Replacing VW Golf Mk5 rear brake pads and discs - "How to"

[@DarienVista]

FYI, The torque for the wheel lug nuts are 120Nm or 89 ft-lb

[@markuskujala5269]

Great video. Did this on a Seat Leon mk2 (2006), the parts are the same and these instructions work perfectly.

[@Scorpionbe]

I ask this question because it's the first time i need to change the brake pads on my mk 5. I did it before on my mk 4 & 3. But then when i needed to change the brake pads i only pushed the piston back replaced the pads and it was clear. But i was afraid that the mk 5 is different because it's one of 2008. So if you say it's ok to push only the piston back and replace the pads and nothing else i will be happy. So thank you for your help ;-)

[@paulsuliga5036]

The 14 mm spline caliper carrier bolts, I have heard that these cannot be reused. I have also heard that that can be. Is it safe to reuse these bolts or should they be replaced with new ones? Very good video, very informative.

[@BMACVAGS]

Nice vid

[@supersesqui]

So, Don't degrease the new disk ? Don't grease the disk retaining screw ?( to stop seizing ) Don't wrap a rag around the resevoir to catch the fluid when piston is pushed in ? (or use turkey baster to remove some fliud first ?) Thanks for vid anyway it all helps.

[@Scorpionbe]

Is it good enough if you only put the piston back ? don't you need to put the air out of the oil-pipe ?

[@eMnEllah]

I'm replacing my brakes pad and I can't get the caliper piston to compress. Is there something that I'm not doing or is it just seized from rust? Thanks.

[@volkswagenlovertx]

great video, ill be able to do mine too :)

[@dvilken5885]

Thank you, helped me a lot

[@seansean12345678910]

Where did you buy the latex gloves ?

[@smosh226]

Where would i buy the 14mm multi spline tool?

[@VWGenuineParts]

Hi Luke, thanks for getting in touch. A quick Google suggests plenty of online suppliers including Amazon and eBay. Kind regards, Team VWGenuineParts.co.uk