How to properly remove and install a brake caliper while ensuring effective brake system maintenance on Volkswagen Passat?

Removal of the wheel requires the bolts of the front or rear wheels to be loosened, the vehicle raised, and standing on jackstands and the opposite end of the wheels blocked to remove the wheel. In the case of a rear caliper, loosen the cable bracket by un- screwing, and loosen the cable by un- screwing it out of the toggle lever. To install a front caliper, using a flare-nut wrench, unscrew the fitting of the brake line to avoid rounded corners, unscrew the bracket of the brake line and remove the line and plug the fitting to avoid the loss and contamination of fluid. In taking a rear caliper off, remove the inlet fitting bolts, get rid of old sealing washers, part with brake hose, and plug it to prevent contamination and loss of fluid, unless the caliper is to be removed to gain access to other parts, in which case use a piece of wire to hold the caliper in position. Then de-assemble the guide pins or mounting bolts of a caliper to remove the caliper. To install, follow the steps in reverse being careful not to forget to install new sealing washers on each side of the brake hose inlet connection to a rear caliper and make sure the fitting bolt is correctly tightened and the mounting fasteners are properly secured to the torque specification. Lastly, empty the brake system, test the hose connection points, pump the brake pedal a few times before driving and make a proper test of the brakes before taking it back to normal service.

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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 5QM-615-423-B
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- Other Name: Caliper Assembly
- Position: Left
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 5QM-615-424-B
$137.43 MSRP: $192.49
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- Other Name: Caliper Assembly
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 357-615-124-AX
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- Position: Right
- Replaces: 357-615-124-A
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- 1995-1996, 1990-1993 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 357-615-123-AX
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- Position: Left
- Replaces: 357-615-123-A
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- 1995-1996, 1990-1993 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 5QM-615-423-A
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- Other Name: Caliper Assembly
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 5Q0-615-423-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2022 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 5QM-615-424-A
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- Other Name: Caliper Assembly
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 5Q0-615-424-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2022 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 561-615-124-B
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- Position: Right
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- 2016-2020 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 561-615-124-A
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- Position: Right
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- 2016-2021 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 1J0-615-123-D
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- Position: Left
- Replaces: 3A0-615-123, 3A0-615-123-A, 8N0-615-123
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 1J0-615-124-D
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- 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 1K0-615-123-E
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- 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 561-615-123-A
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- Position: Left
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- 2016-2021 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 8V0-615-123-D
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- Position: Left
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- 2021-2022 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 357-615-123-BX
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- Position: Left
- Replaces: 357-615-123-B
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- 1993-1995 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 357-615-124-BX
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- Replaces: 357-615-124-B
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- 1993-1995 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 561-615-123-B
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- Position: Left
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- 2016-2020 Volkswagen Passat | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 8V0-615-124-D
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- Position: Right
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- 2021-2022 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 5K0-615-424
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- Other Name: Caliper Assembly
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 8E0-615-424-A
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- Position: Right
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- 1999-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Caliper Part Number: 8E0-615-423
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- Position: Left
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- 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 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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Volkswagen Passat Brake Caliper

The Volkswagen Passat Brake Caliper converts the hydraulic force provided by the master cylinder into the clamping force that forces the brake pads onto the rotor and thus causes the car to decelerate in a predictable and safe manner. Within a rugged cast iron casing, the Volkswagen unit accommodates one or more steel or phenolic pistons, fluid seals, bleeder screws, a hose port, and dust boots to hinder dirt. There are two layouts that the company has been using over the years. Fixed calipers are solidly fixed to the surface and operate paired pistons on either side of the disc, providing strong and balanced stopping; however, they are heavier and require a very true rotor. Sliding calipers or floating calipers are ones that only have their piston or pistons on the inboard side, sliding on polished guide pins so that the inboard pad is clamped by the housing itself, a common choice to provide lower weight and lower cost, although they require clean slides to prevent adhesion to a Volkswagen. Some rear models have a screw-driven parking brake system that clamps the wheels down when the car is parked and would need a rewind tool to rewind new pads after use. In most Passat models, these designs are usually accompanied by warning systems that alert the driver in case of uneven pad wear. Symptoms that indicate that the Brake Caliper is faulty are that it has leaked fluid, a sinking pedal, grinding of the pedal, or the vehicle is pulling sideways. Maintaining every Brake Caliper will ensure that every Volkswagen halts safely.

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Volkswagen Passat Brake Caliper Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to properly remove and install a brake caliper while ensuring effective brake system maintenance on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
Removal of the wheel requires the bolts of the front or rear wheels to be loosened, the vehicle raised, and standing on jackstands and the opposite end of the wheels blocked to remove the wheel. In the case of a rear caliper, loosen the cable bracket by un- screwing, and loosen the cable by un- screwing it out of the toggle lever. To install a front caliper, using a flare-nut wrench, unscrew the fitting of the brake line to avoid rounded corners, unscrew the bracket of the brake line and remove the line and plug the fitting to avoid the loss and contamination of fluid. In taking a rear caliper off, remove the inlet fitting bolts, get rid of old sealing washers, part with Brake Hose, and plug it to prevent contamination and loss of fluid, unless the caliper is to be removed to gain access to other parts, in which case use a piece of wire to hold the caliper in position. Then de-assemble the guide pins or mounting bolts of a caliper to remove the caliper. To install, follow the steps in reverse being careful not to forget to install new sealing washers on each side of the brake hose inlet connection to a rear caliper and make sure the fitting bolt is correctly tightened and the mounting fasteners are properly secured to the torque specification. Lastly, empty the brake system, test the hose connection points, pump the brake pedal a few times before driving and make a proper test of the brakes before taking it back to normal service.