Polo 6R - Replacing front brake pads and brake discs

Here’s a detailed video that shows how to service the front brakes (FN 3) of the VW Polo 6R. This also applies to the VW Vento and the Skoda Rapid.
I take you through a step-by-step video of the whole process which shows how to remove the brake pads, the caliper assembly and the brake discs or the rotors.
Important time tags:
0:47 - Jacking up the car
1:26 - Analyzing the front-left disc brake's condition
1:52 - Measuring the thickness of the rotors
3:45 - The OEM front brake service kit
5:41 - Cleaning the caliper assembly
6:12 - Removing the brake pads
7:25 - Removing the brake discs/rotors
9:01 - Machining the rotors at a lathe workshop
10:07 - Cleaning the wheel hub
10:57 - Installing the brake disc
12:25 - Installing the caliper bracket
13:35 - Opening the brake fluid reservoir cap
14:28 - Compressing the caliper piston
16:20 - Difference between 'INSIDE' and 'OUTSIDE' brake pads
17:22 - Greasing the brake pad shims
18:03 - Installing brake pads
18:45 - Difference between the guide pins
19:54 - Installing the caliper
21:47 - Depressing the brake pedal to set the piston
List of the tools used:
1. Floor jack
2. Jack stands - 2 nos.
3. 1/4" ratchet set
4. 1/2" Torque wrench (150 Nm)
5. 18 mm socket or 18-19 spanner
6. T30 Torx bit
7. Wire brush
8. Brake grease
9. Brake cleaner spray
10. WD40
11. Discarded toothbrush
12. Waste cotton clothes
List of parts*:
1. Brake Pads - 6R0820367
2. Brake Discs - 6RF127400A
3. Brake Service Kit - 6RU698647A
*OE part number indicated. Equivalent aftermarket part may be used after checking compatibility.
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