Removing and installing brake pads, Crafter 5.0 t — VW
Removing and installing brake pads, Crafter 5.0 t on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing brake pads, Crafter 5.0 t
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Piston resetting appliance
T10145
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Removing
Note
Mark brake pads when removing if they are to be reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be uneven.
Raise vehicle
Maintenance
Booklet
10.2
.
Remove wheels.
Disconnect connector
1
for brake pad wear indicator.
Unscrew securing bolts
arrows
for brake caliper.
Remove brake caliper, guiding wire for brake pad wear indicator through opening in brake caliper.
Secure brake caliper with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
Remove brake pads from brake carrier sideways.
Clean brake carrier and brake caliper.
Note
Only use methylated spirits to clean brake caliper housing.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Before inserting new brake pads, press piston back into cylinder using
piston resetting tool
T10145
. Before pressing piston back, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir with bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped up.
Press both pistons back with
piston resetting tool
T10145
1
.
Carefully press brake pad wear indicator
2
onto stop in new brake pad
1
.
Insert brake pads
1
.
Ensure that brake pads
1
are seated correctly in pad retainers
arrows
.
Insert brake caliper housing.
Tighten new securing bolts
arrows
to specified torque.
Connect connector
1
for brake pad wear indicator.
Fit wheels.
After replacing brake pads/linings, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads/linings are properly seated in their normal operating position.
Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - rear brake, Crafter 5.0 t
”
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
44
Wheels, tyres; Specified torque for wheel bolts
Component
Specified torque
Connector for brake pad wear indicator to brake caliper
8 Nm
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