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PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:20 pm    Post subject: Brake and rotor change 2012 Golf TDI Reply with quote

Hey all,
I'm not new to this forum. But am new to late model VW cars.
A coworker needs new brakes on his 2012 Golf TDI. He had a quote from a local tire store of $1100+ to replace the brake pads and rotors. Shocked

Since I have a garage full of tools. I volunteered to help him change the parts at my home.

Admittedly, I have little (read "0") experience in this field on a late model VW. Embarassed

Are there any special procedures that I need to be aware of? Special tools, other than the caliper reset tool?

Any help you can lend my way would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:28 am    Post subject: Re: Brake and rotor change 2012 Golf TDI Reply with quote

Les Schwab? They come out running to take your money. They usually replace the calipers while doing any brake job. Sadly, they rarely install them correctly. The brake hoses are usually twisted since they do not reposition them during the installation.

The fronts should be like any other brake system. Make certain things are tighten down properly. The rear caliper pistons need to be rotated while pushing them back in. It can be difficult without the right tools. Make certain you suck the brake fluid out of the master cylinder to prevent spillage. Not a bad time to flush the brake fluid too.

Do yourself and your coworker a favor, buy good parts. The local parts supplier may have good parts for your American car but typically lack when it comes to European cars. Rotors that are coated look better longer. If they are not coated, they are probably cheap junk.
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