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 12
Remove the brake pads.
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 13
Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a nylon cleaning brush.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 14
Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 15
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 16
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 18
Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a drive socket #12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 40 nm torque.
Step 19
Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 20
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21
Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW T5 Transporter
Step 23
Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 24
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 120 Nm torque.
Step 25
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 26
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
Replacement: brake pads – VW T5 Transporter. Tip:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.
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