When to replace the Brake Hose on your VW BORA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Hose for BORA and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #11
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 11
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Fluid container
Hammer
Crow bar
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 4
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 6
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 9
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  6. Step 10
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  7. Step 11
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  8. Step 12
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #11.
  9. Step 13
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    Loosen the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the brake hose retaining clip. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 15
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  12. Step 16
    Remove the brake hose clamp.
    Step 17
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    Clean the brake hose mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 18
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  14. Step 19
    Attach the new brake hose.
    Step 20
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    Screw the brake hose onto the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11.
  15. Step 21
    Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a hammer.
    Step 22
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    Clean the brake hose mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 23
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
  17. Step 24
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
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