Hi all,

It's been a while, I hadn't written a 'How to'... 😁

Here's a new tutorial to replace front brake pads on a Kodiaq Mk1. To begin, here's the system:

Only screws #8 have to be removed and replaced. Make sure they are supplied with the pads when you buy them. Otherwise, their OEM P/N is WHT003250.

They're already coated with Loctite.

Required tools:

- 13mm wrench for screws #8

- 17mm wrench to lock the guide rods (not marked, but included in assembly #5) and protected by a dust sleeve.

- High-temperature grease (graphite or copper-based / less than a pepper grain for each pad)

- G-Clamp and wooden block to push the piston back

- Brake cleaner spray

Tightening torque: 35 Nm

Then, I wouldn't do better than this video, which was very helpful:

What this video doesn't explain:

- The necessary tools (see above)

- The tightening torque (same)

- The wear indicator is only present on the right side.

- The inner and outer pads are different. There's a kind of "half-moon" shape on the pads that go on the piston side (and I think the guy puts the inner left pad instead of the outer right one in the video 🤔)... If any doubt, just take a look at the old pads. You'll see the pistons imprint on the inner pads anyway.

- High-temperature grease should be applied to the tabs at the top and bottom of the pads to ease sliding in calipers (once you know this, you better understand what he's doing at ~5:20 and 6:00)

- To reconnect the wear indicator, you have to push the connector in quite firmly until you hear a small "click." I don't know if it's the same for all connectors, but for mine, I really had to force it a little.

- ⚠️ Before pushing back the second piston ⚠️, better check the brake fluid level in the tank to make sure it won't overflow. If necessary, remove some with a syringe to bring it close to the maximum level or just above

- ⚠️ Before restarting and pumping the brake pedal ⚠️, close the brake fluid tank, otherwise, it will definitely overflow. IMHO, the video is misleading on this point.

There you go 🙂 !

Hi. Is this the same as the superb mk3? About to embark on changing my discs and pads.

That's the whole point of the MQB platform. Unless it's a factory-installed sport brake system, the differences are minimal. Otherwise, compare the PR code. I can practically take apart brakes like that blindfolded by now 😅

I also recommend using a wheel hub grinder with your cordless drill, so that the hub gets clean too.

Edited 17 May17 May by Cairus

That’s what I hoped. Thanks will look to get one.