How to change rear brake discs on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 MultiFuel,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 BiFuel,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.8 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) Blue E-Motion,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.5
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for GOLF VI (5K1) and other VW models
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
Remove the brake pads.
Step 11
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 17
Install the brake disc.
Step 18
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 19
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 20
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use XZN #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 21
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 22
Install the brake pads.
Step 23
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 24
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 25
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 6
Step 26
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 27
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
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@user_1216802
04.12.2022 04:48
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Why use the Tap wrench when unscrewing the caliper bracket fastening in step 12? In other words, what's the use of the Tap wrench when unscrewing the caliper bracket fastening in step 12? Which experts please guide me? Thanks in advance! My Email is [email protected]
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