How to change front disc brake pads on a Volkswagen Passat?
How to change the front disc brake pads on a 2012 to 2015 Volkswagen Passat with the compatible part numbers.
Where is the brake fluid reservoir on a Volkswagen Passat?
Move to the right rear area of the engine bay and locate the brake fluid reservoir. Twist off the round black plastic brake fluid reservoir cap in the counterclockwise direction. The reservoir is located near the right rear corner of the engine cover and to the left of the 12V car battery.
When to replace brake master cylinder in Volkswagen Passat V?
Connect a pressure gauge to the component. Apply brake pressure until a 50 bars overpressure is reached. During the test (min. 45 sec), the pressure must not decrease by more than 4 bars; if the decrease is greater, replace the brake master cylinder.
Can a brake hanger overflow on a Passat?
Push the caliper pistons to the full home position. Note: Prior to returning the piston into the cylinder, draw out some of the brake fluid from the reservoir. If the reservoir is full, the brake fluid could overflow, causing damage. Fit brake pads to the brake hanger (arrows 1).
What to do when your front brake pads break?
To break in your new front brake pads, just drive normally for the first few hundred miles while trying to avoid any hard or “panic” stops which may glaze over the new pads and cause them to be noisy and/or not perform as well.
Where is the bleeder valve on a Volkswagen Passat?
The brake fluid bleeder valve is located underneath a rubber cap on the back side of the caliper near the upper caliper bolt. Replace the front wheel and spin on the five lug bolts a few turns by hand in the clockwise direction to prevent them from becoming cross threaded.
What does the VW Passat parking brake warning light mean?
Warning light name: VW Passat parking brake warning light. Description: This red ‘P’ symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. If the parking brake warning light flashes, it indicates a fault with the system. This could be due to a faulty switch, brake caliper etc. A VCDS scan should display any fault codes.
When does the worn brake pads warning light come on?
Warning light name: VW Passat worn brake pads warning light. Description: This warning light comes on when the brake pads are worn and require replacing. As a rough estimate, there are approximately 1000 miles remaining from when the VW Passat low brake pads warning light has come on.
What’s the difference between front and rear brake pads?
The VW Passat has a tendency to do more braking with the front brakes than the rear, and therefore have larger, calipers, pads and rotors on the front. While both front and rears brakes work on the same principle, this article is only applicable for the front brakes.
How do you remove rotor from Volkswagen Passat?
With the rotor removed and the caliper hanging safely (green arrow), clean the mounting flange (red arrow) and remove the old pads (yellow arrow). Place one of the old pads over the piston to protect it from damage (red arrow) and slowly push the piston back into the caliper.