How To Change Brake Pads And Rotors - (Front) VW Passat
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- Installing (front) brake rotors and pads on a 2016 VW Passat. I’m using slotted performance rotors and ceramic pads. Save money and do it yourself. Easy to do at home with basic tools. Instructions on how to complete a brake job for the DIY person.
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i wanna thank you for this video. i just replaced my brakes on my 2017 passat r line this past weekend and so much of what you said and showed on this video made the process extremely simple. i've never changed brakes in my life so i was nervous going into the project but your video was the go to reference i needed. i'll be changing out my rear brakes this upcoming weekend and once again, i'll be watching your other video for that. awesome job, sir!!!!!
Awesome!!! Great job. So happy to know my video helped. You saved yourself some money. Also you know how to do it for future cars. They are all pretty much the same Appreciate the comment 👍🏼💯😎
Excellent and thank you. Thanks for the comment and good luck with the rear brakes. They are a little challenging. 💯👍🏼
Thanks for the video. I gave it a thumbs up and subscribed. This is my second video. I now feel confident I can do my brake pads and rotors on my 2014 VW Jetta TDI. Come summer I will upgrade my brake pads and rotors, maybe even my calipers. 👍
I appreciate that and you should be fine doing the brakes. It’s similar on most cars also. Do it once and you got it. 💯👍🏼
Front brakes are done with the help of your video. Rears will be in a week or two. Thanks again!
Thats good news. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching. Good luck on rears. They are a little more challenging. Let me know if u have any questions. Thanks 👍🏼😎💯
Just got done with the brakes on my 2018 Passat r-line
Used your video the whole way through thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to make a video for your audience.
That’s awesome 👏. Once you do it the first time it’s easier the next time. Appreciate you watching the video and for the nice comment 💯👍🏼😎
Glad you did the Driver side without the sensor. This is the only video I've come across that shows the driver side. I cut the sensor before i came to this video because i didn't see it on the current ones. I'm just glad I didn't make a mistake.
Nice! Thanks for watching and it sounds like it worked out ok for you. Some models have the sensors and some don’t. Appreciate the comment 💯👍🏼😎
This man killed this video! Slow and steady and very detailed. This video gave me confidence to try doing the brakes myself. Thank you so much!
Ha! Appreciate that. And thanks for watching. Rewarding doing it yourself. Great job !!! 👍🏼💯😎
Thanks for this video. Was super easy to follow and saved me hundreds of dollars. More importantly, learned something new. Will never need to pay for a brake job again!
That’s really good. It’s not bad to do it yourself. I refuse to pay for it. Really appreciate you watching the video and it’s nice knowing it helped you. Thanks so much 💯💪🏼
I appreciate how thorough and meticulous your video was. Excellent tutorial. Getting ready to change my brake pads and rotors for the first time. The only time I got a little confused was when you were tightening the bolts with the 21mm, and you said to tighten them to 89 foot lbs. Can you explain that a little further? I'm a newbie and still learning all of the basics. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for watching and the compliment 👍🏼. Well unless you have a torque wrench you won’t be able to tighten to exact tightness. 89 ft lbs is really tight. If you don’t have a torque wrench just tighten as tight as you can. It’s about the same as you would tighten your lug nuts on your wheels. The smaller guide pins are not near as tight. But those 21 mm bolts will be fine to tighten as tight as you can with human strength. That’s about as much as I know how to explain it. Also look up videos on tightening bolts using ft lbs. Thanks again good luck 👍🏼😎💯
That definitely answered my question. I appreciate the response! 😁
Your welcome. Have a good one 👍🏼
Thank you for a terrific video. I very much appreciate the tool listing and torque specs mentioned. I've never done brakes on a car (2016 Passat) before, just motorcycles, and your Vid took out all the fear. Tomorrow, the rears!
That’s awesome to hear. I’m not a professional mechanic but I’ve always done my own brakes. They haven’t changed much over the years. So glad it helped you. My grandfather taught me when I was 14 years old. I just can’t justify paying someone to do it. 💯👍🏼😎
I will gonna try soon.
Very glad to see all positive reviews.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. Good luck it’s not too difficult. 💯👍🏼😎
Very good in depth walk through. Its obvious you know what you're talking about.
