Changing the front brake discs and pads on a Beetle II

Remove the cover

Loosen the bolts and remove the anti-theft

Secure the vehicle click on the link below: Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Remove the wheel

Remove the 2 dust covers

With the help of the Allen key, loosen the two screws on the caliper to release it

Tilt the stirrup, hook it with a wire to relieve the hose

Withdraw the 2 plates

Unlock the brake disc using the Torx key

Withdraw the brake disc

Clean the hub using the wire brush

Clean the pad holders using a wire brush

Compare the new and old disc (diameter, size, etc.).

Degrease the disc using'a brake cleaner

Reposition the disc by tightening the screw without forcing too much

Help piston pusher push the piston back

Reposition the two pads

Reposition the stirrup

Tighten the two Torx screws and reposition the two dust covers.

Pump the brake pedal repeatedly until it becomes hard to operate.

Reassemble the wheel