1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine

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11 - Backing plate
12 - Hex socket head bolt,
10 Nm (7 ft)
13 - Wheel cylinder Checking for leaks
Fig. 1 14 - Wedge To remove and install
the brake drum, push
upwards through a
wheel bolt hole
Page 46-18 15 - Push rod Lubricate contact
points with G 000 650
paste
16 - Locating spring Unhook with pliers Page 3 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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Note:
Care is to be exercised to ensure the seal is not
damaged when lifting the dust boot (only use a blunt
instrument, e.g. plastic wedge). Fig. 1 Wheel cylinder, checking for leaks - Lift dust boot - If brake fluid is found in the dust boot then replace
wheel cylinder Page 4 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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Brake shoes, removing and installing

Removing

- Remove brake drum.
- Remove spring plate.
- Unhook lower return spring.
- Remove brake shoes.
- Unhook parking brake cable. - Clamp brake shoes in vice. - Remove wedge spring. - Remove upper return spring. - Unhook locating spring. Page 5 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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Installing - Connect locating spring and install brake shoes on
the push rod.
- Insert wedge. - Insert brake shoe with brake lever in push rod. - Connect upper return spring. - Connect parking brake cable to brake lever. - Place brake shoes on wheel cylinder pistons. - Connect lower return spring and lift brake shoes
onto lower support. Page 6 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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- Attach wedge spring.
- Install springs and spring plates.
- Install brake drum and adjust wheel bearing
play. Adjusting wheel bearing play Page 42-20
- Firmly depress brake pedal once, this adjusts
the rear brakes. Page 7 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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Parking brake, adjusting (drum brakes)

Note:
Due to the automatic rear wheel brake
adjustment there is no requirement to adjust the
parking brake. Adjustment is only necessary after
replacing parking brake cables, backing plate or
brake linings

- Release parking brake.
- Firmly depress brake pedal once.
- Pull parking brake lever up four notches.
Note:
The hand grip and center console must be
moved to access the adjusting nuts (arrow)
Page 46-39 . - Tighten adjusting nuts (arrows) until both wheels
are difficult to turn by hand.
- Release parking brake and check that both wheels turn freely. Page 8 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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Rear wheel brakes,
servicing (disc
brakes)
Girling rear wheel disc
brakes (front and four
wheel drive vehicles)
Note:
Only items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
and 12 apply for four wheel
drive.
1 - Axle beam
2 - Hex socket head bolt,
10 Nm (7 ft lb)
3 - Wheel speed sensor Only for vehicles with
ABS Insert with lubricating
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4 - Brake hose bracket
5 - Hex socket head bolt,
65 Nm (48 ft lb)
6 - Self-locking bolt, 35
Nm (26 ft lb) Always replace When loosening and
tightening, counter-
hold on guide pin
7 - Guide pin
8 - Protective cap
9 - Pad retaining springs Always replace when
changing pads
10 - Backing plate ring Distance between ring
collar and backing
plate: 9.5 mm Page 2 of 10Rear wheel brakes, servicing (disc brakes)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.5