VW GOLF GTI MK7 - How To Replace Rear Brake Discs & Pads Change Swap Replacement

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How to replace the rear brake discs and pads on a VW Golf GTi Mk7.
Tools used:
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You will also require a diagnostic program such as VCDS/Vag-Com, to reset the rear handbrake motors.
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@benpatton280 2 жыл бұрын

Just as a note. After a heads up from my local independent garage, I have just changed the rear discs and pads on my '19 Cupra Ateca that has the same rear brake setup. If it is the same setup, you may be able to remove and replace the discs without removing the pad carrier. Removed the caliper and pads as per this video and then knocked the disc off and by angling the disc away from the car the disc just slid out. Clean up and replacement as per the rest of the video. Much much easier than struggling to undue those pad carrier bolts!

@georgeh01 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. I've just tried replacing, got to the M14 12-P stage and after trying for a good long time I can confirm you CAN NOT take the old Disc off, let alone put a thicker new one one - had to put it all back together and order a cheap tool to try again tomorrow. :(

@VtecPower6384 Жыл бұрын

@@georgeh01 Today we had the same car as in the video. 2014 GTI Performance with the exactly same rear brake. 310x22mm discs, same caliper, etc. And it is really the fact, that I dont have to remove the carrier, to replace the disc. On this car with this brake, you can let the carrier mounted, the disc fits between the carrier and the hub very easily. I made a short Video and pics of it. Its really cool, because it saves very very very much time.

@wrongmark 4 ай бұрын

I just did my father-in-laws mk7 golf rear brakes (2019 1.5TSI). Tried my best to get the disc off without removing the calliper bracket but there was no chance.

@ashokvastani 2 жыл бұрын

I wish all mechanics were this thorough. Brilliantly presented. Well done. :)

@CalumB 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you! Special thanks for mentioning all of the bolt sizes, as I had to go and buy a spline bit for this job so it was good to know the size ahead of time.

@danielwatson2068 Жыл бұрын

Good video, well presented. Just done mine. One thing I do is put a light coating of antiseize between the new disc and the hub after cleaning it all up in the hope of making it easier next time - my old discs were pretty rusted solid on and needed some fairly hefty persuasion with a lump hammer to get them off..... A bit more than tapping required!

@jezevans8697 Жыл бұрын

Another very helpful video, thanks. All set to upgrade my R next week. For the help of my OCD, please clean those pretty calipers lol

@fahedzahran Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this has been extremely helpful!!

@josephmwanza5444 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Will be doing mine soon.

@GTI_CHHA 2 жыл бұрын

Solid install, thanks. I am amazed how rusted the brakes are, I guess there's tons of salt during winter time...

@huwjones5879 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clear video. Those M14 Splines are really tight, when I did them the car was on axle stands so my breaker bar had no clearance, it was a real struggle. With the piston, I wound it back as far as it would go then pushed it the final few mm.

@markconlon3629 Жыл бұрын

No need to remove the carrier.

@sparkplug964 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@cfldriven 11 ай бұрын

Torque specs would be nice to completing the job.

@aprmk7gti Жыл бұрын

Hi guys. My gf has a mk7 gti (not performance) and needs a new rear caliper. What caliper would she need? Are they different to the ones i run on a performance pack gti? Any help appreciated.

@mvautomotive7092 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant clear video. Please can you advise as to what version software you are using and usb adapter? I can't seem to find a obd adapter stating for the golf mk7 regards.

@SelectVehicleSpares Жыл бұрын

We used VCDS (Vag-Com) and the cable that comes with that package.

@markmahone390 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do this job on the ground. Could I use an impact wrench for the spline bolts?

@SelectVehicleSpares 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you could use an impact wrench, but if possible we would use a hand tool when undoing for the first time, to give a better 'feel' of the bolt.

@JPxrs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video. Looking to get x4 new Brembo discs and all new pads on my Mk7.5 GTI 2017. Just wondering what size the back discs were you fitted? Always thought oem size was 272mm rear and 312mm front, but cant find any brembo 272 rears, only 300mm? Thanks

@SelectVehicleSpares 2 жыл бұрын

On the vehicle in the video (GTI Performance), they were 310mm rear discs. On other models (including non-GTI) the sizes can be 272mm and 300mm.

@muhammadmirza4283 2 жыл бұрын

Just to add to the reply, if you have a mk7/7.5 performance pack, it had the same brakes as the golf r which were 340mm front discs and 310mm on the rear (I recently got brakes for my mk7 performance pack and these were the correct size). I think it is the none performance pack GTI's had 312mm up front and 300mm rear

@markconlon3629 Жыл бұрын

Rears are 300 front 312mm.

@joel6689 Жыл бұрын

All other videos i seen i have to rotate the piston in with a special tool and in this video you dont have too. Is it because of the electric ebrake? Is there a different i dont want to risk damaging it. Thanks in advance.

@SelectVehicleSpares Жыл бұрын

Yes, in our experience the models with the electronic handbrake just needed the piston pushing straight back in.

@joel6689 Жыл бұрын

@@SelectVehicleSpares thank you, i appreciate your reply.

@nikosmichas1418 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have a maybe a stupid question, the mk7 gti rear disc are no vented . If you want to put vented ones is going to change something? You need to Do something different?

@SelectVehicleSpares Жыл бұрын

Yes, they would require different calipers and carriers.

@nikosmichas1418 Жыл бұрын

@@SelectVehicleSpares thank you legend

@JamieBowden Жыл бұрын

Do manuals have this motor for the parking brake? It feels like a normal mechanical cable brake when I pull and release it in my 6 spd. manual.

@SelectVehicleSpares Жыл бұрын

It depends on the model. If you have a handbrake lever (rather than a switch/button) then you will not have this motor.

@JamieBowden Жыл бұрын

@@SelectVehicleSpares awesome, thank you. I have a 2019 GTI for the North American market, and it uses the traditional lever style hand brake.

@robbiezxc 2 жыл бұрын

Do you open the cap on the brake fluid reservoir

@SelectVehicleSpares 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this will make it easier to push the piston back in.

@robbiezxc 2 жыл бұрын

@@SelectVehicleSpares thanks for the replay

@lewiscannon8213 2 жыл бұрын

Once the Ebrake has been electronically released and Reservoir cap undone can't you just push the piston back by hand???

@SelectVehicleSpares 2 жыл бұрын

No, the motor behind the piston will not allow you to push it back far enough to get the new pads in.

@sisekoqondazimasasakwe2597 2 жыл бұрын

Where can one get the VCDS software?

@germancarfan Жыл бұрын

Just get Carista and £9.99 for a month then cancel

@paulherbert5548 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. One comment I'd like to make is that those carrier bolts are single use torque to yield, at least here in the states they are. I've never done eBrakes before so after resetting them with the VAG tool you still have to manually clamp down on them to get to return? Weird!

@dopiaza2006 2 жыл бұрын

I think the motor just retracts the handbrake pin inside the piston, so still needs manually pushing back.