How to carry out replacement: Brake Calipers 1.9 TDI VW Caddy Mk3
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How to change rear brake caliper on VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Calipers on your VW CADDY
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Anti-squeal paste
Combination spanner #12
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Fluid container
Brake hose clip
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
    Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Remove the ABS sensor connector. Remove the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
    Step 9
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    Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper. Release the parking brake cable. Use water pump pliers.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
  7. Step 10
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    Release the ABS sensor cable from the holder on the brake caliper.
  8. Step 11
    Compress two retainers of the parking brake cable. Detach the parking brake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper.
    Step 12
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 13
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  10. Step 14
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  11. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #12. Move the brake hose aside. Tie the brake hose to the car body with a hook or a piece of wire.
  12. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Retain the guide pin with another spanner.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Professionals recommend:
    When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
  16. Step 20
    Clean old grease and rust stains, if there are any, from the caliper guide pins and guide pin boots. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
    Step 21
    Lubricate guide pins with special brake grease.
    Step 22
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    Treat the contact surfaces between the brake pads and the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
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