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Replacement of Front Brake Discs and Pads

Model: Skoda Fabia 5J, Mark2 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Brake pads

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Lift the vehicle on suitable axle stands and remove the front wheel; remove the protective caps from the caliper mounting bolts and unscrew them to detach the caliper from its bracket and slide out the old pads; then unscrew the disc retaining bolt from the hub and remove the disc, clean the disc seat on the hub with a wire brush and also brush the caliper bracket and the mounting bolts on which the caliper slides; clean the new discs of protective oil and attach them to the hub, insert the new pads, retract the caliper piston using a C-clamp and secure it to the bracket.

Take care during the initial braking.


Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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