Replacing front pads and rotors on VW Atlas

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2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to ‪@AutoScholarwithMrB‬! Today we are replacing the front brake pads and rotors on this 2019 VW Atlas. This is a fairly easy job that requires minimal tools. You will need:
Torque wrench, for 1/2 inch and 3/8 inch drives
13mm socket or wrench
21mm socket or wrench
17mm socket or factory lug wrench for wheel removal
T30 Torx
Brake caliper compressor or C-clamp
Anti seize or brake lubricant
Brake cleaner
Here is a link to the brake parts used. I do recommend factory parts before these, but these parts have held up well for this owner. The link below is an Amazon link. When used for purchase, the channel gets a small commission. Thanks for the support!
Pads and rotor kit: amzn.to/3MyRANw
It should take around an hour a side if you are doing this with a jack at home. Do one side at a time! Torque specs are listed in the video for your convenience. I can answer any question you have in the comments.
Thanks for watching!
#atlas #vw #brakes

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@THEMANNY 11 ай бұрын

You gave me the confidence to do this job on my own. My Atlas stops like it was new now and I saved $600 from what my local shop was going to charge! Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us! Now my family and I can spend $600 towards a trip to Disney World!

@AutoScholarwithMrB 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Have fun with your family, glad I could help.

@jermainewalker2953 9 ай бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrB…1000% on what he said…ur easy tutorial and play by play steps helped me easily change my brakes💪🏾💪🏾..I will say, u will need a breaker bar to get the 21mm bolts off for sure!!..but keep doing what u do, especially for ATLAS’s…lol

@alan329 Жыл бұрын

I was taught years ago that when you pushed the caliber piston back in, you loosen the master cylinder caps to released the air.

@Erikz04 7 ай бұрын

Where does the air go when you press the brakes normally?

@AFatherToTheFatherless Ай бұрын

Yes always loosen the master cylinder cap

@CriticalManimal Жыл бұрын

Terrific video. I'm going to change out my wife's Atlas in a couple of days.

@alextardif 5 ай бұрын

Good instructions, thank you - just had my 2021 Cross Sport done in about an hour with OEM pads and rotors, saves about $400 in labor locally.

@AutoScholarwithMrB 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and glad to help!

@rickgripman3138 8 ай бұрын

Great video I found it helps to turn the wheel to the left for better access.

@rickyr2748 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great videos

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ricky!

@MrRobe9825 Ай бұрын

This is great content! Wish the video was more clear and well lit but your explanations made up for that.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Ай бұрын

Good news is I have better lighting now! Thanks for watching, this channel has been a process.

@osbaldoa.castro488 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Was very helpful to me. 😇🤩❤️🚙👍🏽

@nornedrob 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks!!!!

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@felixguerrero1942 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to do, Thank You

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Felix!

@anthonymartinez75 Жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank you for including the torque specs - great video!

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Anthony!

@ritchieschrein 10 ай бұрын

great video

@Mr1955fordf100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you saved me $500 $$ Greatly appreciate it!!

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

@cmscott Жыл бұрын

Anti-seize on the 21mm bolts is most helpful.

@GodfatherJAM 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@LubaLuba1 2 жыл бұрын

Will this set work on amazon ATP 23 pcs heavy duty dice brake calipers tool set and wind back kit for brake pad replacement fits most cite most American and European

@matts.475 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you! Is it possible to replace the rotor without removing the brake caliper bracket? The bolts are stuck.

@teenice894 9 ай бұрын

Nope, get a breaker bar next time...

@edgarrivera850 4 ай бұрын

question , i changed the rotos on my atlas and the break pedal goes all the way in and theres no leak also break fluid is good not low

@AbeDyck-th7es 2 ай бұрын

Do you change the brake fuel on VW?

@marcmarc5217 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to deactivate e brakes. if I’m going to leave original rotors should I use ceramic over semi metallic ?

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

To replace the rear you do, front you don’t have to deactivate. I would use ceramic. Thanks for watching!

@rickyr2748 2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy those aftermarket rotors online? If so what website or store ?

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

Customer got them on Amazon

@lukealbrecht7699 2 ай бұрын

When replacing the rotor, I over tightened and stripped the torx screw. Will the hub need to be replaced or just a new screw?

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 ай бұрын

If you can get the broken screw out, you should be able to replace just that.

@ar15gator 7 ай бұрын

Good Video, VW Atlas’s have horrendous brakes!

@rmnorton2 Жыл бұрын

What about bleeding the brake lines? Does that need to be done? Thanks, great video.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

If you are just replacing the pads and rotors, no need to bleed. I would recommend testing your fluid to make sure you don’t need it flushed. Thanks for watching!

@rogergarcia1330 Жыл бұрын

Can't you ruin the ABS brake lines if you don't blend Line before pushing caliper pistons back in?

@teenice894 9 ай бұрын

@@rogergarcia1330no, I've changed tons of brakes and no need to bleed them

@edwinaragon8469 Жыл бұрын

What brand rotors and pads do you recommend if not factory parts?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. If you can find Brembo, ATE, or stoptech, they will work nicely.

@Mos-Hlub Жыл бұрын

Is it needed to open the brake fluid cap when pushing the caliber piston back in?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

No, but you can remove the cap if you’d like. Thanks for watching!

