The Volkswagen Brake System Setup

Your vehicle's brake system consists of several different parts. Each of the parts works together to stop the motion of your vehicle effectively. While your vehicle's brake system needs to be serviced routinely, its front and rear brake pads are the parts that will wear down the quickest. Front and rear brake pads can stop a vehicle by using frictional forces against the vehicle's brake rotors. Over time, the friction begins to wear down the materials of the vehicle's front and rear brake pads.

Brake Pad Replacement Service

Front brake pads are typically different from rear brake pads and are usually the brake pads that wear down the quickest. However, to combat the discrepancy, manufacturers design front brake pads differently than rear brake pads so that both sets can be replaced together. There are many different types of brake pads available to you. Still, we recommend that you use the pads that are recommended specifically by Volkswagen for your model for the best results.

Brake Pad Replacement Schedule

Every driver will have a different brake system service routine because of different driving habits. We recommend that drivers generally replace the brake pads on their vehicles at least once every 25,000 - 50,000 miles. Drivers who use their vehicle's brakes frequently, or are harder on their vehicle's brake system, may need to follow a more frequent brake pad replacement routine. To ensure that you remain safe, we recommend that you follow the guidelines that Volkswagen has included in the owner's manual of your vehicle.