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

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  • @quiles351
    @quiles351 Місяць тому +8

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому +2

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

    • @dimasrodriguez3155
      @dimasrodriguez3155 Місяць тому +2

      Good tip. I've had that happened before 😅

  • @robertrothenberg2743
    @robertrothenberg2743 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @anifanjabil6063
    @anifanjabil6063 6 місяців тому +3

    This is awesome. A bit basic, but helpful tips

  • @ethanw4031
    @ethanw4031 3 місяці тому +20

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  3 місяці тому +5

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

    • @jonathanc-lo1188
      @jonathanc-lo1188 8 днів тому

      Same here man.

    • @brandonhellrung2161
      @brandonhellrung2161 2 дні тому

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

  • @Br0tat0eCh1p
    @Br0tat0eCh1p 4 місяці тому +3

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  4 місяці тому

      Great point!

    • @Jaycomma
      @Jaycomma 3 місяці тому

      What do you mean?

    • @210dc2mike
      @210dc2mike 3 місяці тому +3

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

  • @kalilstorm
    @kalilstorm 2 місяці тому

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому

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

  • @devonhoward1635
    @devonhoward1635 День тому

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  21 годину тому

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

  • @KinjalPrajapati-l4r
    @KinjalPrajapati-l4r 2 місяці тому +2

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

      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
      @kinjalprajapati1630 2 місяці тому

      ⁠@@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
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn Місяць тому

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

  • @lonredmon2496
    @lonredmon2496 3 місяці тому +1

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @adellveionparker458
      @adellveionparker458 2 місяці тому +1

      Are you not able to decipher what he means

  • @derekrichter4680
    @derekrichter4680 3 місяці тому

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @PestVic
      @PestVic Місяць тому

      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.

  • @Howlssato2013
    @Howlssato2013 2 місяці тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Replace without.

    • @Howlssato2013
      @Howlssato2013 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому

      California

  • @WormGottiTV
    @WormGottiTV 4 місяці тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  4 місяці тому

      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
      @aaronsoto8474 Місяць тому

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

  • @jessehall7171
    @jessehall7171 2 місяці тому +1

    No lubrication?

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому

      No….

    • @Cimone90
      @Cimone90 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @TNEZCHANNEL
      @TNEZCHANNEL 2 дні тому +1

      I got same question 🥴

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  2 дні тому

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

  • @colebrockman3812
    @colebrockman3812 2 місяці тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому

      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
      @poetjake Місяць тому

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

  • @yadwindercheema4510
    @yadwindercheema4510 4 місяці тому

    Help full video

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  4 місяці тому

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

  • @Slavaway258
    @Slavaway258 2 місяці тому

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому

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

    • @Slavaway258
      @Slavaway258 2 місяці тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому

      Your welcome!

    • @Slavaway258
      @Slavaway258 2 місяці тому

      @@VagabondBuilds ‘YOU’RE’

    • @jonathanc-lo1188
      @jonathanc-lo1188 8 днів тому

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

  • @BrandonSalas-us8mm
    @BrandonSalas-us8mm 5 місяців тому

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

  • @PestVic
    @PestVic Місяць тому

    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 🙏🏽

  • @edderrodriguez3746
    @edderrodriguez3746 2 місяці тому

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

  • @linusbarloonii237
    @linusbarloonii237 Місяць тому

    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: ua-cam.com/video/FtJXD4KD1dI/v-deo.htmlsi=UNlySgEsuuDV7X4p

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tips! Great points.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn Місяць тому

      Slap jobs are fine if your rotors are in good condition

  • @PestVic
    @PestVic Місяць тому

    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
      @VagabondBuilds  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @marioc9163
    @marioc9163 Місяць тому

    Jack stand is essential for your health...

  • @LearnWithBahman
    @LearnWithBahman 2 місяці тому

    Is it working for 2024?

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @ozziecooley4599
    @ozziecooley4599 5 місяців тому

    What about the e brake

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  5 місяців тому

      Ebrake should be off when working on back break pads.

    • @Kk26995
      @Kk26995 5 місяців тому

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

    • @ShortiezR6
      @ShortiezR6 3 місяці тому

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

  • @brianb4501
    @brianb4501 6 місяців тому +3

    That rotor is shot

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  5 місяців тому

      How do you know?

    • @12by12
      @12by12 5 місяців тому

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

    • @hardcore2017
      @hardcore2017 3 місяці тому

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

    • @dremckinney7877
      @dremckinney7877 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Offensively-normal
    @Offensively-normal 6 місяців тому

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

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  5 місяців тому

      Lol yes. I didn’t have my tools haha

  • @chrisdorazio2288
    @chrisdorazio2288 4 місяці тому +2

    Kind of an amateur show

    • @VagabondBuilds
      @VagabondBuilds  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you… hopefully it helped.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn Місяць тому

      What did you think UA-cam was all about?

  • @mattcau207
    @mattcau207 2 дні тому

    Caliper duh