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Condition Value
Brake drum on the rear axle machining size 7.91 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All other modifications 10.08 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All other modifications 0.75 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
All other modifications 0.55 in
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness 0.079 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
All other modifications 2.13 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 9.13 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.35 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.28 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter 7.87 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit 7.93 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
1.2 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 63 HP at 5400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2001.10–2007.7) 0.2 in
1.2 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 63 HP at 5400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2001.10–2007.7) 0.2 in
expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5)
With disc brake 0.45 in
With drum brake 0.2 in
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 4400 RPM engine (2001.10–2008.5) 0.45 in
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5) 0.45 in
expand_more1.4 TDI with diesel straight-3 1.4 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2001.10–2005.6)
With disc brake 0.45 in
With drum brake 0.2 in
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11) 0.2 in
All other modifications 0.47 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
With disc brake 0.079 in
With drum brake 0.098 in
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
All other modifications 1.34 in
Wheel brake cylinder diameter 0.69 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2001 Polo Hatchback. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Polo Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2001 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2001 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2001 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation model years

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