HOW TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - DIY

[@jcuwood]

Best video I've seen!!! Simple, straightforward and to the point!!!

[@thisiscamisthebridge1360]

Very helpful vid! Thank you. As someone who will usually just "pay for it" I decided to do this myself. You have shown me that its not hard at all!

[@wdrobertson2246]

Good video, but doesn't show removing the caliper bracket. Glad I watched another video and found out I need a triple square socket to remove the caliper bracket before starting the job.

[@wdrobertson2246]

Good video, but be careful to buy the correct rear pads. My 2015 had a different style pad based on the build date and I received the wrong ones from RockAuto. The Triple Square bolts holding the caliper bracket were extremely difficult to remove with the car on jack stands compared to when using a lift that provides additional clearance . Make sure you have a good long handle ratchet for leverage such as extendable ratchet from harbor freight. Anti-seize compound is a must when reinserting the triple square bolts to ensure you can remove them in the future.

[@charleshines1553]

Triple square is not so bad, just clean the head of the bolt out. You want that bit in there as far as it can go or you might be more likely to have problems. I have read a couple horror stories about people breaking those bolt heads or the bit and it is a nightmare to get the bolt out then. Maybe worse than having a car with those flimsy metal caps on the lug nuts and having one of those cursed things come loose from the lug nut and make it at least 10 times harder to get the nut off. Those awful things I mentioned are found on some Chrysler cars. I think they call them acorns. All I know is they are horrible when that cap gets messed up. Why they couldn't use a proper lug nut is a mystery. It would have saved millions of customers from the frustration they cause!!

[@juancastillo5078]

@@charleshines1553 and they were expensive lol. I remember getting all of them and it was something stupid. Laughable how much 2piece coated crap lugnuts were. I'm about to temp this repair myself, i did my jetta tdi a long time ago... heres hoping

[@iced4197]

Simple, replace the bolts every brake change as you should thus saving loads of headache.

[@robertweir9034]

You have convince me to use silicon on the piston boots sir. Good video. Thanks for sharing. BTW, you mentioned the caliper slide pins were different this time.

[@benrent6625]

That's a sweet brake caliper tool-mines like a cube that goes on a 3/8" drive-it sucks buttt works

[@charleshines1553]

You mentioned you have to keep *some* pressure on the piston while turning it. I know a guy who has that metal cube that goes on a socket wrench and has prongs on all sides to fit *most* cars. It really only fits my Passat's rear brake calipers only barely; not enough for me to feel comfortable using it. It also feels difficult to use because it doesn't hold constant pressure. My problems with rear calipers come from misinformed people such as him who tell you NEVER squeeze the rear piston. Of course if you don't push it a bit, it feels a whole lot harder to do than it should be. I don't press on it hard, just enough to make that piston turn more easily. He thinks that metal cube is the best tool for the job but I guess he just likes to punish himself. You would think such an old guy with horrible back problems would make things easy for himself!!! Or maybe he just doesn't like spending a lot of money on tools he doesn't use a lot. Of course he might tell me that only a mechanic would need the proper tools but I don't believe in suffering with trying to use less than ideal tools just because they are used by "professionals". The proper tool is NOT that expensive, there are kits with the same tool you have there on eBay for less than $25!! They might not be the same brand but they are basically the same tool and best of all, not that cube I despise so *VERY MUCH!!!!*

[@landwehrryan]

You saved me. Thank you!

[@alto5975]

Nice video. Where is the link at amazon for caliper tool?

[@ricker76er]

I think this is it www.amazon.com/dp/B000IB40L6/

[@lg3822]

I'm replacing brakes on a 13 beetle with manual parking brake. Can I just use a C clamp to retract the caliper or does it have to turn back in?

[@philhoyle6330]

C clap works 99% of the time.

[@LabLover677]

Would this be similar for my 2017 passat? Regular parking brake not push button. Thanks

[@brendonhullinger7317]

This was an amazing video!

[@nmichave]

High quality video!! Thanks so much for making it! Does this video apply to a 2012?

[@MadSaila]

Is their a service mode I need to put the car in?

[@stargazer7358]

Where do you put the jack stands?

[@kfitz]

good video!!! thank you!!!

[@kostadinvalkov5871]

Great video, sir! Very helpful!

[@sonofprince4124]

Do all replacement pads come with the replacement clips or only certain brand of pads?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I would say only certain brands, and even then, it doesn't seem to be consistent. You can just make sure that it says they are included in the description, or ask ahead of time. Thanks for watching! Best of luck to you! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@sonofprince4124]

@@DantheFixitMan Where do you like to get yours from? And what Brand?

[@sonofprince4124]

@@DantheFixitMan Great, Good deal...

[@sonofprince4124]

Very good Video!

