Replacing VW Tiguan front brake discs and pads

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I change the front brake discs and pads on a 2012 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi 4Motion. This Tiguan had covered about 85000 miles and there was plenty of life left in the brake pads. Unfortunately the front brake discs had succumbed to the common problem of stuck brake pads, caused by inadequate maintenance, leading to uneven wear and then rust on the brake disc. This leads to reduced braking efficiency. This car was a good example of what commonly happens with brake disc wear, which is that the discs look fine from the outside, but once the wheel is removed and we inspect the back of the discs, it's a different story.
This job involves jacking the car up and securing with axle stands, then removing the wheel. After that, the brake caliper, brake pads and pad carrier are removed, followed by the brake disc. On this car the brake disc was rusted into place on the hub so needed some encouragement to move from a hammer.
After this, I cleaned up the hub, brake pad sliding surfaces and caliper slider pins. Next I sucked some brake fluid out of the reservoir, then retracted the brake caliper piston. The final steps were to install new Textar brake pads and discs, using Febi Bilstein ceramic brake pad paste.
Parts used
Textar brake pads ebay.us/pDPbiw
Textar brake discs ebay.us/OUeAKH
Febi Bilstein ceramic brake pad paste amzn.to/2E4pzy7
Tools
Jack and axle stands.
Pliers.
7mm hex or allen bit.
Ratchet and/or breaker bar.
Torx bit for the brake disc bolt.
21mm socket.
Wire brush set amzn.to/34W8Zeg
Brake caliper piston retraction tool amzn.to/35SzdPc
Files - the ones used in this video were from this set amzn.to/2IZaQH5 However if you want to buy some really nice files, I'd get some like this ebay.us/i3NuaC
Thanks for watching and hope to see you again for the next video!
andrewfixes.com
#Tiguan #front #brakes

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@scotthouse9042 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen so far and great lighting to clearly show each step along the way. Saved me a ton of money and time.. Thanks mate

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks for the feedback!

@kipclancy 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped me change the pads and rotors on my 2011 Tiguan! It's the first time i've ever done this and thanks to you, the steps were very clear and everything worked out well. Thanks so much!!

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear, I'm glad you managed to get it done and thanks for taking the time to comment. One of my key aims in starting this channel was to inspire people to fix things, so I really enjoy receiving comments like yours.

@byronbowles9910 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best video I've found on this. Thank you so much

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@AEKarasCA 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for taking time to share. Will do this in the spring

@surindergill4480 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, explained in a simple method, best part was the shoe lase .

@RinkVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Andrew. Thanks for doing this.

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you liked it.

@chyll_idgaf8318 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such a very well detailed n knowledgeable video, this is going to help me do this same to my parents 2015 Tiguan

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad it was helpful.

@lawrenceedwards8774 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have seen on this subject. Too bad I did not find it before I started the brake job. Could have saved time.

@brianmchugh589 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and the camera is tripod mounted so the picture is stunningly clear!

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Brian, I'm glad you've noticed / appreciated the details.

@AksoyErsin 26 күн бұрын

thank you bro, very nice video,

@drumbyte 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you for sharing!!!

@AndrewFixes Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dominicding7201 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job.

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fujifilmxpro162 Жыл бұрын

Very useful. Thanks very much!

@AndrewFixes Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JTISingh Жыл бұрын

Good job,thank you.

@jimmychow4917 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. One suggestion for install the disc. Insert 2 wheels nuts then tight the T25 disc screw. This way it will ensure the disc is aligned. I hope this will help.

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion JImmy, yes that does sound like a good idea.

@AEKarasCA 2 жыл бұрын

In one nearby garage if you have enough material on the disk you can put in on a small lathe, remove a few though and make the discs pretty flat and even again

@ericfarmer5715 2 жыл бұрын

Wich way do I rotate the bulb to take off the other piece I couldn’t tell because you were using a power tool

@fofdeejay 3 жыл бұрын

This is how it should be done , tnx 👌

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 👍

@adidasler1154 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Toyota Corolla 2014 and dang does Toyota make it so simple and easy to work on those things. I don’t get why manufacturers don’t simplify their designs and instead complicate it. Lol

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you, VW / Audi excel at making things complicated and I'm a big fan of the Toyota simplicity. You can go a long way with a 10mm wrench and socket on a Toyota! Having said that, I've got a Toyota Verso coming in for service soon and even that needs a special tool for the oil filter.

@donlaw3109 2 жыл бұрын

27:17>>Another excellent use of a shoe lase. Cheers

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@SpikesMavic Жыл бұрын

Great vid, question where have you jacked from ?

