wheel hub with bearing 10....
Replacing brake pads and brake caliper (FS-III brake)
Removal 1. Remove the front wheel. Note. Mark the friction linings when removing them (internal, external), which will be used again. They must be re-mounted in the same place, otherwise the braking effect will be...
Removal 1. Remove the front wheel. Note. Mark the friction linings when removing them (internal, external), which will be used again. They must be re-mounted in the same place, otherwise the braking effect will be...
Removal and installation the brake caliper (FS-III brake)
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means. A device for pressing the pedal, eg. "V.A.G 1869/2". Removal Note: This working method only applies to replacement or...
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means. A device for pressing the pedal, eg. "V.A.G 1869/2". Removal Note: This working method only applies to replacement or...
Brake caliper — external view (FS-III brake)
1. Dust cap 2. Air bleed screw, 10 Nm (before tightening, lightly lubricate the thread with lithium-containing grease "G 052 150 A2") 3. Bearing bushing 4. Guide pin, 30 Nm 5. Caps 6. Disc wheel brake support 7. Sealing...
1. Dust cap 2. Air bleed screw, 10 Nm (before tightening, lightly lubricate the thread with lithium-containing grease "G 052 150 A2") 3. Bearing bushing 4. Guide pin, 30 Nm 5. Caps 6. Disc wheel brake support 7. Sealing...
Disassembling and assembling the brake caliper (FS-III brake)
Disassembly 1. Use compressed air to push the piston out of the disc brake caliper. Note: Place a wooden strip in the hole to avoid damaging the piston. 2. Remove the sealing ring using a plastic wedge (3409). Note:...
Disassembly 1. Use compressed air to push the piston out of the disc brake caliper. Note: Place a wooden strip in the hole to avoid damaging the piston. 2. Remove the sealing ring using a plastic wedge (3409). Note:...
Front brakes FN-III — appearance
1. Brake disc 2. Fastening screw, tightening torque 4.5 Nm 3. Brake pads 4. Retaining spring 5. Brake caliper mounting bracket 6. Brake caliper assembly 7. Guide bolt, tightening torque 30 Nm 8. Lid 9. Brake hose with...
1. Brake disc 2. Fastening screw, tightening torque 4.5 Nm 3. Brake pads 4. Retaining spring 5. Brake caliper mounting bracket 6. Brake caliper assembly 7. Guide bolt, tightening torque 30 Nm 8. Lid 9. Brake hose with...
Replacing brake pads (FN-III brake)
Removal Note: If the pads are not being replaced, their relative positions must be noted. 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Using a screwdriver as a lever, remove the friction pad retaining spring from the disc brake...
Removal Note: If the pads are not being replaced, their relative positions must be noted. 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Using a screwdriver as a lever, remove the friction pad retaining spring from the disc brake...
Removal and installation of the brake caliper of the disc wheel brake mechanism FN3
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: A device for holding the brake pedal while removing air from a hydraulic drive system, e.g. "V.A.G 1869/2". Removal Note:...
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: A device for holding the brake pedal while removing air from a hydraulic drive system, e.g. "V.A.G 1869/2". Removal Note:...
Brake caliper — external view (FN-III brake)
1. Caps 2. Guide pin, 30 Nm 3. Bearing sleeve 4. Dust cover 5. Air release valve, 10 Nm (before tightening, lightly lubricate the thread with lithium-containing grease "G 052 150 A2") 6. Disc wheel brake support 7. Disc...
1. Caps 2. Guide pin, 30 Nm 3. Bearing sleeve 4. Dust cover 5. Air release valve, 10 Nm (before tightening, lightly lubricate the thread with lithium-containing grease "G 052 150 A2") 6. Disc wheel brake support 7. Disc...
Disassembling and assembling the brake caliper (FN-III brake)
Disassembly 1. Use compressed air to push the piston out of the disc brake caliper. Note: Place a wooden strip in the hole to avoid damaging the piston. 2. Use a plastic wedge (3409) to move the cuff away from the disc...
Disassembly 1. Use compressed air to push the piston out of the disc brake caliper. Note: Place a wooden strip in the hole to avoid damaging the piston. 2. Use a plastic wedge (3409) to move the cuff away from the disc...
Rear drum brakes — appearance
1. Fastening screw, 4 Nm 2. Brake drum 3. Lid 4. Self-locking twelve-sided fastening nut 5. Rear wheel hub assembly with bearing 6. Fastening screw 7. Brake shield with brake mechanism assembly 8. Parking brake cable 9....
1. Fastening screw, 4 Nm 2. Brake drum 3. Lid 4. Self-locking twelve-sided fastening nut 5. Rear wheel hub assembly with bearing 6. Fastening screw 7. Brake shield with brake mechanism assembly 8. Parking brake cable 9....
Replacing the rear drum brake pads
Removal 1. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the rear wheel. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Remove the brake drum. 4. Move the parking brake lever (A) back to the operating position using the special tool (3438)...
Removal 1. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the rear wheel. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Remove the brake drum. 4. Move the parking brake lever (A) back to the operating position using the special tool (3438)...
Rear disc brakes — appearance
1. Fastening screw 2. Brake disc 3. Lid 4. Self-locking fastening nut, tightening torque 70 Nm + 30° 5. Rear wheel hub with bearing 6. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 30 Nm + 90° 7. Lid 8. Rear wheel axle 9. Rear...
