Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Step 10
Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 11
Disconnect the brake hose bracket from the brake caliper.
Step 12
Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11. Move the brake hose aside. Tie the brake hose to the car body with a hook or a piece of wire.
Step 13
Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Remove the ABS sensor connector. Remove the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 14
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 15
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 16
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 18
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Treat the brake caliper bracket. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW BORA. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19
Treat the contact surfaces between the brake pads and the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 20
Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
Step 21
Clean old grease and rust stains, if there are any, from the caliper guide pins and guide pin boots. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake caliper – VW BORA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Lubricate guide pins with special brake grease.
Replacement: brake caliper – VW BORA. Tip from AUTODOC:
If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 23
Install the brake caliper together with the pads.
Please note!
Install the brake caliper starting with its lower part.
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