how do i change the brake pads (front ) on a mk5 golf?

well it wasnt too bad on mine....i have minimal mechanical experience and done it ok...first undo the bonnet and take the lid of the brake fluid resevior take the wheel off.....feel behind the caliper for 2 allen bolts undo them...theres some metal clips holding the pads on to the caliper...remove them..then with a decent sized screw driver or small pry bar lever back the piston to remove the caliper fully ..theres a a hole in the caliper to use and lever away from the disc ,be careful dont gouge or bend the disc....place the new pads in the caliper and reverse the process clean the disc first though, do one at a time so you have the other wheel as a reference in case you get lost. do the other side REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID RESEVIOR CAP get in your car pump pedal until it feels ok...if its a long pedal you may consider getting them bled.also i advise letting the wife take the car for its first test run lol.....1st side took me 1 hr the other 20 mins and im still alive hope this helps

i accept no resposibility if you attempt this with seeking a professional

barry
June 2010