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Tiguan Rear brakes Install Guide

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New rotors and pads
Hard$80–$2001–2 hrs
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Why do it

Fresh rear rotors and pads keep braking even and quiet.

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. Retract the parking brake

    • Put the parking brake in service mode.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2009-2017 Tiguan) (0:00–0:35)

  2. Remove the wheel

    • Lift the car and take off the wheel.
    Watch this step (0:35–1:49)

  3. Remove the caliper and bracket

    • Unbolt them and hang the caliper up.
    Watch this step (1:49–5:38)

  4. Replace the rotor

    • Swap the rotor.
    Watch this step (5:38–7:14)

  5. Fit the bracket and pads

    • Clean the bracket and fit the pads.
    Watch this step (7:14–11:57)

  6. Fit the caliper

    • Press the piston back and refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (11:57–15:17)

  7. Finish

    • Refit the wheel and reset the parking brake.
    Watch this step (15:17–18:23)

  8. Enter service mode

    • Put the parking brake in service mode.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2018-2024 Tiguan) (0:00–0:22)

  9. Remove the wheel and hardware

    • Take off the wheel and caliper bolts.
    Watch this step (0:22–1:25)

  10. Service the caliper

    • Press the piston back.
    Watch this step (1:25–3:47)

  11. Replace the rotor

    • Swap the rotor.
    Watch this step (3:47–5:05)

  12. Install the brakes

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:05–7:44)

  13. Finish

    • Refit the wheel and leave service mode.
    Watch this step (7:44–9:16)

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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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