First of all, let’s talk about my car in use. The gauntlet is the 2019 comfortable version of the 280TSI DSG, which has traveled more than 50, 000 kilometers since the end of 2019. Since buying a car, it is mainly used for work commuting and self-driving travel. On weekdays, I also pay attention to the daily maintenance of the vehicle. I go to the store regularly for maintenance, but the car has not broken down so far. The overall feeling of using the car is still very satisfied with the power and performance of this car. Especially when self-driving, facing all kinds of complicated road conditions, I have never been disappointed. Just like a Polo at home, I feel that this car is stable in all aspects and is still very solid.
When I was doing maintenance in the 4s store where I bought the car, the repairman reminded me that the battery of the car was losing power and the tires were worn out, but it was not impossible to use them again. I just asked me to replace them as early as possible, especially when I mentioned that the brake pads were thin, meaning that this could not be delayed, so as not to increase the maintenance cost caused by scratches on the brake discs. To be honest, I didn’t take it seriously at that time. This time, I passed another store where Polo had been maintaining and wanted to ask the master to test the battery and tires. By the way, I also checked the brake pads before deciding whether to replace them. Because the insurance of the gauntlet is in this store, there is a rebate of several hundred yuan every year, and it will expire soon after a few years’ accumulation. if it is really not possible, the brake pads will be changed this time.
The maintenance master raised the vehicle to check the battery, tire and brake pads, which was also consistent with the statement of the previous 4s store, and all got a second confirmation that the brake pads were not working. This was the premise of ensuring the safe use of the car, so they decided to replace them on the same day.
The warehouse received the front and rear brake pads adapted to the gauntlet.
It was only when I sent an article to sort out the pictures that I found that the two front brakes were not quite the same, and it was not clear why.
A pair of rear brakes.
The basic process of replacing brake pads is to unload the tires, unscrew the brake pads fixed on the calipers after exposing the brake discs, remove the old brake pads and replace them with new ones, and then restore and install the tires. However, some steps should be paid special attention, such as disassembling and installing brake pads so as not to damage the brake disc. Pay attention to cleaning the surface of the brake disc before installation to prevent foreign bodies. The brake sub-pump should be pressed back with professional tools to avoid hard pressure with a crowbar, so as not to cause the brake clamp guide screw to bend and make the brake pads stuck. Fixed screw to do a rust cleaning, installation must be fastened in place, to avoid inconsistency between the top and bottom of the brake pad can not fully fit the brake disc, resulting in abnormal wear or affect the braking effect.
Replace the front wheel of the brake pads.
Replace the rear wheels of the brake pads.
The following two pictures show the replacement of the old brake pads, in fact, it does not seem to have to be replaced, and the car has only run less than 50,000 kilometers from the replacement of the brake pads, which feels that it should still be useful.
The following is the settlement list: 389.85 yuan for one set of front brake pads, 475.45 yuan for one set of rear brake pads, 406 yuan for man-hours, and 365.40 yuan after discount, totaling 1230.7 yuan. All the above fees will be deducted by the recharge given by the renewal insurance.
Pick up the car in the parking lot after settling the fee, the after-sale master specially told you to pay attention to running-in after replacing the brake pads, it is possible that the brake will feel softer at the initial stage, the braking distance will increase, and do not drive violently for the first 100 kilometers. after running-in, the brake pads and brake discs can be in full contact with the braking effect will be normal.
AgathaBrook 
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September 5, 2024 
