Škoda Octavia III (2013) Brake Systems Workshop Manual – ABS, ESC, Hydraulics & Service Data

This OEM workshop manual provides in-depth technical coverage of the brake systems used on the Škoda Octavia III (2013). It is designed for professional technicians, workshops, and advanced DIY users requiring factory-accurate repair procedures and specifications.

The manual includes full technical data, brake variants by engine type, hydraulic and mechanical system layouts, and detailed instructions for servicing front and rear disc brakes. Advanced systems such as ABS, ESC, EDL, TCS, HBA, EBD, and Hill Hold Control are fully documented, including component locations, wiring relationships, and diagnostic considerations.

Clear exploded diagrams, tightening torques, safety precautions, and system bleeding procedures are provided to ensure correct and safe repairs. Coverage applies to both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive configurations.

This document is an official service reference intended to maintain braking performance, safety compliance, and manufacturer standards.

Technical Highlights

• Complete brake system overview for Octavia III (2013)

• Brake variants by engine and drivetrain

• Front and rear disc brake specifications

• ABS / ESC hydraulic unit architecture

• Brake servo and master cylinder data

• Sensor layouts (wheel speed, steering angle, pressure)

• Brake fluid specifications and service intervals

• Professional repair, removal, and installation procedures

• OEM tightening torques and safety instructions

Delivery

Full Contents

• Technical Data

  • Brakes

  • Brake variants and their assignment

  • Brake fluid

  • Brake inspection

• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS / ESC)

  • General instructions

  • Distinguishing features of the ABS systems

  • Instructions for repair work on ABS

  • Fitting location overview

  • Summary of components – ABS / ESC

  • Hydraulic unit, brake servo unit

    • Summary of components – hydraulic unit, brake servo unit (left-hand drive)

    • Summary of components – hydraulic unit, brake servo unit (right-hand drive)

  • Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit

    • Left-hand drive

    • Right-hand drive

  • Removing and installing bracket for hydraulic unit

  • Sensors

    • Assembly overview of the ABS speed sensor on the front axle

    • Assembly overview of the ABS speed sensor on the rear axle

    • Sensor unit for ESP G419

    • Steering angle sender G85

• Brakes – Mechanism

  • Repairing front wheel brake

    • Changing the brake pads of the front brake – mounting instructions

    • Repairing front wheel brake, brake caliper PC 57

    • Removing and installing brake pads (PC 57)

    • Removing and installing brake caliper (PC 57)

  • Repairing rear brake

    • Changing the brake pads of the rear brake – mounting instructions

    • Repairing rear brake C 38

    • Removing and installing brake pads (C 38)

    • Removing and installing brake caliper (C 38)

    • Repairing rear brake (PC 38 HRA)

    • Removing and installing brake pads (PC 38 HRA)

    • Removing and installing brake caliper (PC 38 HRA)

  • Handbrake

    • Handbrake lever – summary of components

    • Setting the handbrake

    • Removing and installing the handbrake cable

  • Brake pedal

    • Summary of components of brake pedal

    • Separating the brake pedal from the brake servo unit and clipping onto brake servo unit

    • Removing and installing brake pedal

    • Removing and installing bearing bracket

    • Removing and installing brake light switch

• Brakes – Hydraulics

  • Repairing front brake caliper

    • Repairing brake caliper C 57

    • Removing and installing piston of brake caliper C 57

  • Repairing rear brake caliper

    • Repairing brake caliper C 38

    • Repairing brake caliper PC 38 HRA

    • Removing and installing piston of brake caliper C 38 / PC 38 HRA

  • Pre-bleeding the brake caliper

  • Checking the master brake cylinder for tightness

  • Bleeding brake system

    • Bleeding the brake system with brake filling and bleeding device

  • Changing brake fluid

  • Brake servo unit / master brake cylinder

    • Assembly overview – brake servo / brake master cylinder

    • Removing and installing master brake cylinder

    • Removing and installing brake servo unit

  • Brake lines

    • Repairing brake lines

    • Flaring tool – summary of components

    • Work instructions