What precautions should be taken when replacing the front brake pad set and removing the brake caliper on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

This is a caution that the brake pedal must not be pressed when the caliper is not in place. Empty brake fluid, lift the vehicle and take off wheels. Clean caliper and disc, and wipe off pads and caliper. Check and change elements, and install new pads. Lastly, put test brakes and then restore the vehicle to service.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Brake Pads Part Number: 4B0-698-151-AF
$102.33 MSRP: $132.29
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- Other Name: Brake Lining; Brake Pads
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4B0-698-151-AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Rear Pads Part Number: 3B0-698-451
$65.44 MSRP: $84.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Lining; Rear Pads
- Replaced by: 6C0-698-451
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3B0-698-451
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Brake Pad Set Parts and Q&A

Q: What precautions should be taken when replacing the front brake pad set and removing the brake caliper on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: This is a caution that the brake pedal must not be pressed when the caliper is not in place. Empty brake fluid, lift the vehicle and take off wheels. Clean caliper and disc, and wipe off pads and caliper. Check and change elements, and install new pads. Lastly, put test brakes and then restore the vehicle to service.