How to: Best way to replace brake pads for VW Jetta - DIY

[@robertrothenberg2743]

Thank you! Your video made it possible for me to tackle my Jetta with ease. I appreciate your efforts.

[@VagabondBuilds]

You're welcome!

[@quiles351]

Next time before you push in the caliper piston open up your brake fluid reservoir thay way your not putting to much pressure on to the system and break a seal if you open the cap first you wont have any pressure

[@VagabondBuilds]

I never do that or never did. But good pointers. I never had any issues for not doing so.

[@dimasrodriguez3155]

Good tip. I've had that happened before 😅

[@anifanjabil6063]

This is awesome. A bit basic, but helpful tips

[@VagabondBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ethanw4031]

Not trying to be "that guy" but it's not a "caliber". It's a caliper.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha you’re not that guy pal… you’re not that guy lol

[@jonathanc-lo1188]

Same here man.

[@brandonhellrung2161]

Thank god I am not the only one. It was killing me every time he said it.

[@Br0tat0eCh1p]

Great video! I think you need to put in a reminder to re-compress the brakes before taking it out on a ride. That's what I have always done at least.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Great point!

[@Jaycomma]

What do you mean?

[@210dc2mike]

@@Jaycomma you just pump the brakes before taking it out of gear and driving.

[@kalilstorm]

At 6:03 you said depending on the car you may or may not take off the entire caliper. What would make you want to take the entire caliper off?

[@VagabondBuilds]

If you can’t take the guide pin bolts out(the pins with the rubber housing)

[@lonredmon2496]

Great instructional video for the new guy. I've done several brake jobs myself but I always loke watching a video before tackling a new vehicle. Now, are you saying caliber or caliper? That was driving me nuts as they are calipers.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I constantly say caliber, but you are so right!

[@adellveionparker458]

Are you not able to decipher what he means

[@Howlssato2013]

do you need to program the brakes ? or can you replace them without it

[@VagabondBuilds]

Replace without.

[@Howlssato2013]

@ thank u cause I have 2020 rline they was telling I am looking at 1000 for the job

[@VagabondBuilds]

@@Howlssato2013 wow. pretty expensive. Which state are you in?

[@VagabondBuilds]

California

[@yadwindercheema4510]

Help full video

[@VagabondBuilds]

Glad we can be of help! Thank you for watching.

[@KinjalPrajapati-l4r]

Isn't it necessary to replace rotors while doing pads? Any suggestions please. My rotors are looking in good shape but vw recommends both rotors & pads at same time.

[@VagabondBuilds]

How many miles does your car have on it? Also, does your car shake at higher speed if you start braking? If the car shakes at higher speed while pressing brake than they should be changed for sure.

[@kinjalprajapati1630]

⁠@@VagabondBuilds I’ve 130K miles. I feel no shaking even when braking at high speed. It really holds up very well. Impressive performance thus far. This is the first time will be doing replacement.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I would not replace rotors if no shaking. Just pads.

[@deasttn]

Nah. If your rotors are in good shape, then keep em

[@derekrichter4680]

I keep seeing that some kind of scanner is needed to put the rear brake into "service mode" so it can be retracted. Is this true? I need to replace my pads on my 2020 jetta SEL but don't want to risk damaging that brake motor by manually turning the piston..

[@VagabondBuilds]

No it’s not true. We didn’t use any scanner and car is still fine.

[@PestVic]

It’s not a scanner. It’s a position thing. You can usually access it on your dash menu. The option will release the pad pressure a bit (service position) so that you can remove them easily. Then procedure as usual. Then when you’re done, you use the dash menu to reset the pad position out of the service state. It’s only on some newer cars though.

[@colebrockman3812]

What is your "handy dandy tool" named? You say we could rent it but i never heard a name for it.

[@VagabondBuilds]

We actually dropped a picture shortly after I say “handy dandy” is what you can rent from autozone or O’Reilly. Check it out or show it to the counter clerk who will be helping you out.

[@poetjake]

Its a brake tool. Basically here in Colorado you pay for the tool and when you return they give you the money back.

[@WormGottiTV]

Did you have to retract the back brakes from inside the car ?

[@VagabondBuilds]

What do you mean retract them?? To retract them I believe I showed it in the video. Nothing else was done inside the car.

[@aaronsoto8474]

He's referring to the e brake motor, could have done damage not retracting by scan tool or removing ebrake motor and manually disengaging.

