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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.2 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TFSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.5, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI Hybrid, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.6, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.6, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.8 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) and other VW models

Brake caliper

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        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Petrol (160 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for Jetta Mk6 (162, 163, AV3, AV2) Petrol (122 hp)

Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #11
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Drive socket # 11 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        HEX bit no.H7.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). Professionals 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 JETTA IV (162, 163). 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.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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 WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Loosen the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 9

Loosen the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
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 fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.

Step 13

Remove the brake hose retaining clip. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper.

Step 16

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

Step 17

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 18

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 19

Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 21

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 22

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

Step 23

Secure the parking brake cable with the retaining clip.
Step 24

Unscrew the brake hose plug. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Treat the brake pipe. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 27

Treat the brake hose. Treat the brake pipe. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 29

Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 30

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 31

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 32

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.

Step 33

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 34

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 35

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.

Step 37

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW JETTA IV (162, 163)
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 41

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake caliper – VW JETTA IV (162, 163). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 43

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 44

Close the hood.

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