Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake pedal

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Brake, brake mechanics / Brake pedal / Removing and installing brake pedal

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

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