Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement DIY

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►A front brake replacement on your Mk7 VW Golf R is one of the most important maintenance tasks you'll complete as an owner. The condition of your pads and rotor directly affect your ability to stop safely. Worn or failing brakes can lead to catastrophic consequences. We recommend inspecting your brake pads and rotors at every oil change and the beginning and the end of the season when swapping out wheels and tires.
In this video, Michael Hidalgo, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, completes a full front brake service on a Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R.
00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
02:35 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Brake Fluid Level Check
03:20 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Wheel Removal
04:42 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Brake Caliper & Pad Removal
09:42 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Rotor Replacement
13:20 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Brake Caliper Bracket Install
14:25 - Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Brake Pad & Caliper Install
18:57 - Wrap-up
Shop the parts used in this video:
Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Front Brake Kit: www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi...
This video applies to the following vehicles:
GTI MK7 GTI
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2017 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport
2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport
2017 Volkswagen GTI S
2017 Volkswagen GTI S
2018 Volkswagen GTI S
2018 Volkswagen GTI S
2018 Volkswagen GTI SE
2018 Volkswagen GTI SE
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2019 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2019 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition
2019 Volkswagen GTI S
2019 Volkswagen GTI S
2019 Volkswagen GTI SE
2019 Volkswagen GTI SE
2020 Volkswagen GTI SE
2020 Volkswagen GTI SE
2020 Volkswagen GTI S
2020 Volkswagen GTI S
2020 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2020 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2021 Volkswagen GTI S
2021 Volkswagen GTI S
2021 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2021 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2021 Volkswagen GTI SE
2021 Volkswagen GTI SE

Golf R MK7 Golf R
2015 Volkswagen Golf R
2015 Volkswagen Golf R
2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2018 Volkswagen Golf R
2018 Volkswagen Golf R
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
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Пікірлер: 54

@szamanisticrealistic2659 11 ай бұрын

the best vid on yt on changing brakes on a vw on your own, clean and direct, thank you !

@gingerninja7187 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, so easy to follow 👍

@danieldavis2895 16 сағат бұрын

I strongly recommend putting some brake component grease in the carrier channels were the pads slide also on the back of the pad that mates with the piston but not copper slip. Also some silicone grease on the pin sliders

@AHRA-xm2et Жыл бұрын

He knows his stuff . Brilliant

@brushlak8173 3 ай бұрын

thank you! i did my front brakes on my 2019 gti today thanks to this vid and all the information!!!

@mattb4rd 3 ай бұрын

Well done! My kit is on the way. I was going to pay a shop to install it. After watching this, I think I can handle it. Thanks!

@joeybbbbbz Жыл бұрын

Great clear instructions thanks for taking the time to do this video

@billynguyen710 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions. Appreciate the diy video!

@brucewayne2397 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Nice easy clear instructions

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jscott140 8 ай бұрын

Very well done, well detailed and easy to follow.

@Tom-fn8xc 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! Love FCP Euro

@dasautogt 5 ай бұрын

Just happened on this. GREAT explanation/guide. 👍👏

@lashaturmanidze Жыл бұрын

Very satisfying to watch, thank you 👌👍

@Aus-traveller 2 ай бұрын

Thanks lot for well guided explain about all process of brake repair.

@Lopesrogergames Жыл бұрын

Ótimo! Tenho um MK7 e estou colocando pastilhas de cerâmica da Bosch QuietCast!!

@suhaibshaikh2233 Жыл бұрын

Are you guys going to make a video for the rear brakes of a mk7/7.5?

@juanquesada305 Жыл бұрын

excellent video. Thank you!

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@devillogitech5451 6 ай бұрын

Reversely mounted break pad from the inside 😉

@dkosherov20 4 ай бұрын

“improving “ the shape of pads springs with pliers doesn’t look very professional too.

@tristanw8391 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dustermcclean2517 Ай бұрын

Well done, clean and easy.

@fcpeuro 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@damojan 2 ай бұрын

The most critical part of the brake replacement was not even shown in this video. The vehicle shown obviously hasn't been subjected to the harsh environments associated with the rust-belt that runs through the US and Canada. Most often, you need to pry or hammer the pads out of the caliper bracket and then brush or file off the pack rust. The caliper bracket needs to be cleaned, lubricated and loaded with pads before you install it on the car. This allows you to test for pad binding between the ears and the bracket channels. It's also easier to install the pads when the bracket is on the bench, or clamped in a bench vise. Then, you need to remove, inspect and clean the slider pins and apply new ceramic paste to the pins. Inspect the rubber boots for cracks. This was not even mentioned!!