@GirlsNDragons Жыл бұрын

It helps compress when you do

@estelja Жыл бұрын

Also a good time to put some anti-seize on the stupid rotor retention bolt.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@Thatsmessedupman Жыл бұрын

How are Volkswagen OEM parts compared to the after market parts you chose?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

The owner is a good friend of mine and has put a ton of miles on it with now problem

@Thatsmessedupman Жыл бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrB sorry for the confusion. That's not what I was asking. What I was asking is does buying OEM parts give you a longer life. Different brands of cars seem to vary in what people think. So what I was asking was if you knew, does Volkswagen have a good reputation in their replacement parts . with other vehicles I view several different aftermarket brake parts and do not find that they got the lifespan even though they should have been better compared to OEM. Other than eating the tool, it looks like it's easier to change than drum brakes, so I'd be on board to doing a break job myself since the rotors come off the back easy.

@VinsanityMotors Жыл бұрын

is that the same size rotors and pads for 2019 Volkswagen atlas 2.0t and torque specs?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

I am not certain, as this is a 3.6. Sorry I can’t help more!

@VinsanityMotors Жыл бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrB thats ok, if you come up with the 4 cylinder turbo in the future will you please make a video?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

@@VinsanityMotors will do!

@LubaLuba1 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. B I was wondering what does VW suggest for the type of front pads ?

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

They would suggest the pads they sell I would imagine. I am not sure of the composition of those pads. They were not in stock at the time of the repair so we used ceramic pads and they seem to be working fine. Thanks for watching! Good luck with your repair :)

@LubaLuba1 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrB But ceramic will wear how much sooner?

@AutoScholarwithMrB 2 жыл бұрын

@@LubaLuba1 I don’t see ceramic wearing any more or less usually.

@nykeecolefootballhighlight4512 Жыл бұрын

You’re cool

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@insanegixxerdude486 3 ай бұрын

no lube on gliding surfaces. sand the rust or grit only. That anti-seize or paste will just attrack dirt and debris and you pads will hang up. replace guides with new ones if equiped is all.

@OEA2580 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video, question if you get a wheel balance and then after you notice a click or pop from pressing the breaks, could that be the calipers?

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Make sure all the hardware is complete and torqued to specs, sounds like something may be loose.

@OEA2580 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrBjust to give update, I took it to dealership and there anti-roll coupling rods were defective, warranty covered replacement.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it fixed!

@carlosc2783 Жыл бұрын

My 2019 Atlas "needed" the rear brake pads and rotors replaced, before the front ones...at 52K miles....why?

@C7eeN Жыл бұрын

Same here. Normally fronts go first, but VW seems to either use thin pads/rotors or for "performance" reasons, use more pressure to the rears. My uncle's 2020 Atlas was the same-except the dealer changed them at 24 thousand miles...

@davidbias2509 Жыл бұрын

All my VW and Audis have needed rear pads before fronts. I think there is a rear bias to the brakes to keep the front from dipping down

@Reihenmotor5 Жыл бұрын

VW/Audi are rear bias for braking to reduce front end dipping. You’ll find if driven normal and not hard you may have the rears replaced twice by the time you need new fronts. Experienced this with my Jetta, Tiguan, and same with the Atlas since it’s about time for fronts.

@C7eeN Жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you. 👍

@NSghostoif5 Жыл бұрын

Please dont use vise grips, find a wrench and use a grinder to thin it out, it will be dedicated tool.

@Hedgehodge- Жыл бұрын

200nm ... 147 ft lb omfg

@jonathanmoody8919 Жыл бұрын

Your link for those pads and rotors are for rear brakes not front

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Thanks, corrected

@blake9983 Жыл бұрын

Nice video but you used vise grips on the slides....that is a big no-no.. Also - the pads should have come with little metal clips that allow the pad to slide in the bracket. you replace the metal clips when you replace the pads.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

There is no clearance for an open end wrench on those slides, and hardly any tension is put on them. You are just holding it still until tension is released from the outside bolt. The pads that I got were the only ones available at the time, as the supply chain issues were heavy at time of filming. They did not come with new hardware. Thanks for watching!

@teenice894 9 ай бұрын

You can most definitely use vise grips to hold slide pins just don't grip the rubber boot also if bracket clips are good no need to change. OEM Used ones are sometimes better than aftermarket new ones and sometimes you gotta bend the new ones so they don't touch the rotors. If it isn't broke or worn out don't fix it.. also this car is only 3 yrs old. I'll keep my OEM bracket clips all day!

@garyallman3039 8 ай бұрын

VW calls for replacing the caliper bolts when removed. Do mechanics not really do that?

@TheMlvswoll 8 ай бұрын

Only the rears are one-time use. The front carrier bolts are not torque to yield.

@brandonmcgee6394 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Gotta do the wife's tomorrow. By the way. I know from experience that you can drop the caliper and it won't harm the brake hose lol. They're tough

@jd6636 Жыл бұрын

Never let a caliper hang by the brake hose. The hose is multi-layered and doing so impacts the integrity of the hose internally. You will not see the damage done externally. Don't create problems.

@teenice894 9 ай бұрын

Hang em up so you don't learn the hard way lol

@jeremycovelli Жыл бұрын

ah yes, slotted and drilled rotors.. aka the biggest scam in parts.

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

Only ones available at the time of filming

@ryanrobbins22 5 ай бұрын

Right! I have read that they just wear down the pads quicker. And VW needs their pads replaced more than usual anyway.

@Hedgehodge- Жыл бұрын

And then your rotor will come off... LOL... Bfh

@AutoScholarwithMrB Жыл бұрын

I’m fortunate to be in a rust free area of the world, ha ha! Thanks for watching.

@Hedgehodge- Жыл бұрын

@@AutoScholarwithMrB first one deadblow wasn't doing it then 3lb metal and finally after 10 mins I just had to not be afraid, used so much pen. Oil. Then went to other frost side and 9 year old hit it 2 times and done lol