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

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Brake pads

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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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