Well thank you sir. Many years of doing my own brakes I guess
Thank you for an excellent video! I just replaced my pads and rotors yesterday. I also subscribed to your channel. Thanks again!
Much appreciated. Glad the video helped. I tried to bring detail as much as I could. Thank you for subscribing. Hope you will have great brakes for awhile. 😎💯👍🏼
Hello, I don’t see the other video. Can you please share it? Not sure if said brake beating? Before using the brakes everyday. Please share video. Thank you
Brake bedding is the word. I took the video down. I need to make another one. It’s easy. Type that into TH-cam there are tons of videos on bedding the brakes. It’s just a 10 minute process. Driving and hard braking at different speeds. Let me know if u needs more help. Sorry about the video. Thanks again. 👍🏼💯😎
Thanks heaps for your great instruction video, very clear and well filmed! Have my neighbour (mechanically minded) helping me out. Just wondering if you did complete the video on bedding the brakes? I looked over all your content and couldn't locate it.... many thanks again
I did the bedding video but took it down. Poor quality. There are lots of those out there. Easy to do also. Appreciate you watching. Consider Subscribing if you like. 💯👍🏼😎
Great Tutorial video brother. I’m about to do my Rotors and Brake Pads for the 1st time on my 2016 R-Line Passat and I find this video very helpful. Thanks for sharing this awesome Tutorial Video man. Your Passat looks great 👍🏽
I can’t thank you enough for the compliment. I also have a video on the rear. Which is harder to do. Comment if you have more questions. Would you mind subscribing. It really helps my channel. And I thank you again. 👍🏼
@@grind-it-out already done ✅ brother. I replaced my Rotors and Brake Pads successfully thanks to your video man. I appreciate your help snd time for making this tutorial step by step video 👍🏽
I’m happy to know I helped. Much appreciated seriously. Send some subscribers my way. If you need anything else let me know. Great job on getting it done yourself 😎👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Really detailed video. Is there any alternative for that purple Brake parts lubricant? Can I use regular grease? Thank you
You can use a copper based anti seize. That works great but it’s expensive. Actually you don’t have to use any. But I do because it makes it easier the next time you remove things. But hey thanks for watching and I really appreciate the comment. Consider subscribing if you like. Also always use silicone only grease around rubber seals and stuff. It wont eat away at the rubber. Thanks much 💯😎👍🏼
Good in depth video. I didn't notice you talk about making sure the rotors are cleaned from the oil used to keep them rust free while on the shelves.
I did spray them well with brake cleaner. I was more focused on installation. I have another video for the rear brakes. I’m still editing it. I’ll mention that in that video. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Awesome video - thank you! Also, heads up not sure if it's correct but chatgpt said ceramic brake lubricant (what you have linked) is not good on rubber and will degrade it over time (while good for high heat (racing/ towing) - looks like silicone lube the way to go for normal conditions (safe for rubber but designed for lower heat). Taken with grain of salt.
I used silicone on the guide pins with the rubber boot. I don’t recall ever using it on rubber. Actually dielectric grease which is similar. I used the other on the caliper and rotor. But yes that’s correct
And thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Thank you appreciate the content!
@duster805 likewise 💯👍🏼😎
Should I redo my brakes I just got this car a week ago. From a dealership and it's squeaky when slowly stopping should I get them checked out?
Just see if the pads still have life left. If not I’d change them out for sure.
I need my brakes done and my money is tight so I’m gonna give it a try!
You can do it 💯
Clear instructions. Great video!
Appreciate that much 👍🏼💯🙏🏼
Where did you place the floor jack under the car to lift ?
Just a harbor freight jack. Not expensive at all.
@@grind-it-outi mean what part under the car did you put ? Owners manual says only lift from the pinch welds under the car.
Look in owners manual. There are jack points. I don’t know about you’re particular model but there are certain points under the car they recommend
I personally just fine a solid part of the frame. But don’t rely on that alone. I’m just a risk taker a little. lol. 🤣
Excellent video. I really appreciate the details!!
