1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Third generation facelift Brake System Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Without ABS | 7.15 in |
| With ABS | 7.93 in |
| With ABS | 10.08 in |
| Without ABS | 9.41 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ARC engines | 0.98 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVY engines | 0.98 in |
| Without ABS | 0.71 in |
| With ABS | 0.79 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ARC engines | 0.91 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVY engines | 0.91 in |
| Without ABS | 0.63 in |
| With ABS | 0.71 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AFK engines | 0.43 in |
| All other modifications | 0.47 in |
| Front axle brake lining minimal thickness | 0.079 in |
| With ABS | 2.13 in |
| Without ABS | 1.89 in |
| Rear axle brake disc diameter | 9.13 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AHW engines | 0.39 in |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters AMF engines | 0.39 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APE engines | 0.39 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | 0.39 in |
| All other modifications | 0.35 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AHW engines | 0.31 in |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters AMF engines | 0.31 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APE engines | 0.31 in |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | 0.31 in |
| All other modifications | 0.28 in |
| Without ABS | 7.09 in |
| With ABS | 7.87 in |
| With disc brake | 0.47 in |
| With drum brake | 0.2 in |
| With disc brake | 0.079 in |
| With drum brake | 0.098 in |
| Rear axle brake piston diameter | 1.34 in |
| Wheel brake cylinder diameter | 0.69 in |
Brake system is the most important system in your 1999 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 1999 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 1999 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.