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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta Mk7 Saloon (BU3) 1.4 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 Jetta Mk7 Saloon (BU3) and other VW models

Brake caliper

Brake caliper for Jetta Mk7 Saloon (BU3) Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Tools you 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 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). 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 Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Take the following 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 #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the parking brake bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper.
Step 9

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

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 12

Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 14

Loosen the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 15

Remove the brake hose retaining clip. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Detach the brake pipe from the brake hose.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 18

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Professionals 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

Detach the brake pipe from the brake caliper.

Step 21

Treat the brake pipe. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Reattach the brake pipe to the brake caliper.
Step 23

Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 25

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

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Reattach the brake pipe to the brake hose.
Step 27

Screw in the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 28

Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 29

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 30

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 31

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

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 33

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 34

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 35

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.

Step 37

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use water pump pliers.
Step 38

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 39

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 40

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 41

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 42

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 43

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 44

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake caliper – VW Jetta Mk7 Limousine (BU3). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 45

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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