Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Volkswagen Golf

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00 ~150–200€
Temps estimé 1h30–2h00
Coût estimé ~150–200€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Golf II 1983-1993 6
  • 1.8 16V Gas (PL)
  • 1.8 Gas (GX)
  • 1.8 Gas (HT)
  • 1.8 Gas (PF)
  • 1.8 Gas (RD)
  • 1.8 Kat. Gas (RV)
Golf III 1991-1998 3
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 2.8 VR6 Gas (AAA)
Golf IV 1997-2007 14
  • 1.8 Turbo Gas (AGU)
  • 1.8 Turbo Gas (ARZ)
  • 1.8 Turbo Gas (AUM)
  • 1.8 Turbo Gas (AWD)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AGR)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATD)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AXR)
  • 2.0 Gas (APK)
  • 2.0 Gas (AQY)
  • 2.0 Gas (AZJ)
  • GTi (1.8 Turbo) Gas (AUQ)
  • R32 Gas (BFH)
  • R32 Gas (BML)
Golf V 2003-2010 4
  • 2.0 TFSI Gas (CCTA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (BPY)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (BWA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CAWB)
Golf VI 2009-2013 6
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJAA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Gas (CBFA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Gas (CCTA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CRZA)
Golf VII 2013-2021 12
  • 1.4 TSI Gas (DGXA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRBC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRUA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CHHB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CNTA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CXCA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CXCB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CXDA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CYFB)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Gas (DJJA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Gas (DLRA)
Renew both front brake discs 1h30–2h00
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30–2h00
Renew both rear brake discs Front-wheel drive 2h00

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Volkswagen Golf?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Volkswagen Golf front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Volkswagen Golf?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Volkswagen Golf front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Golf II 1983-1993 1983-1993 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.8 16V Gas (PL), 1.8 Gas (GX), 1.8 Gas (HT), 1.8 Gas (PF), 1.8 Gas (RD), 1.8 Kat. Gas (RV), 2.0 Gas (9A) Diesel, Gas
Golf III 1991-1998 1991-1998 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU), 2.0 Gas (ABA), 2.8 VR6 Gas (AAA) Diesel, Gas
Golf IV 1997-2007 1997-2007 1.8 Gas (AWP), 1.8 Turbo Gas (AGU), 1.8 Turbo Gas (ARZ), 1.8 Turbo Gas (AUM), 1.8 Turbo Gas (AWD), 1.9 Diesel (BEW), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AGR), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATD), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AXR), 2.0 Gas (AEG), 2.0 Gas (APK), 2.0 Gas (AQY), 2.0 Gas (AVH), 2.0 Gas (AZG),… Diesel, Gas
Golf V 2003-2010 2003-2010 2.0 TFSI Gas (CCTA), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (BPY), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (BWA), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CAWB) Gas
Golf VI 2009-2013 2009-2013 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJAA), 2.5 Gas (CBTA), 2.5 Gas (CBUA), GTi (2.0 TSI) Gas (CBFA), GTi (2.0 TSI) Gas (CCTA), R (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CRZA) Diesel, Gas
Golf VII 2013-2021 2013-2021 1.4 TSI Gas (DGXA), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CNSA), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CNSB), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CXBA), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CXBB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRBC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRUA), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CHHB), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CNTA), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CXCA), GTI (2.0 TFSI) Gas (CXCB)… Diesel, Gas

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