Replacing VW Golf Mk5 front brake pads and discs - "How to"

How to change your VW Golf Mk5 (GTi) front brake pads and/or discs.
We also have a video showing you how to renew rear pads and discs.

[@dihappy]

Great video! Hello from Texas! :)

[@bradhopson]

I assume this would be the same procedure for the mk2 Seat Leon Cupra with the bigger brake size 345mm?

[@kidjef]

Thank you so much for the videos. Replaced front and rear pads today by watching them. Very clear instructions, helped a LOT!

[@cavinsoo]

Do you know how to remove the heat shield behind the rotors?

[@konytart]

Great video. Did this on a Seat Leon mk2 (2006) 2.0 TFSI, the parts are the same and these instructions work perfectly. Front discs were 312mm. Didn't have the brake pad level sensor on the car, so I just removed the lead on the new pads with a pair of wire cutters.

[@jonen9494]

Great work. Well explained too!

[@leespencer100]

Spot on. Second side only took me 15 mins. Great video. Is it much harder to replace the rear disc and pads?? I used anti squeal Greece on the back of the pads . Is this ok??
Thank you.

[@lostdaltonian]

Best walk-through yet, Save a fortune at the garage with this one... thanx

[@bradhopson]

The Cupra shares the same brakes as the VW R32 / Audi S3.
Thank you fro the comment.

[@brex71]

Great walkthrough. Was extremely helpful in replacing the rotors on my Jetta.

[@fajko100]

Thank U wery much, for this clip.
Best regards

[@brentwilkey]

Great step-by-step video!!!

[@leetaylor5139]

Yes because everyone has a air compressor in their home

[@VWGenuineParts]

Hi Lee, we very much appreciate that nobody has a compressor at home but the idea of the video was for people to make an informed decision whether or not to tackle the job or leave it to a specialist. If you do decide to go ahead you would just need to use a bar and socket and torque wrench. Kindest regards, Team VWGenuineParts