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Condition Value
expand_moreBrake drum on the rear axle machining size
Variant 1 7.13 in
Variant 2 7.91 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
VW II brake calipers 9.41 in
Lucas brake calipers 10.08 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
expand_moreVW II brake calipers
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
Lucas brake calipers 0.71 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Variant 1 0.47 in
Variant 2 0.79 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
expand_moreVW II brake calipers
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.47 in
Lucas brake calipers 0.79 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Variant 1 0.39 in
Variant 2 0.71 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreVW II brake calipers
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.39 in
Otherwise 0.47 in
Lucas brake calipers 0.43 in
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness 0.28 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
VW II brake calipers 1.89 in
Lucas brake calipers 2.13 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 9.13 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines 0.35 in
All other modifications 0.39 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines 0.28 in
All other modifications 0.31 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
Variant 1 7.09 in
Variant 2 7.87 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
Variant 1 7.15 in
Variant 2 7.93 in
Rear axle brake lining thickness 0.47 in
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness 0.28 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 1997 Polo Variant Wagon. 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 1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon 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 Variant Wagon 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 1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon Third generation model years

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