How to carry out replacement: Brake Hose 2.5 TDI T4 Transporter
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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 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.8, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.9 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.0, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.8 VR 6, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.8 VR6, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.9 D … View more

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How to change brake hose on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: brake hose – VW Transporter T4. 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
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Replacement: brake hose – VW Transporter T4. 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 T4. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Transporter T4
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  8. 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.
    Replacement: brake hose – VW Transporter T4. Professionals recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the mounting bracket that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #10.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #10.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the brake hose assembled with the mounting bracket.
  13. Step 13
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    Grip the brake hose mounting bracket in the vice.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake hose. Use pliers. Disconnect the brake hose.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pipe from the mounting bracket.
  16. Step 16
    Loosen the vice and remove the brake hose mounting bracket.
    Step 17
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    Install and tighten the mounting bracket connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper.
  17. Step 18
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    Use a combination spanner #10.
  18. 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.
    Step 21
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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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