When to replace the Brake Pads on your VW SHARAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 LPG, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.8 T 20V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads on VW SHARAN 1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
Electronic spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Sharan 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Sharan 1
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  15. Step 16
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – VW Sharan 1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 17
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  17. Step 18
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    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.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  18. Step 19
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    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 Sharan 1. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  19. Step 20
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    Install new brake pads.
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