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How to Replace the Brake Pads on a Volkswagen Touareg?

Model: Volkswagen Touareg MK 2, 7P - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Brake pads

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To replace the brake pads on a Volkswagen Touareg, start by lifting the car with a jack to create space underneath the vehicle. Ensure the car is on a flat and secure surface before beginning.

Then locate the wheel you wish to work on and remove the wheel bolts using a ratchet or a cross wrench. Once the bolts are removed, take off the wheel to access the braking system.

You will now see the brake disc and the brake pads. Using a screwdriver or pliers, remove the retaining pins of the brake pads and slide the old pads out of the brake supports.

Before installing the new pads, ensure to push the brake pistons back into the brake supports using a brake caliper tool or a screwdriver. This will create space for the new pads.

Now, insert the new pads into the brake supports and reinstall the retaining pins. At this point, you will need to remount the wheel and tighten the bolts securely, and you will have completed the replacement.


Updated on 8 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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