@sHpAaKu316 Жыл бұрын

MIke - the psste under brake disc ought to be evenly distributed over hub. So You can go ahead and turn the disc couple of times before securing it. This is to avoid the micro wobbling of the disc later. Great job overall :)

@manuel.gregoire Жыл бұрын

Very well done video. I’m used to lube the guide pin in my Honda. Why that wasn’t done here? Is it dry?

@patrickmurphy4039 10 ай бұрын

Best on KZfaq......

@astonrichardson4309 2 ай бұрын

Very good

@clos2132 Жыл бұрын

Tremendous!

@usablellc6735 Жыл бұрын

You are a national treasure. This is awesome.

@SailingAurora 2 ай бұрын

I know it says 120nm torque on the bolts in the manual, but I just did a track day and all of the bolts came loose on a wheel. I can only assume this was due to the brake heat expanding the holes.I will be torqueing mine up a little more from now on. Thanks for the video

@Matthive 10 ай бұрын

@Fcp : do you guys recommend bleeding the brakes after doing this, or is pumping the brakes enough? I did my first ever replacement with the help of this video, and I just pumped up yhe brakes.. they feel firm to me, so i would think i dont need to bleed them anymore

@justinsandoval6380 Жыл бұрын

I have a Mk 7.5 GTI and I started on this side as well. My EBC red stuffs have the connector for the socket but on this side my GTI doesn’t have anywhere to connect to. What do I do. The brakes were a fit

@AZJimmy15 5 ай бұрын

Great video. We have 2017 golf s. Same tools needed?

@erikthie2253 Жыл бұрын

Mike, are the vw golf Mark 8 brakes any different?

@garrettgriggs9712 26 күн бұрын

Great video, as usual. What would you recommend for an OEM equivalent set of front pads that don’t shed as much DUST as the OEM VW pads? Pad dust is my only complaint about my R.

@sllvll0k318 2 ай бұрын

@fcp euro I have a 2015 E-golf and I can’t find instructions to replace the brake pads for that vehicle anywhere. Is it the same process as any MK7 golf?

@ericcarson342 Жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about brakes. The brake light came on. 2018 Golf R. Is it likely for the front brakes only? Also, can you replace only the pads. and not rotors? Thank you for the videos.

@oldchev2850 Жыл бұрын

It depends on the car. I had one model Honda that wore out 3 sets of rear brakes to one of the fronts. A friend had the exact model and his was the same. My T-roc is wearing the rears slightly more than the front so it just depends on the car, brake pad compound etc. Most cars wear the fronts quicker but in saying that, the new pads often have a thicker lining on the front, therefore they can all wear out at the same time. As far as the rotors go, you can get them machined if they will still be thick enough after machining. The minimum thickness is nearly always cast into the rotors on the inside but you can’t normally see where it’s cast until you remove them. The dealership should be able to tell you what the minimum thickness is for front and rear. You need a micrometer to be able to get past the unworn lip to measure them. To be honest, it’s not worth it. It would cost me $80 for both of my front rotors to get machined and yet it is only $190 for both brand new ones. Rears are even cheaper. If you opt to machine them, they might clean up in spec but soon after, they may wear to below minimum thickness. It’s not worth scrimping on.

@LKS98 Жыл бұрын

822 newton meters are quite a lot for wheel bolts 😅😅👀

@Zakw17 Ай бұрын

Is opening the brake reservoir while you’re compressing the piston recommended?

@fcpeuro 27 күн бұрын

It will not hurt anything; just be sure to lay some towels down in case your reservoir is too full (check and remove excess fluid first before doing this if it is).

@stealth418 3 ай бұрын

Those caliper brackets need a boat load of torque.. damn...

@bikerbrosman293 10 ай бұрын

Same process for a mk7 and mk7.5?

@fanofyoutubers9434 Жыл бұрын

Where can but that exact drive ratchet that takes off the 21mm bolts

@BrotherRobb Жыл бұрын

Are the original rotors not able to be repaired when they have such a lip?

@AgentOffice Жыл бұрын

Not if they have a lip.

@oldchev2850 Жыл бұрын

Yes you can get them machined if they end up thicker than minimum required thickness ( this measurement is usually cast on the inside of the rotor) but really it’s not worth it. Machining can be more than half the cost of new rotors and if you’re doing the job yourself, it can be a pain to drop them off for machining and pick them up again. If you have the new rotors ready to go, you can just get the job done and not have the worry of them wearing below the minimum thickness soon after.