Thanks for watching 👍🏼💯😎
So glad as Haynes manuals have abandoned us to fend for ourselves
Yes true. 💯 thanks for watching 👍🏼
Great video, very informative. I know it’s been up a while, however. I only now needed the information. I have two questions: 1. Can you give me the wheel torque specs? I have found conflicting information and was just curious as to what you torque yours to. 2. This is a totally different topic, but where did you get the headlight covers? Do you still have the information on them, and also did you install similar ones on your taillights? Thanks for the help!
Hi there. Ok. The headlights and taillights are stock. I just vinyl wrapped them. I put a black eyelids on the headlights just using 2 inch cut black vinyl. The tail lights are VViViD hex light smoke tint. As far as the wheel torque specs… The one I use is 103 ft lbs. it really can change with wheel size. That’s just what I use. Some are as low as 89 ft lbs. I’m cool with 100. It’s hard to find info on it. But thanks for watching I really appreciate it 💯😎👍🏼
@@grind-it-out thanks for the info
You bet! 💯
Good morning sir. Did you like that brand of rotors and brake pads?
I’m still trying to decide. So far they are good. The rust proof coating isn’t as good as I’d like. They are doing the job. I haven’t had any issues. I May upgrade next time. Depends on if they continue holding up. Thanks for watching I appreciate it 👍🏼😎💯
Is there a link for that tool you used to clamp down the piston?
That’s just a c clamp. Very inexpensive. You can get anywhere. Walmart even has them.
Thank you for the video. I appreciate the torque information. I did the 22 ft lbs of torque for the calier guides but I think it was too much. i over striped the threads in the caliper brackett. The calier bracket bolts it was ok at 89 ft lbs of torque. I
Appreciated the video.
I appreciate you watching the video. Hopefully everything works ok. It’s not too bad doing the front brakes. Wait until you do the rear brakes. That’s a little more difficult. Thank you for the comment 👍🏼. Consider Subscribing if you like. 😃
Shouldn’t you use brass brush not to scratch the iron and steel ?
Good point they are soft metal. I never damaged anything. Just a regular guy doing things at home. Has always worked for me. Appreciate the comment 👍🏼💯
Nice details for beginner. I was having hard time to open the 21 on the driver side. I tried and tried and got tired but it won’t loose
It’s definitely hard sometimes. Keep trying. Thank you for watching. Consider subscribing if you like. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thank you 👍🏼
Pretty good video, thanks! One question though: I just did my rear brakes, and it was possible to remove the disc and put the new one without unmounting the caliper. Do you know if this would be possible as well on the front brakes? I think this would save the hardest part of the job
You can do it on the rear but I know it’s tight. On the front I’d say probably not. But yes good question. That would save a headache for sure. I appreciate you watching the video. Thanks for the comment 👍🏼😎💯
You are over greasing. The grease will migrate to your brake pads ruining them. More is not better as you say. Also the purple Permatex is not compatible with rubber like on the piston side.
I use dielectric grease for the slide pins with rubber. And yes thank you for the comment. Live and learn.
How much grease should I use then?
Just a little is fine. Some people don’t use any at all. Just on moving parts and on rotor face so the wheel doesn’t rust to it for easy removal.
brakes started squealing at low speed only in last 2-3 weeks or so I think. Been researching that. A service at 1.5 months ago found brake pads were fine. So a bit confused. Heavy driving/touring in CA. Even though I have no plans (Nor ability) to actually change anything re: brakes myself...just watching your video is helpful for me to understand my passat (And brakes/rotors in general) Thanks!
If the pads are fine your rotors are warped or have grooves in them. You want a smooth rotor or you will have vibration especially at higher speeds when stopping. Grooves in rotors will also cause noises like squealing.
@@grind-it-out cool. thanks. I called a local brake shop - Mr.Brake and they said 49/50 times it was related to glazed pads or what not. Or I think that's what they said. we'll se..
They usually only check the thickness of the pad when telling you the pads are fine. They don’t actually take them off and look closer. But look into ceramic pads. They are usually quieter than other pads. They aren’t much more expensive and they also don’t create as much brake dust 👍🏼
@@grind-it-out i was wondering about that...I'll call them and ask if they can put on the ceramic ones!
Curious to see what they say. And if it fixes the issue. 👍🏼
I downloaded the service manual for this car and it says 200 NM or 147 Lb-Ft for the brake carrier bolts at 12:47.
