When to replace the Brake Hose on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.0, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 D View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake hose – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #11
Drive socket # 11
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Brake bleeder kit
Fluid container
Pliers
Vice
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake hose – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  6. 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 a brake cleaner.
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  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #10.
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    Unscrew the mounting bracket that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #10.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake hose assembled with the mounting bracket.
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    Grip the brake hose mounting bracket in the vice.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake hose. Use pliers. Disconnect the brake hose.
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    Remove the brake pipe from the mounting bracket.
  14. Step 16
    Loosen the vice and remove the brake hose mounting bracket.
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    Install and tighten the mounting bracket connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper.
  15. Step 18
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    Use a combination spanner #10.
  16. Step 19
    Install the brake pipe to the mounting bracket. Attach the new brake hose.
    Step 20
    Screw the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #10.
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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 16 Nm torque.
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