Difficulty
Easy
Steps
6
Time Required
01:00:00
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Introduction
This tutorial explains how to replace the front brake pads on the VW Golf VI
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Block the car wheels: gear engaged and handbrake
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Unlock (loosen) the studs while the car is still on all 4 wheels
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Raise the front wheel with a jack (or other system)
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Secure the car: use a jack stand or wedge in case the car falls off the jack.
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Unscrew all studs and remove the wheel
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Tip: This is not essential but it may be easier later if you rotate the wheel outwards before lifting the car. You will have a better view of what you are doing.
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In preparation for the next step, you need to open the cap of the brake fluid reservoir, located in the engine compartment.
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Info: the goal is to allow the brake fluid to flow back up into the reservoir more easily. Otherwise there would be too much pressure
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On the inside of the brake caliper, remove the 2 black plastic caps
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7 mm Allen / BTR / 6-sided male key : Unscrew the 2 screws which were protected by the 2 caps removed previously
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The caliper can be removed and set back. Be careful not to pull too hard on the hose, which must remain in place.
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If the caliper moves but cannot be removed, then you need to push the piston back slightly to spread the 2 pads a few mm apart. (Tip: You can use a clamp with a set of wooden shims to press on the fixed part of the caliper = simple and effective)
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Once the caliper is removed, you can remove the pads that are force fitted
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If they are hard, you can tap with a hammer or pry with a screwdriver
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It may be a good idea to roughly clean the caliper with a wire brush to remove the dust.
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Push the piston back as far as it will go using a piston pusher.
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In the absence of a piston pusher, it is quite possible to use a clamp (as in the photo)
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Compare the old and new pads and check that they are identical.
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Reassemble the new pads by hand and ensure that they are firmly seated at the bottom of their housing.
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Be careful not to damage the lining of the new pad (scratches, impacts). This could impair braking.
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Put the caliper back in place, tighten the 2 screws using the 7 mm wrench. Then put the plastic caps on
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On models equipped with brake pad wear sensors, there is a sensor on the left front wheel that must be disconnected when removing the pads.
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There is a push hook to allow the connector to be disconnected
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It must be reconnected in the same way when reassembling the pads. Ensure that the connector is properly locked by an audible "click".
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Reassemble the wheel, tighten the studs and wait until the car is on its 4 wheels to finish locking the studs.
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Even if it seems finished, in the immediate future, the car no longer has any brakes at all! An essential step before taking your car back!
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Close the brake fluid reservoir
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When stationary, pump the brake pedal until you feel resistance. This helps push the piston back to reposition the pads against the discs.
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The first few brakings are not very effective! A running-in period is required
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Apply some gentle braking at the start and avoid sudden braking.
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