The rear bolts are stretch bolts and technically should be used once. But I reused mine. But thanks for the torque specs. 👍🏼
The front obviously has different bolts. Always appreciate the info. Thanks again.
@@grind-it-outservice manual for the front brakes says the clean the bolt if you are reusing again, so i guess it can be reused
Thanks. I was referring to the rear bolts. They are stretch bolts. But yes the front definitely can be reused. Thanks again.
Great man 💪
Thank you 👍🏼
great music. east for a mellenial maybe genz to follow
Thank you 😊
Is the torque wrench necessary or can I do without?
Yes you can do without. I’m just trying to show the proper way. Just don’t over tighten the guide pin bolts.
@@grind-it-out is it better just to hand tighten the guide pins?
No tighter than hand tight. Just slightly over snug. Half turn after it stops with ratchet
Is there a secret trick with the tension spring? I had a hell of a time getting mine back on. Getting ready to do rears and I was glad to see the rear doesn’t have them.
I don’t know a trick to the spring. Just line up the holes and hope for the best. I wish I had the solution. But thanks for watching I really appreciate it. Would you mind subscribing to the channel? It really helps. 👍🏼. Much thanks
Get the lower part(tab) of the spring all the in, put the upper in as best you can, push on it with one thumb, then use Knipex pliers to pull on the top, outer bend. Be brave, it just worked on both sides for me!
Yea it’s tricky. But thanks for sharing. I appreciate you watching 💯😎👍🏼
Thank you very much!!!
Thank you as well. Appreciate you watching the video 💯👍🏼😎
I have a 2018 Passat SE. I'm assuming the only diff would be to attach the brake sensor wire instead of cutting it off. Great video. Very well done. So easy to follow. Appreciate your help! Just subscribed!
Yes that would be it. Just connect the sensor. I appreciate you watching. And for subscribing. Thanks so much. Good luck with the brakes. Let me know if you have any more questions. Have a good one 👍🏼
And don’t forget to look at the rear brake video. They are quite different to change out. Thanks again.
@@grind-it-out yup I def will! Thanks Brother!
Thanks again 👍🏼
Sorry man another question, I know the brake fluid cap was open, when pushing the calliper cylinder, do you need to open the the caliper value and second, once the brakes are on do you flush them?
I know once the cap is open the fluid gets pushed back, but if I need to open the caliper value as well
No need to flush the fluid. Only if dirty or needed. You did not loose any fluid unless you open the bleeder on the caliper or get new calipers. Appreciate the question. Thank you 👍🏼
Hey do you put the e brake on or leave the car in park? I have a 2014 passat
You can put the brake on but I just leave in park and chalk the wheels. For the rear brakes you can’t have the brake on. Rears are harder. Look at my rear brake video. Will you do me a fav and give the channel a subscribe. It really helps. Comment if any other questions thanks so much 😎👍🏼
Ty sooo much
Your very welcome 🙏🏼 💯👍🏼😎
you could put your camera on a tripod or if gopro - mount on chest/head no? for those things that require two hands.
Yea thanks. There’s always a better way. All good things will come in time. I appreciate you watching. If you don’t mind consider subscribing to the channel. It helps. Thank you 👍🏼
I've gotten into the habit of taking lots of photos before I take things apart.
Always a good idea yes 💯👍🏼😎
How do you know where all you can put your jack and jack stands? I'm always scared to put it anywhere but the main part that is shown in the manual lol
It’s best to go off the manual. But sometimes I find a sturdy part of the frame underneath the car. I’ll jack it up then get stands in the proper place according to the manual. I don’t have a manual so I just go off experience. Lol. But thanks for watching. Would you consider subscribing it really helps. Thanks so much 😊👍🏼
Great job
Thank you for watching 💯😎👍🏼
The torque information alone was worth the watch. Very well done and easy to follow. Love the sound effects! You definitely earned the subscribe. 😆
Much appreciated my friend. Thank you for watching the video. I just try to explain it as I would want to hear it. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel 😃
Nice I have done this job before I’m still learning by watching your videos. You should do the CTs Turbo DV valve you will here whistle with the intake whoosh, and believe me it increases Turbo psi just a little no while building vacuum boost
I appreciate that. Yea I thought about doing that. But I still have a warranty I bought so until then I have to be somewhat conservative. But hey thanks so much for the comment and for watching the video. Appreciate it 👍🏼
During the tools section you didn’t mention the c clamp. But it just pops up in the video
Can’t go back and add it. But yes a C clamp helps. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Helped alot thanks man👍🏼
Thank you for watching. Glad it helped. Appreciate the comment 👍🏼😎💯.