[@devonhoward1635]

Just for future reference when you are undoing the lug nuts it doesn’t matter if you’re on the “” transmission gear ““ you’re on the parking paws and parking paws are supposed to hold the weight of the vehicle so you undoing the wheel lug nuts you are not going to put enough pressure on them to break anything so I would not worry about that or stress on it

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for the tip! It's good to be thorough!

[@jessehall7171]

No lubrication?

[@VagabondBuilds]

No….

[@Cimone90]

Hes right. You should have used some new synthetic brake grease​@VagabondBuilds

[@TNEZCHANNEL]

I got same question 🥴

[@VagabondBuilds]

@@TNEZCHANNEL We'll definitely do it next time.

[@BrandonSalas-us8mm]

Love you long time doing mobile service on my motorcycle needed the size for pins

[@VagabondBuilds]

Sorry, didn’t understand

[@Slavaway258]

Just started watching I hope that this helps me as well however would be nice if creators would put a parts list and or/tools list in the description

[@VagabondBuilds]

Sorry for that. But hopefully it was a big help 😅

[@Slavaway258]

@@VagabondBuilds it helped fund a more detailed video. Thank you

[@VagabondBuilds]

Your welcome!

[@Slavaway258]

@@VagabondBuilds ‘YOU’RE’

[@jonathanc-lo1188]

@Slavaway258 Really? Did you even look at your reply before criticizing this guy? How did you "fund" that more detailed video?

[@edderrodriguez3746]

My back brakes don’t want to go in all the way when I bought the too for it

[@edderrodriguez3746]

Tool

[@VagabondBuilds]

Really? Interesting… have you resolved the issue?

[@deasttn]

Do you have to twist while compressing?

[@PestVic]

Oof! Sorry had to comment again. Not having that jack stand in the rear secured was a big safety issue! You got to be more careful man 🙏🏽

[@VagabondBuilds]

Great point!

[@LearnWithBahman]

Is it working for 2024?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Not sure…. But I don’t believe it should be much different.

[@ozziecooley4599]

What about the e brake

[@VagabondBuilds]

Ebrake should be off when working on back break pads.

[@Kk26995]

@@VagabondBuildsdid you have to use an OBD tool to retract the electronic parking brake?

[@ShortiezR6]

@@Kk26995e brake doesn’t engage itself there’s a button for it , should be a p lever

[@marioc9163]

Jack stand is essential for your health...

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes…. I agree 😅. No argument here.

[@PestVic]

Oh man… those rotors needed to come off too. Those grooves in those rotors most likely instantly transfered into those new pads and breaks were ruined no more than a few weeks in 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea, owner didn’t want them changed… but I said the same thing.

[@brianb4501]

That rotor is shot

[@VagabondBuilds]

How do you know?

[@12by12]

​@@VagabondBuildsI'm genuinely wondering, does the caliper compression trick have the ability to damage the rotor?

[@hardcore2017]

@@VagabondBuildslook at the grooves in it, that rotor is cooked 😂

[@dremckinney7877]

Bro that caliber is just fine!!!! I’ve been doing brakes for 25yrs. And they’re completely fine…

[@Offensively-normal]

Unequivocally. that was a vagabond style brake pad swap. No doubt.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Lol yes. I didn’t have my tools haha

[@wayneblackburn7805]

Please don't post videos like this unless you can show it being done CORRECTLY. Brakes are a vital safety system. NEVER, EVER, install new pads on old rotors that look like that. They are scored, uneven surfaces and the new pads WILL NOT seat properly. Either machine them if still in tolerance, or replace the rotors. Further, CLEAN and lubricate the calipers before reassembling things.

[@linusbarloonii237]

Oye! I would never recommend replacing the pads without replacing or turning the rotors. Also, it would be good to clean the caliper mounting bracket and use some brake grease / silicone on the slides and slide areas of the pads. Also good to clean the hub when replacing the rotor to have a clean surface for the new rotor. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKWtiXdqgKlkmqssi=UNlySgEsuuDV7X4p

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for the tips! Great points.

[@deasttn]

Slap jobs are fine if your rotors are in good condition

[@mattcau207]

Caliper duh

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha 🤣

[@chrisdorazio2288]

Kind of an amateur show

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thank you… hopefully it helped.

[@deasttn]

What did you think KZbin was all about?