Hi all

Long time lurker first time poster.

My mk1 Fabia estate with drum brakes needs a new rear axle. Can I fit a used one from a mk2? They are easier to find, and seem to be in better condition cosmetically.

If I find a mk2 axle with drum brakes, is it a relatively straight swap?

I need to replace mine due to rust, I'm worried it won't get through it's next MOT, or worse, will fail in use!

Thanks

As you can see below, the 6Q0500051AS rear axle is used on both the Fabia MK1 and Fabia MK2.

The VW Polo MK4 and Seat Ibiza MK3 also uses the 6Q0500051AS rear axle on some models, so that's another source of used parts if it's this OEM part number that your Fabia MK1 came out of the factory with.

Fabia Mk1 rear axle

	6Q0500051AQ	rear axle beam for models without power steering			PR:0N1
	6Q0500051AS	rear axle beam for models with power steering			PR:0N2
	6Q0500051AR	rear axle beam for vehicles with sports suspension			PR:0N7
	6Q0500051BC	rear axle beam for vehicles with sports suspension			PR:0N7

Fabia MK2 rear axle

	6Q0500051AQ	rear axle beam for models without power steering			PR:0N1
	6Q0500051BB	rear axle beam for models with drum brakes			PR:0N2
	6Q0500051AS	rear axle beam for models with disc brakes			PR:0N2
	6Q0500051AT	rear axle beam for models with disc brakes			PR:0N2
	6Q0500051BC	rear axle beam for vehicles with sports suspension			PR:0N7

Edited 12 June12 Jun by Carlston

Thanks so much. That’s very helpful.

I have found a mk2 drum brake axle local to me, interesting that the manufacturer specifies power-steering and non power-steering axles.

I guess it’s reasonable to assume that they are similar enough given that the platforms are the same and the base part numbers match.

I guess I will have to take my chances, and report back here after. I doubt I will be able to read the part numbers on the axles anyway.

28 minutes ago, runforrestrun said:

...I have found a mk2 drum brake axle local to me...

It's best to use a rear axle with the same OEM part number that the car left the factory with.

If a different OEM part number is used, it's possible that one or more brackets that are used for things such as the brake cables and brake pipes, etc. will be different or welded in the wrong place, etc.

Edited 11 June11 Jun by Carlston

Understood, part of the issue will be that I can't read the part number on my existing axle due to the corrosion. Is it possible to find it from the VIN do you know?

Yes. Or reg number.

Tomorrow though.

If you are able to find it, that would be super helpful. It's TMBJK46Y264592313. Thank you!

Here you go.

Thanks so much. I now have a new axle which I will attempt to fit next week. I can't see any part numbers on it, but it appears to be visibly identical to the one on my car. The new axle is off a 2013 car.

Fitted the new axle yesterday and all seems fine. I could not find any difference between the one I removed and the replacement. The one I removed was scary rusty and in far worse shape than I thought.

Thanks again. If I can find a way to upload photos I will share the horror.