[@ericm7974]

Does this apply on 2014 Passat SE 1.8? Thanks

[@sonofprince4124]

When do change the rotors back there?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I usually change the rotors when they are warped, or if you feel a shuddering or shaking when braking, or when they are very glazed (shiny and discolored) from overheating. Sometimes the pads wear all the way down to the backing plate causing the backing plate to gouge into the rotor (metal to metal). This would also require replacing the rotors. The rotors can also sometimes be resurfaced, or cut slightly thinner, but they still have to be within the proper thickness to be able to do this. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@sonofprince4124]

@@DantheFixitMan Isn't there a tool you can use to check the rotor width? I bought a B7 with a 163K miles have no idea when the rear rotors been changed? The rear pads will need changing fairly soon probably with in the next 10K miles.

[@iftelf]

Sil-glide is not meant for brake pads it has a limit to 204°C. You should use brake grease which would tolerate high temperature like K2 CERA HIGH-TEMP or so... Silicon grease is only for slider pins because it would not damage rubber sealers. Beside that misuse the video is generally good. Just more attention to clean the piston before pushing it all the way back to not to push dirt inside too. EDIT: For god sake, hang the caliper using some rope, not to stress hydraulic hose. It's not designed to hold so much weight.

[@thedolphinDog]

Bla bla bla

[@kyche8339]

Do you have a video on how to remove the rotors?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Sorry, No, I don't. I only changed the brake pads on this vehicle. There should be another video on KZbin somewhere, or you can search the forums for a tutorial maybe? Best of luck to you. Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@lirkov85]

is it electronic handbrake? i am asking because i know for electronic is needed computer to open caliper...

[@robertweir9034]

He mentioned they were mechanical.

[@khamaji09]

you would need to take the motor off the piston to retact it

[@thedolphinDog]

Check for video on electric.....they show just need to add 12v to get parking brake to retract

[@adambarry]

Great video

[@SKY.AND.JEFFSTV]

Is this the same work as a jetta 2013 ?

[@shaunvasquez3287]

Is it the same for 2017 vw Passat se

[@harisahmed90]

I am told i need to replace my caliper . i cant find any video someone taking caliper off . is it very hard to change ?

[@DantheFixitMan]

It's not too difficult to change the caliper. The process would be the same as outlined in the video, except you would also be disconnecting the hydraulic brake line and bleeding the air out of the system. Some of my other videos show how to change a caliper, or you may be able to find others here on KZbin that also show bleeding the brakes. Best of luck to you, Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@danjmc35]

Is this pretty much the same for a 2000

[@albertspence7556]

Did u have to release the electronic brake system,

[@DantheFixitMan]

No, This one did not have the electronic brake. Only Manual.

[@natethorpe7218]

Thank you

[@XroorX]

Weird the lower slide bolt had splines

[@mikesaje37]

What can you use if you don't have the caliper wind back tool?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Sometimes you can turn the piston in with some large channel lock pliers, but it helps to push it in while turning it. You may need to use a C-clamp for that, and/or alternate between the two. Beat of luck to you! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@mikesaje37]

@@DantheFixitMan thanks for the advice

[@theville3643]

How many miles did the car have before you changed the pads?

[@stevedrawdy2532]

I got 135k miles out of my rear brake pads (2016 jetta sport), front still look great. Not sure why the rears wear out faster on these cars, but it seems like a common "issue".

[@butchtheiw]

So, why can't you just use a clamp? Does that piston actually thread into the housing?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yes, that’s correct. It’s threaded.

[@qwilliamson9117]

Where the tire removal title numbers etc?

[@DaKingbeef83]

So you can't use a c clamp?

[@Weebitcrazy]

My caliper does not come off after taking out the bolts.... I don't wanna be too rough on it either.

[@crifix.]

Try to pry little bit where the bolt are

[@margonoisat-nk9mr]

I like

[@adamwrong7791]

Dont hit tools with your hands its causes issues with your hands and wrist and where the hell is your Jack stand?

[@robertweir9034]

Yes, safety first.

[@adamwrong7791]

@@robertweir9034 old habits lol 12 year ase gm tech here lol

[@robertweir9034]

@@adamwrong7791 I hear ya

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Adam, Great advice on not hitting the tools with your hands. I am pretty good about always using a jack stand...It is positioned under the front part of the car and you can see it in the video around 9:30. I do appreciate the comment, and hopefully you are a subscriber as well! Thanks for watching! Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@adamwrong7791]

Video was great I came to find out what sizes all the bolts were as I was being lazy and didnt wanna look it up. If I didnt know how to do this your vid def would be a great help. Keep it up man

[@valeroj303]

Great video man!

[@carlsantos4112]

Is this the same work as a jetta 2013 ?