How to carry out replacement: Brake Calipers 1.9 TDI Passat 3B6
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When to replace the Brake Calipers on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.6, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake caliper – VW Passat B5 Variant. List of the tools you'll need:
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Flare nut spanner #10
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pliers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake caliper – VW Passat B5 Variant. 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 Passat B5 Variant. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Passat B5 Variant
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable from the caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use pliers.
    Step 9
    Release the parking brake cable. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW Passat B5 Variant. 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.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #13.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.
  12. Step 15
    Install the brake pads.
    Step 16
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a combination spanner #13.
  13. Step 17
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  14. Step 18
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    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.
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