How to Replace Rear Brakes 99-05 Volkswagen Jetta

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace your own worn, squeaky, fading old brakes. This video is applicable to the 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Volkswagen Jetta or Golf, or Audi TT
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• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oNA/1AX...
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/omD/1AX...
• Slip-Joint Pliers
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• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/opP/1AX...
• Bearing Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/ofn/1AX...
• Mineral Spirits
• 7mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oaj/1AX...
• 8mm Allen Wrench
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ooj/1AX...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oot/1AX...
• Large C-Clamp
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[@coveylane]

Just finished changing pads on our VW. With your helpful video everything went great.

[@1AAuto]

+coveylane Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/timing-chain-set/i/1atbk00100?KZbin&CTA+Comment&AYCU1s6Pg

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[@guillaumeauclair2629]

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[@brianjones6465]

You do not need to remove the caliper BRACKET to replace the rotors. And, you need a special tool to compress those rear pistons, like Nissans in the rear. Fronts are fine with a c-clamp, but not the rears.

[@phamasite]

I spent an hour trying trying to press the piston in. the twisting did not work. the pressing did not work. It wasn't until I watch your video that you have to press with clamp and twist with pliers to get it in. Thanks. You saved me. No thanks to VW for poor design.

[@oponentgull186others4]

Actually, this isn’t on vw, but on the misleading video. C-clamp is bad for this as it brakes the piston slightly. It’s best to use the intended item for this. Not to mention it skipped a few steps and left out a lot of materials.

[@landrybolin4411]

If you are like me and you can't get those stubborn caliper mounting bolts off (not even an air powered impact will work) just know that you don't actually need to take off that bracket. The caliper should squeeze out and back in just fine without taking it off.

[@1AAuto]

+Landry Bolin Thanks for the tip!

[@87MrHeard]

Thanks for the video. Now I truly understand how to properly use a C clamp on the piston. Really thought I had to buy one of those brake tools.

[@1AAuto]

No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@oponentgull186others4]

Really? A large c clamp is bad for it, not to mention it takes way way more force to do correctly.

[@oponentgull186others4]

Thanks for the amazing video. One problem though. The c-clamp has no use here, a special part is required to pull back the piston to get the caliper back on, the screws that hold on to the rotor require Allen wrenches, there’s nothing about loosening the brake fluid lid. This video almost got me stranded.

[@zappatx]

After it screws in, does braking power unscrew it the other way or is it some type slip action that returns pressure?

[@dannyshelton266]

You could use the proper brake caliper tool and do it the right way also

[@drittttt]

Doing a 1998 Jetta rear brakes (Thanks alot 1AAuto for NOT doing a rear brake video for the MK3 era. Had to piece it together from amateur videos). The rear brake piston seems the same. But I cannot turn it at all. I am using exact same pliers you are using. Is my piston malfunctioning??

[@drummerkidmorlock5858]

Whats the torque on those last two 13mm bolts??

[@johnkanderson]

Fantastic video, thanks guys!

[@reyesshow]

Excellent video! God bless you!!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace the brake rotors and pads on their vehicle we carry them for many different year, make and model vehicles. We also offer free shipping in the US. Here's a link to our website www.1aauto.com/?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@stevenherd9799]

Another great video!!!👍💪

[@1AAuto]

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[@roderickmarcum8945]

Is this the same process on a 2003 Beetle or is there anything different?

[@1AAuto]

+Roderick Marcum The part shown in the video does fit your application. It should be the same or a similar procedure! 1aauto.com

[@josephlongo6556]

Do u have to twist the piston or can u just use a c clamp to push it in ??????

[@1AAuto]

+Joseph Longo Thanks for watching! These calipers have twist-in pistons, so they will have to be turned will pressures is applied.

[@garethhyder8285]

That screw holding the rotor in place sure makes it easier to put the wheels on.

[@TheChiquixxx]

Do the rotors self calibrate afterwards?

[@jodywabbit4093]

What size pliers you got?

[@sulla9528]

Why did you not use the special tool to compress those rear pistons,

[@J_Ruby08]

Does this work for a 2004 vw golf too?

[@1AAuto]

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[@BrianSmith-yw6yn]

Do those springs on the pads suppose to press against the caliper or through the opening? @1aauto

[@X4530sweeper]

Is 2014 Jetta rear rotors and breakers are the same way as a older Jetta ?

[@rachelmcrage]

Is tightening the piston the same thing as bleeding the brakes or is that different?

[@jameslambert1848]

That's totally different

[@oponentgull186others4]

Bleeding the brakes is when you press on the brake multiple times before moving the car. Tightening the piston is to get the caliper back on.

[@DaReepa80]

No wonder I couldn't get the piston in. I was trying to turn it with the lil cube tool and ratchet.

[@enriqueayalajr4597]

Why not use the proper tool to twist the caliper back in the correct/easy way?

[@ryanstoltzfus1536]

Enrique Ayala Jr maybe because everyone doesn’t have the correct tool🤦🏻‍♂️

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

because broken pistons lead to more part sales and incorrect method videos!!!! I usually like their videos and watch just to give me a heads up and idea of what tools ill need prior to a job, but i can not agree with pliers on a piston ever.

[@blitz_dracula1923]

Tool like 6 bucks

[@mwint1982]

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[@RyanGralinski]

Use a screwdriver and pry the piston into the caliper on a twist in piston thats good

[@1AAuto]

+Ryan Gralinski Thanks for the tip!

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

you don't force it, just moves everything to get it freed up, probably shouldn't narrate it as such though i agree there.

[@mkzmatthew25]

great video

[@mwint1982]

Missing torque spec for the 13mm

[@codymcmillan8835]

It is not an 8mm allen. It is a torx bit. Thanks for letting me strip it with this 8mm

[@1AAuto]

+Cody Mcmillan Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

Your eyes broken? Look before shoving a tool in..... take that with you in life as well as car repair....... Clearly the video shows a torx and never assume yours is the same either way, that one is on you as the video is a reference not a repair bible

[@kennethhamilton1513]

My 2005 Jetta1.8t has 8mm. was corroded a bit, cleaned it out and it worked perfect.

[@Carlitos283]

Drill the screw head off if needed since it is not required after installation. Why is the screw there in the first place? Of course you are required to put a new screw back in.

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

It is there for convenience, namely assembly line and since they use wheel bolts (piss poor design and not as secure as stud and nut, neither here nor there) instead of wheel studs and nuts, just holds it in place till the wheel goes on. It is absolutely NOT needed! However I do not agree with EVER using a pliers on the piston as they are easily cracked. They do make a tool for this and there is many variations of such.

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

Please never use a pliers on a piston! Absolute terrible habbit and maybe this particular one wont shatter but if applying this method on the wrong one and you'll get to expierence a whole new tutorial that people probably will attempt who shouldnt

[@1AAuto]

+Dan Schuster Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@jorgeperezlopez2842]

Reat bracket 50ft/lb

[@albanbulku6573]

Do you need to do a bleed air in this case ?

[@albanbulku6573]

Can I have a list of the material that I need ?

[@brianbagnall3029]

I think you only need to bleed air if you change your brake fluid. Also, he didn't show it, but before closing the brake cylinder you should loosen the brake fluid cap under the hood so there is less resistance.

[@codymcmillan8835]

Nevermind. I just got the 8mm cockeyed in there. That's my bad

[@jamesshaughnessy9715]

Get to do brakes again.