How to carry out replacement: Brake Calipers 2.5 TDI VW T5
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When to replace the Brake Calipers on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake caliper on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #11
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 11
Drive socket # 12
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Water pump pliers
Fluid container
Brake bleeder kit
Brake hose clip
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
    Step 8
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    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 – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  7. Step 9
    Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper.
    Step 10
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use water pump pliers. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  10. Step 13
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
  11. Step 14
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  15. Step 18
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 19
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    Clean the brake caliper surface. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 20
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  19. Step 22
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    Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
  20. Step 23
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
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