why is my Skoda Octavia shaking during braking

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather all necessary tools and parts.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and secure it with wheel chocks.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves.

2. Remove Wheel

• Loosen lug nuts using a socket wrench but do not remove them completely.
• Raise the vehicle using a jack and secure it with jack stands.
• Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.

3. Inspect and Replace Brake Components

• Brake Pads:
  • Remove the caliper bolts using a socket wrench.
  • Lift the caliper off the rotor and secure it with a bungee cord (do not hang by brake line).
  • Inspect pads for thickness; replace if below the minimum thickness.
• Brake Rotors:
  • Use a dial indicator to check for warping.
  • If warped, remove the rotor by unscrewing the retaining screws and sliding it off the hub.
  • Replace with a new rotor, ensuring proper fitment.

4. Reassemble Brake Components

• Reinstall the caliper over the new pads and rotor.
• Torque the caliper bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications (check service manual for exact torque values).
• Reattach the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.

5. Lower Vehicle and Torque Lug Nuts

• Carefully lower the vehicle back to the ground.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque value.