2013 Volkswagen Passat Front Brakes

Replacing the front brake pads and rotors on a 2013 VW Passat SE with the 2.5 L engine.

[@pastorfred3460]

great video...I'd like add a couple suggestions for people doing this for the first time...always a good idea to remove the cap on your brake fluid reservoir and then sit cap on top so air can get out but no debris can fall in as you retract the caliper because this forces fluid back toward the reservoir. Also, always spray the new rotor with brake cleaner because they come from the factory with a coating of light oil. And, it's a good idea to put grease on those caliper pins, the non-threaded surface. And finally, pump the brakes in the driveway with the car running while in park until you feel resistance before you start driving.

[@cruisinwithgreg]

Thanks for the additional info!

[@foxxxyred1662]

Do I need to remove the cap if I'm only replacing the brake pads and not the rotors?

[@pastorfred3460]

@@foxxxyred1662 always a good idea because you will need to compress the piston on the caliper to make room for the new pads which forces brake fluid back into the reservoir.

[@Sheriff_California]

Super video 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@cruisinwithgreg]

Right on!

[@glenfishing]

Thanks Greg.

[@pocketfulof-dinerobeats]

Thanks greg. Make sure yall hit yall hit the like button. 😎👍🏾💯

[@isiahsmith673]

auto zone gave me front pads with a wire, i would assume break sensor? are they the right pads> 2013 vw passat tdi se

[@cruisinwithgreg]

Yes the ones I got from there also had the sensor wire. If yours doesn't have a brake wear sensors, it is on to cut that off. It would be the same as if they weren't there at all. But verify yours doesn't have brake sensors first!

[@foxxxyred1662]

If I am just replacing the brake pads, do you need to take the cap off of the brake fluid reservoir? If so, will I need to bleed the brakes, only just for replacing pads?

[@cruisinwithgreg]

You will not need to do a brake bleed if just replaying. You only NEED to bleed the brakes if you introduce air into the system like replacing calipers.

[@phoenixmckay6482]

Can this video be followed for the rear brakes aswell?

[@cruisinwithgreg]

Hey! It is a little different to do the rears, not exactly the same! If you can do the fronts you can definitely do the rears though!

[@RestInPisKA]

Now take your 20.... (21\22) mm soket and a bar and remove caliper bracket bolts???? Can you please write a comment what size is it?

[@cruisinwithgreg]

Hey the caliper bracket bolts are 21mm as stated in the video!