My forte is vintage Detroit musclecars but the reality is that daily drivers are otherwise. So, I found your video extremely helpful when tackling a brake job on my wife’s 2016 Passat. However, as I dug into it I was surprised at how closely the Passat front disc system resembles the single-piston front disc brakes on my 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. So in the end the wrenching was pretty familiar. Amazing how the design and engineering has persisted for over half a century! Keep up the great work. Now I know where to turn when a VW maintenance issue arises. Regards, Jack
Awesome comparison. Thank you. Yes disk brakes haven’t changed much. Same basic technology. Wrenching is about the same. I appreciate the comment. Yea I learned brakes on my 1978 z28 Camaro. Haven’t paid someone to do it since about 1988. It’s a dirty job but rewarding also. Thanks again 💯👍🏼😎
Can you write down all the tools name please.
They are listed in the description. Click on that and you will find. Other than that just basic ratchet and sockets.
@grind-it-out thank you, my friend. How did these rotors work for you ? Any vibration while braking in the steering?
No vibration so far. Nice and smooth. Time will tell. Ha!
Is e brake on only for rear?
Yes but when changing the rear it can’t be on. Only for the front.
Great video
Thanks much. Appreciate that. Hope it helped. If you get a chance please consider subscribing. It helps a lot. Thanks again for watching and the compliment. Have a good one 👍🏼😎💯
Great job! I have a background in the automotive business! I have always been mechanically inclined! I just don’t like getting my hands dirty! So you made this easy as it can be! I have watched a thousand brake jobs from being a used BMW Mgr! So I have no fear! Thanks for the step by step instructions! My Passat is now stopping on a dime!!
That’s a great compliment. I try to explain things the best I can. Super rewarding knowing that this has helped. Glad you were able to get your car stopping on a dime. Much thanks and if you would be so kind as to hit me up with a subscribe that would be very kind to the channel. Glad to have you. Look forward to more interaction if you have any questions 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎😎😎
Great video.
Thank you so much 💯😎👍🏼
Please do a spark plug video I think right next to the spark plug is the oil reservoir I think it's called that,, be a good video to do
I have a spark plug video. Very detailed. Scroll down my videos. Thanks 👍🏼th-cam.com/video/qNrlcpQk9P8/w-d-xo.html
Also if you consider subscribing it helps the channel. Appreciate you much 😊
@@grind-it-out will do
Good video appreciate you
Thanks much. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 💯👍🏼😎
Ty!
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You are lucky that those bolts are only 89 lb - ft. The Arteon and Atlas are 147. My skinny butt needs an extension pipe to be able to get them that tight.
That’s a lot of torque. That’s the worst part about the rear brakes. Try to slip out your rotor before removing those bolts. Some models I heard you can wiggle the rotor out. That would be nice! Thanks for watching. Consider subscribing if you like. 💯😎👍🏼
Isn't the brake parts grease designed not to damage rubber, and made with silicone grease anyway? You could I think use this and not need to buy extra silicone grease.
You can use that. Anything that is silicone based will be fine. Not a problem. Thanks for watching the video. 👍🏼
@@grind-it-out Thanks, great video. I'm doing mine tomorrow.
Awesome let me know if you have any issues. Would you consider subscribing? It really helps the channel. Appreciate it. Thanks so much👍🏼
@@grind-it-out Done!
Awesome thank you
Just saved me 300 bones 👍
Ha! Nice!!! Thanks for watching. Great job! 💯😎
Make sure you pump them brakes after the job otherwise youll have no brakes for a couple or seconds 😂
Absolutely 💯
Thanks for this comment TH-cam hero. I would have forgot. Yt has bailed me out many times 😅
Me too. 👍🏼💯
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Do NOT put Loctite on any of your brake parts not even the bracket bolts
I use blue lock tite.
But not on guide pins