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How to Change Brake Pads on Golf Mk6

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

Let's see how to change the brake pads on a Golf Mk6. Lift the Golf vehicle and remove the wheel to access the brake pads. Unscrew the caliper locking pin, then remove the caliper from the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to detach the pads from the wheel hub caliper, then remove the brake caliper. Fit the new pads onto the brake caliper: reattach the brake caliper with the support onto the brake disc. Tighten all the pins and refit the wheel. Refill the brake system. Test the operation of the car's brakes.

Updated on 2 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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