When to replace the Brake Calipers on your VW MULTIVAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – VW Multivan T5. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Flare nut spanner №11
Combination spanner #14
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Brake bleeder kit
Brake hose clip
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – VW Multivan T5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake caliper – VW Multivan T5. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Multivan T5
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 8
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW Multivan T5. Professionals recommend:
    When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. 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 no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
  16. Step 17
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
  17. Step 18
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the brake pads.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  20. Step 21
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    Clean the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
  21. Step 22
    Screw in the guide pins.
    Step 23
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    Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
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