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Passat Brake pads Install Guide

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Why do it

Fresh pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the old parts

    • Take off the caliper and pads.
    Watch this step (on a B5.5 Passat) (0:00–2:32)

  2. Prepare the caliper

    • Press the piston.
    Watch this step (2:32–4:21)

  3. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (5:12–10:06)

  4. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on an 05-09 Jetta, same chassis) (0:42–1:45)

  5. Remove the parts

    • Take off the pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (1:45–2:27)

  6. Refit the bracket

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:35–5:00)

  7. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:00–7:10)

  8. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on an 05-09 Jetta, same chassis) (0:42–1:45)

  9. Remove the parts

    • Take off the pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (1:45–2:27)

  10. Refit the bracket

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:35–5:00)

  11. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:00–7:10)

  12. Remove the old brakes

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (on a 2012-22 Passat) (0:39–2:30)

  13. Install the bracket

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (3:57–4:40)

  14. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (4:40–5:11)

  15. Finish

    • Final assembly.
    Watch this step (5:11–6:35)

  16. Remove the old brakes

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (on a 2012-22 Passat) (0:39–2:30)

  17. Install the bracket

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (3:57–4:40)

  18. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (4:40–5:11)

  19. Finish

    • Final assembly.
    Watch this step (5:11–6:35)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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