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How to Replace the Rear Brake Pads on a Volkswagen Golf Mk7

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Brake pads

Let's see how to replace the rear brake pads on a Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Lift the car with a column lift (to the desired height), then remove the wheel (using a socket wrench or air impact wrench) along with the respective securing bolts. Unscrew the caliper retaining bolt, remove the caliper from the wheel hub; use a screwdriver to remove the pads from the caliper of the wheel hub: fit the new pads onto the brake caliper. Refit the brake caliper with the support onto the brake disc, tighten all bolts and remount the wheel.

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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