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Skoda Octavia - Video tutorial

Model: Skoda Octavia 1Z, MK 2 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Brake pads
Operation: How to replace the rear brake pads on Skoda Octavia

Replacing the brake pads is certainly a maintenance that can be done do-it-yourself but you must pay close attention since the brakes certainly represent an absolutely fundamental safety device; if possible, lift the car on a bridge, otherwise use suitable stands; then remove the rear wheel and the brake caliper fixing pins in order to extract the old pads; at this point you need the special clamp to make the calliper piston rotate and retract; finally insert the new sliding plates in the caliper support, the new pads and reassemble the caliper.


Posted on 4 October 2023 by ScegliAuto



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