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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6 BiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake caliper on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2
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 Touran 1T1 1T2. 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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