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) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Minibus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF, 7EC) 1.9 TDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake caliper on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #10
                      
                        Combination spanner #14
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) and other VW models

 
    VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Minibus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF, 7EC) 1.9 TDI

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. 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 T5 Transporter. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use HEX No.H7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 11

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 12

Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.

Step 13

Loosen the brake hose fastening.Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 14

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring.Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. 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.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Step 17

Remove the brake pads.
Step 18

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Treat the brake hose.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Tip:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 21

Install the brake pads.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use HEX No.H7.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 23

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 24

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper.Use a combination spanner #14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 26

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 27

Undo the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 28

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 29

Bleed the brake caliper system.Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 30

Tighten the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 31

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 32

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 6 Nm torque.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Professionals recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW T5 Transporter
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 40

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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