@adidasler1154 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Awesome vid. Can you please do a video on the rear brakes with the Electronic Parking Brake system that requires a computer to unlock the brakes? Thanks! I have a 2018 Tiguan Limited

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment. Will do a video if / when the vehicle comes back for rear brakes.

@stayhumblestaytrue Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am going to try this next week with my 2012 Petrol Tiguan. Not sure if it has the wear sensor, but will soon find out.

@stayhumblestaytrue Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the video, changed both on the front. Now time to do the rear.

@AndrewFixes Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, glad you managed to get them changed.

@Lee12238 Жыл бұрын

Is this the same for 2008 2.0 TDI?.

@user-os9wn1hy9e 3 жыл бұрын

perfect

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sle2721 27 күн бұрын

What's in that spray bottle ?

@jsat2011 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for this video. What was the type/brand of that tool you used to retract the caliper piston? Any other tools you feel are very helpful besides the ones you've listed? thanks!

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment. I can't remember the exact brand of the brake caliper piston retraction tool but it was probably one of these amzn.to/35SzdPc Other tools that were useful for this job (I've updated the description to include these too): Wire brush set amzn.to/34W8Zeg Files - the ones used in this video were from this set amzn.to/2IZaQH5 However if you want to buy some really nice files, I'd get some like this ebay.us/i3NuaC Cheers, Andrew

@urielbraylen7535 2 жыл бұрын

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@scotturiah3498 2 жыл бұрын

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@urielbraylen7535 2 жыл бұрын

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@urielbraylen7535 2 жыл бұрын

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@AEKarasCA 2 жыл бұрын

Why not mildly grind out the rust using a hand grinder or smooth sand paper

@nicklittle626 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, about to do similar soon on my 2008 TDI 4M :) Where is that jack stand under there? the rear of the front lower control arm?

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes the jack stand is under the rear mounting point for the front lower control arm. I jacked the car up on the jacking point under the sill. You could also do it the other way round, i.e. jack it up at the control arm mount or other solid area underneath, then put the jack stand under the sill. Hope the job goes smoothly for you.

@nicklittle626 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewFixes Perfect. I've got a MK5 GTI, so it's nearly the same layout and I do the same jacking point on that, good to know! Yes, I've got 2 struts and 2 shocks to do as well! Failed my roadworthy inspection recently (warrant of fitness) in New Zealand :/ But after 200,000kms it's to be expected!

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got plenty to do. As you say can't complain too much after 200k. Hopefully the struts/shocks aren't too challenging with a trustworthy spring compressor. The Tiguan came back recently after failing the MOT (UK equivalent of the warrant of fitness) with a broken rear spring so there will be a video on that coming up at some point.

@user-os9wn1hy9e 3 жыл бұрын

perfect👍👍👍

@tarnishedtony9925 2 жыл бұрын

so if im replacing the caliper also. is the brakeline just bolted on to the caliper

@AndrewFixes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Remember to replace the crush washers on the brake line and it may help to use a hose clamp on the flexible line to minimise fluid loss. You'll need to bleed the brakes when you're done.

@nielsonderbeke8507 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else spend half an hour on figuring out how to disconnect the wear indicator? I deeply dislike those vw connectors! :-D

@AndrewFixes 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! The first time I encountered one of those connectors it took me ages to work it out, but I've got the knack now!

@methodtechable 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good video but there are a lot of steps that have no explanation. Such as, "you might have to correct your brake fluid doing this.", why, how? Nothing is said as to why. I wouldn't think changing pads and rotors would require you to do anything with the brake fluid. I'm very mechanical but have never done a brake job. Just curious.

@AndrewFixes Жыл бұрын

What I meant by that is that if the brake fluid was topped up to maximum with the pads virtually worn out, replacing the pads with brand new ones will require the caliper pistons to be pushed back into the calipers, which will in turn mean brake fluid from the calipers will be pushed back into the master cylinder. This could mean the master cylinder fluid level is above maximum, so you'd need to remove some fluid to get it back to the proper level.

@IAN1000IAN 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to pump your brake peddle !!!

@jeffjeffjeff2 2 жыл бұрын

He did that before putting the wheel back on.

@AEKarasCA 2 жыл бұрын

The true lesson is you need to drive your car and lube your callipers more regularly

@ryanthelion84 Жыл бұрын

4.05-4.10, whats being taken out there, could do with more commentary :)

@AndrewFixes Жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, they are plastic weatherproofing plugs to stop grit/salt etc getting to the brake caliper bolts.

@yvesmartin812 10 ай бұрын

Please do not use a hammer to peel off the disc. uses an extractor. the reason is that hammer blows are dry impacts and this damages the ball bearings and they last much less time.