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How to replace a rear brake caliper on Volkswagen Golf IV www.autodoc.co.uk 1–5 Carry out replacement in the following order: 1 Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. 2 Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports. 3 Remove the rear wheels. 4.1 Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. 4.2 AutoDoc recommends: Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.

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How to replace a rear brakecaliper on Volkswagen Golf IV

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Carry out replacement in the following order:

1

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.

2

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

3

Remove the rear wheels.

4.1

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.

4.2

AutoDoc recommends:

Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluidleakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.

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5.1

Disconnect the parking brake cable.

5.2

5.3 6.1

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening

6.2 7

Remove the brake caliper.

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8.1

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

8.2

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Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.

10.1

Secure the parking brake cable

10.2

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Bleed the brake caliper system.

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Install the wheel.

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Lower the car and working in a cross order,tighten the wheel bolts.

AutoDoc recommends:

Make sure to set the protection cap on the bleeder valve.

AutoDoc recommends:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill ifnecessary.

At the start from standstill after replacing the brake calipers onVolkswagen Golf IV press the brake pedal as far as it can goa few times to adjust its height.

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