My brake are worn and needed repair

Hi,

Front brake pads and rotors really aren't too hard to do. If you do it yourself, make sure to purchase lifetime parts so you'll never have to pay for the parts again.

You can expect brake pads to last approximately 25,000 miles. However, that can change based on terrain and driving habits.

To start, here is a link that shows in general how it's done. You can use this as a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The pics below correlate with the directions.
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3C2) V6-3.6L (BLV)
Front Brakes, FN 3 Brake Caliper
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front Brakes, FN 3 Brake Caliper
FRONT BRAKES, FN 3 BRAKE CALIPER
Front Brakes, FN 3 Brake Caliper

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Brake Pads

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Piston Resetting Tool (T10145)

Removing

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!

- Remove wheels.

- Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper - arrow - and remove.

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- Separate the connector - 1 - for brake pad wear indicator.

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- Remove caps - arrows -.

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- Loosen both guide pins - arrows - and remove from brake caliper.

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- Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

- Remove brake pad from brake caliper or from brake carrier.

Cleaning:

CAUTION!
Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

- Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads at brake carrier, remove corrosion.

- Clean brake caliper.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake caliper.

Installing

Before pressing piston into cylinder using piston resetting tool, brake fluid must be extracted from brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

- Press piston back.

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- Install outer brake pad on brake carrier.

- Insert inner brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper (piston).

- Tighten brake caliper to brake carrier using both guide pins.

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- Install both protective caps.

- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

- Connect brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Install wheels.

After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

Check brake fluid level after replacing brake pad.

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Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Removing

Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing subsequent service work on brake caliper.

- Remove wheels.

- Using a screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper and remove.

- Separate the connector for brake pad wear indicator.

- Connect bleeder hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve of brake caliper and then open bleeder valve.

- Insert (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.

- Remove the brake hose.

- Pull both cover caps from bushings of brake caliper.

- Loosen both guide pins and remove from brake caliper.

- Pull off brake caliper from brake carrier.

- Remove brake pads from brake caliper.

Installing

Piston is pressed back.

Outer brake pad sits on brake carrier.

- Insert inner brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper (piston).

- Tighten brake caliper to brake carrier using both guide pins.

- Install both protective caps.

- Screw brake hose on brake caliper.

- Remove (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

- Connect brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Bleed brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] See: Brake Bleeding > Procedures > Brake System, Bleeding.

- Install wheels.

Torque specification for wheel bolts.

Before moving vehicle, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

Check brake fluid level.

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Rotor Replacement

When the brake caliper is removed for pad replacement, you will also need to remove the brake caliper mount. On the rear of the steering knuckle, there are two bolts holding the mount in place. Remove the bolts, remove the mount, and then the brake rotor can be removed and replaced.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe