How to carry out replacement: Brake Hose 1.9 TDI VW Bora Variant
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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:
VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.4 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA Estate (1J6). 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
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Replacement: brake hose – VW BORA Estate (1J6). 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 Estate (1J6). 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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA Estate (1J6)
  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 Estate (1J6). 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 Estate (1J6). 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 Estate (1J6). 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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