Brake system

Removing and installing brake pedal

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It is not possible to remove the brake pedal separately.

  • To be able to remove it, pedal cluster/mounting bracket needs to be removed first → Chapter.
Note

Removing brake pedal with mounting bracket removed

  • Turn pivot pin clockwise in direction indicated by -arrow-.

-1- = 14 mm hex socket wrench

Note

This action will break off the tabs -B-. Renew the pivot pin.

  • Remove securing clip from pivot pin.
  • Pull out pivot pin towards right.
  • Remove brake pedal from mounting bracket.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Renew pivot pin and securing clip.

Note

Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain dry.

  • Slide pivot pin from right to left through mounting bracket and brake pedal.
  • Fit securing clip to pivot pin when pivot pin has been inserted into both holes in mounting bracket.
Removing and installing brake pedal
  • Turn pivot pin anti-clockwise in direction indicated by -arrow- until tabs -A- engage audibly on stop in mounting bracket.
  • Install pedal cluster/mounting bracket → Chapter.
Removing and installing brake pedal

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.