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 10
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Replacement: brake pads – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 11
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 12
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Replacement: brake pads – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 13
Install new brake pads.
Replacement: brake pads – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 14
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake pads – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 16
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 17
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
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