How to carry out replacement: Brake Hose 1.8 VW PASSAT Saloon (32B)
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How to change front brake hose on VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Hose on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 2.2, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6 TD, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.8, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6, VW PASSAT Saloon (32B) 1.6 D … View more

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Replacement: brake hose – VW PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B) – 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B)
  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 PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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 PASSAT Saloon (32B). 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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