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How to change front brake hose on VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Hose on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
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Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #7
Combination spanner #11
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 7
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Fluid container
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    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 GOLF I Cabriolet (155)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  5. Step 8
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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 WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  7. Step 10
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  8. Step 11
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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 WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
  10. Step 13
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    Loosen the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake hose.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful! Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose.
  14. Step 17
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  15. Step 18
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    Screw the new brake hose onto the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
  16. Step 19
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 20
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    Screw the brake hose onto the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11.
  18. Step 21
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  19. Step 22
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    Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
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