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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake caliper on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) and other VW models

Brake Caliper

VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Golf 4. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #11
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Drive socket # 11 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 Golf 4. Use the following procedure:

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 #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 4
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

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 Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 8

Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable.Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Disconnect the parking brake cable from the caliper.Use water pump pliers.Release the parking brake cable.
Step 10

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 11

Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 16

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

Please note!

Install the brake caliper starting with its lower part. Hold up the brake caliper.
Step 17

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake hose plug.Use HEX No.H6.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Treat the brake hose.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.Use a drive socket #13.
Step 21

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 23

Detach the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
Step 24

Undo the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 25

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

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket.Use water pump pliers.
Step 27

Secure the parking brake cable with the retaining clip.
Step 28

Bleed the brake caliper system. ithout starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 29

Tighten the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 30

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #11.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 32

Attach the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
Step 33

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 34

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 35

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Golf 4
Step 36

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 37

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 39

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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