1. Fastening screw 2. Brake disc 3. Lid 4. Self-locking fastening nut, tightening torque 70 Nm + 30° 5. Rear wheel hub with bearing 6. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 30 Nm + 90° 7. Lid 8. Rear wheel axle 9. Rear...
Replacing rear disc brake pads
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel assembly. 2. Move the parking brake lever in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the parking brake cable from it, as shown in the figure below. 3. Squeeze the parking brake cable...
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel assembly. 2. Move the parking brake lever in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the parking brake cable from it, as shown in the figure below. 3. Squeeze the parking brake cable...
Disconnecting the brake pedal from the vacuum booster rod
1. Press the brake pedal all the way down and lock it in this position. 2. Insert the special tool (T10159A) and pull it towards the driver's seat while holding the brake pedal with your hand, as shown in the figure...
1. Press the brake pedal all the way down and lock it in this position. 2. Insert the special tool (T10159A) and pull it towards the driver's seat while holding the brake pedal with your hand, as shown in the figure...
Master Brake Cylinder — Removal and Installation
Note: The master brake cylinder is not repairable. Removal 1. Remove the decorative engine cover. 2. Remove the air filter assembly (see the corresponding section in the chapter Intake and exhaust system ). 3. Remove...
Note: The master brake cylinder is not repairable. Removal 1. Remove the decorative engine cover. 2. Remove the air filter assembly (see the corresponding section in the chapter Intake and exhaust system ). 3. Remove...
Checking the tightness of the master brake cylinder
1. Unscrew the air release valve on one of the front calipers of the disc wheel brake mechanism. 2. Connect and bleed the pressure gauge of the test device (V.A.G 1310) or else (VAG 1310 A). 3. Apply load to the brake...
1. Unscrew the air release valve on one of the front calipers of the disc wheel brake mechanism. 2. Connect and bleed the pressure gauge of the test device (V.A.G 1310) or else (VAG 1310 A). 3. Apply load to the brake...
Removal and installation the brake booster
Removal 1. Remove the decorative engine cover. 2. Remove the air filter assembly (see the corresponding section in the chapter Intake and exhaust system ). 3. Remove the battery and its support plate. 4. Using special...
Removal 1. Remove the decorative engine cover. 2. Remove the air filter assembly (see the corresponding section in the chapter Intake and exhaust system ). 3. Remove the battery and its support plate. 4. Using special...
Bleeding air from the hydraulic brake system without using a device for filling and bleeding the hydraulic brake drive
1. By pressing the brake control pedal again, you should increase the pressure in the brake system. 2. Insert the hose onto the threaded plug to remove air (cylinder relief valve). 3. While pressing the brake control...
1. By pressing the brake control pedal again, you should increase the pressure in the brake system. 2. Insert the hose onto the threaded plug to remove air (cylinder relief valve). 3. While pressing the brake control...
Checking, adjusting and setting values of the brake force regulator
The brake force regulator is attached to the rear axle support bracket and is controlled by a spring by the movement of the rear axle. Examination Press the brake control pedal firmly until it stops and quickly release...
The brake force regulator is attached to the rear axle support bracket and is controlled by a spring by the movement of the rear axle. Examination Press the brake control pedal firmly until it stops and quickly release...
Parking brake lever — external appearance
1. Parking brake system engagement lever 2. Handle of the parking brake lever 3. Clamp 4. Adjusting nut 5. Pass-through bushing 6. Right guide tube 7. Left guide tube 8. Parking brake system drive cable 9. Switch for...
1. Parking brake system engagement lever 2. Handle of the parking brake lever 3. Clamp 4. Adjusting nut 5. Pass-through bushing 6. Right guide tube 7. Left guide tube 8. Parking brake system drive cable 9. Switch for...
Parking brake cable — removal and installation
1. Release the parking brake lever. 2. Remove the storage shelf and armrest. 3. Loosen the adjusting nut (3) and disconnect the parking brake system drive cables (1) from the alignment clamp (2). 4. Remove the wheel. 5....
1. Release the parking brake lever. 2. Remove the storage shelf and armrest. 3. Loosen the adjusting nut (3) and disconnect the parking brake system drive cables (1) from the alignment clamp (2). 4. Remove the wheel. 5....
Adjusting the parking brake lever
Note. Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the clearance in the rear wheel brake mechanism, there is no need to adjust the manual lever for engaging the parking brake system during operation. A new adjustment should...
Note. Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the clearance in the rear wheel brake mechanism, there is no need to adjust the manual lever for engaging the parking brake system during operation. A new adjustment should...
Anti-lock braking system ABS — general information
Note. The ABS system is one of the vehicle's safety systems; work on them requires detailed professional knowledge of the system. Control and replacement or repair work can only be carried out by personnel specially...
Note. The ABS system is one of the vehicle's safety systems; work on them requires detailed professional knowledge of the system. Control and replacement or repair work can only be carried out by personnel specially...
ABS main electrohydraulic module — removal and installation
Attention. Make sure that no brake fluid gets into the hydraulic control unit connector. If the connector is dirty, it must be thoroughly cleaned with a jet of compressed air. Do not bend the brake lines in the area...
Attention. Make sure that no brake fluid gets into the hydraulic control unit connector. If the connector is dirty, it must be thoroughly cleaned with a jet of compressed air. Do not bend the brake lines in the area...
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