Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pins grease
                    
                      Sealant
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 12
                    
                      Drive socket # 21
                    
                      Torx bit M10
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH) 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.
Please note: all work on the car – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 #19.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor. Use a crowbar.

Step 12

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx M10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the brake disc.
Step 20

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx M10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.

Step 25

Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
Step 27

Screw in the guide pins.

Step 28

Treat the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a sealant.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 165 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the brake pads.
Step 33

Attach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.

Step 34

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 35

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 36.1

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

Step 36.2

Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
Step 37

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

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH)
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 41

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
Step 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 43

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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