How to carry out replacement: Brake Calipers 2.0 TDI VW California T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC)
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When to replace the Brake Calipers on your VW CALIFORNIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC). 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 T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC). 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 T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC). 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 #19.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW California T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use round-nose pliers. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW California T6 Bus (SGC, SGG, SHC). 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.
  9. Step 11
    Detach the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.
    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.
  10. Step 13
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
  12. Step 16
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  13. Step 17
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    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.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  15. Step 19
    Clean the brake caliper surface.
    Step 20
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  16. Step 21
    Attach the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.
    Step 22
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    Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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