To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Step 8
Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9
Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 10
Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 14
Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 15
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake caliper – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.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.
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