How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 1.6 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 2.0 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 2.0 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 1.8 TSI 4motion
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 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 11
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Replacement: brake pads – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 12
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 14
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 17
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 18
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 19
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 20
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 21
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 22
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5)
Step 24
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 26
Remove the jacks and chocks.
AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 27
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
AUTODOC recommends:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.
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