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Tiguan Front brakes Install Guide

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New rotors and pads
Medium$90–$2201–2 hrs
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Why do it

Fresh rotors and pads bring back strong, smooth stops.

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.

Steps

  1. Remove the wheel

    • Lift the car and take off the wheel.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2009-2017 Tiguan) (0:00–1:22)

  2. Remove the caliper and pads

    • Unbolt the caliper and hang it up.
    Watch this step (1:22–4:25)

  3. Replace the rotor

    • Swap the rotor and clean the hub.
    Watch this step (4:25–6:03)

  4. Service the bracket

    • Clean the bracket and grease the pins.
    Watch this step (6:03–8:37)

  5. Fit the caliper and pads

    • Press the piston back and fit the new pads.
    Watch this step (8:37–12:25)

  6. Finish

    • Refit the wheel and pump the pedal.
    Watch this step (12:25–13:41)

  7. Remove the wheel

    • Take off the wheel and press the piston back.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2018-2024 Tiguan) (0:00–1:50)

  8. Remove the caliper and pads

    • Unbolt the caliper and pull the pads.
    Watch this step (1:50–2:46)

  9. Replace the rotor

    • Remove the bracket and swap the rotor.
    Watch this step (2:46–5:03)

  10. Fit the bracket and pads

    • Torque the bracket to 148 ft-lb.
    Watch this step (5:03–6:08)

  11. Fit the caliper

    • Torque the caliper bolts to 26 ft-lb.
    Watch this step (6:08–7:10)

  12. Finish

    • Refit the wheel.
    Watch this step (7:10–7:59)

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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