How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 2.5 TDI VW T4
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When to replace the Brake Discs on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.0, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.4 D Syncro, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.8 VR6, VW Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) 2.8 VR6 … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Transporter IV Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) and other VW models
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Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Impact screwdriver
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Take the following 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
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA)
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  8. Step 9
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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 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 13
    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
    Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use an impact screwdriver.
    Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Professionals recommend:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the brake disc.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the brake disc.
  20. Step 22
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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