Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TFSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi, VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 6. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for GOLF VI (5K1) and other VW models

 
    VW Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TSI
  
    VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi
  
    VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TSI
  
    VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI
  
    VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TFSI
  
    VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0
  
    VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 6. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car VW Golf 6 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 6.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 6
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #21.Use a tap wrench.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 6. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the brake disc.
Step 12

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 13

Install the brake disc.
Step 14

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 15

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 16

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 17

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 6. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 6. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 21

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 23

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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