Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:

Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Recommended sequence of steps:

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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 11

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 12

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 13

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 14

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 15

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 16

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 20

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 21

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 22

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Passat B5 Variant – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 23

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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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