DIY - Passat CC Replace Front Brake Pads

Changing your front brake pads can be done quickly because they are easier than the rear brake pads.
When changing the front brake pads on Passat CC you don't need third party apps as VCDS.

Requirements:

1. T45 Torx Bit
2. Screwdriver
3. Clamp

Step # 1: Remove both front wheels.
Step # 2: Remove caliper bolts  but you need remove both rubber plugs first.
Step # 3: Use the screwdriver to remove the caliper spring.
Step # 4: Open your brake fluid reservoir, Now push piston back on caliper using clamp.
Step # 5: Now replace the brake pads, there will be a brake wear warning wire on driver's side.
Step # 6: Put the caliper back onto the carrier, reattach the caliper bolts, reinstall the caliper spring.
Step # 7: Put the wheels back, pump the brakes a few times until they feel normal and you're done.

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Learn About How To Use Jumper Cables

I will explain to you how to use jumper cables as easy as possible in 7 easy steps.

Important quotes: There some car software as VCDS ( VAG-COM Diagnostic System ) required battery chargers when replacing the brake pads on Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake (EPB), because The EPB module is very sensitive to low voltage conditions. So if you don't have a battery charger and need to do some repair on EPB replace brake pads etc, simply you can use the jumper cables as battery charger. Taking into account The dead car as your car with VCDS, Skip Step # 5, if you've finished working with VCDS disconnect it and go to the next step # 6 etc..

Here is a picture of how the jumper cables looks like.

Requirements:

• Jumper Cables
• Working Car

Step # 1 : Park the two cars close together, Engines off, and both cars are in park.
Step # 2 : Clamp the red jumper cable to the Dead car's positive battery ( + ), Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the Live car's positive battery ( + ).
Step # 3 : Connect the black jumper cable ( - ) to the Live car's negative battery, Connect the other end of the black jumper cable ( - ) to the Dead car's engine or body clean metal.
Step # 4 : Start the Live car's engine and let it idle for a while.
Step # 5 : Start the Dead car's engine your battery will charge itself if you let it run for a while.
Step # 6 : Disconnect the black jumper cable ( - ) from the dead car. Then disconnect the black jumper cable ( - ) from the Live car.
Step # 7 : Disconnect the red jumper cable ( + ) from the Live car. Then disconnect the red jumper cable ( + ) from the Dead car.

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