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Replacing the Front Brake Pads on a VW Golf 6

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Brake pads

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Replace the front brake pads on a VW Golf 6. Lift the car on a column lift (jack) to the desired height, then remove the wheel (using a socket wrench) along with the respective bolts. Unscrew the caliper locking bolt, then remove the caliper from the bracket.

Use a screwdriver to detach the pads from the wheel hub caliper, then remove the brake caliper. Install the new disc and the new pads onto the caliper, then refit the brake caliper onto the brake disc.

Tighten all bolts and reattach the wheel.


Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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