Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDi, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) and other VW models

Brake caliper

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        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (85 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (174 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) Diesel (174 hp)

Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flare nut spanner №11
                      
                        Combination spanner #14
                      
                        Drive socket # 12
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). 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 California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Release the parking brake cable. Use round-nose pliers. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). AUTODOC recommends:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. 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 no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 11

Detach the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.

Step 12

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.
Step 13

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 16

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
Step 17

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper surface.

Step 20

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 21

Attach the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.

Step 22

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 23

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use round-nose pliers. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 26

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11.
Step 27

Bleed the brake caliper system.
Step 28

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 29

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 30

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 32

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF)
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Professionals recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 37

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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