Car Fix DIY Videos

►The rear brakes on your VW Mk7 Golf R may be smaller than the fronts, but they’re no less important. Ensuring your pads and rotors are healthy is a very important part of ownership. If your brake pads or rotors are visually worn past their usable life, or if you’re experiencing brake squeals or the rear of your car shuddering under braking, it’s time to replace these components.

Replacement of the Golf R brakes couldn’t be more straightforward and is a job that nearly anyone can tackle in their garage or driveway at home. It requires minimal special tools, all of which are outlined in the intro of this video.

Follow along as Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro’s Professional DIY’er, walks us through the step-by-step process to replace the rear brake pads and rotors on a Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R.

00:00 – Intro & Tools Needed
02:58 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Brake Fluid Reservoir Check
04:06 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Parking Brake Retract
06:20 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Rear Wheel Removal
07:25 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Rear Brake Caliper Removal
12:12 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Rear Brake Rotor & Pad Replacement
15:43 – Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Rear Brake Caliper Install
19:12 – Wrap-up

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Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Rear Brake Kit: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-brake-kit-zimmermann-ate-kit-528836kt2?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk7%20&utm_content=rear%20brake%20diy

This video applies to the following vehicles:
Golf R MK7 Golf R
Position: Rear, w/ 310mm Rotors
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Manual Brake Kit
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Manual Brake Kit
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 CYFB Manual Brake Kit
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 DJJA Manual Brake Kit
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 DJJA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2019 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 DLRA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2019 Volkswagen Golf R Base Hatchback 2.0L L4 DLRA Manual Brake Kit

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