Ha you're telling me I've worked on car's for a long time never had the urge to get on another mechanics video and tell them how to do the job. They must be bored and have no life 💁♂️
Very helpful my man, thank you! The triple square bit is indeed 14mm I picked up a socket bit by itself for 12$ from NAPA near me and had to wrench on those thing quite a bit with a hammer.
Helpful video, so thanks. Just a note for people who don't have the triple square/12 point for caliper bracket...it is not needed. Rotor will slide out without removing the bracket. Might save someone a few bucks...
Im doing this today and found that the Bosch rotor I bought doesnt slide on easily and is getting scratched when trying to forgo the caliper bracket removal. Just a forewarning to others, though I may just be pussyfooting it too much. I'm gonna get the triple square set today and just take it off to prevent any damage to the new rotor.
For some years of the MK6 you don't need to remove the caliper bracket, in this case you don't, I believe some of the pre-facelift trims you do, in this case you don't. I replaced the rears on my 2015 GLI and didn't need to so it saved me a step. But great vid with well laid out instructions if you have minimal tools and equipment. It's also a good idea to clean the hub and use some anti seize. Good idea to replace the 14 mm bracket bolts and 13 mm caliper bolts too, as theses are usually one time use, or at minimum add some blue loctite to them
This video was very helpful. I will like to add that it’s not mandatory To remove the 12point spline bolts that secure the bracket. Those two bolts aren’t securing the actual rotor in any way and you can clearly see it if you stick your head behind the rotor. Those spline bolts are torqued tight as ffck and were a headache to get off. Remove the caliper, unscrew the the T30 and tap the rotor off. I’m assuming he removed in the video to avoid damaging the bracket maybe. Nonetheless thank you!
One of the best I've seen and how I work - many years, lots of machinery with no manuals :) I have a 2016 Tiguan with the electric part brake "EPB" they call it (I see both ways to back off, 12v and scanner if have it). I'm hoping mine only takes 20 mins too :) lol!! It's interesting the same year different model and the whole EPB thing (would have passed on that if had a choice when purchased). That whole bracket on/off thing at the bottom :) 1st comments - not if you have to wack it with a hammer :) (if they are that expert, why watching videos on YT? - I'm not, but saw the hammer wack and know why you removed the bracket). Anyway, thank you and all the folks that do these - they don't make "Haynes" manuals like they used to. *I was somewhat concerned with Torque specs (could use a general bolt chart I know, no specs online - super secret I guess?) but how you gonna put one on (torque wrench anyway) - and see your mechanics "feel", or snug +1/4 turn and feel less anxious - thanks for that. Best regards to you (a year later too)!
Please make edit to video so people avoid removing caliper bracket as it is not necessary. Thank you for video, really needed help for using tool to push back caliper piston
Good video, definitely helpful. Just a side note: be careful with applying that much force on a ratching wrench. Use the box end to brake it free then use ratched side. Great video tho 👌
Great video--- I think I can tackle this myself with your help from this video -- do you have a recommendation on which brake pad/rotor to purchase please?
@@ozaernajim4315 plus lifetime warranty. When they go out next time you just take the old ones in and get another set for free. I was able to get brembo rotors for 28 each 3 years ago and they're barely worn. Depending on which brake system you have, they can be super cheap. I have the TRQ system but others have the Bosch.
I did the brakes on our car today and I noticed this comment after I removed the splines on one side. That led me to look further and I noticed that you in fact DONT have to remove them so your comment saved me shit load of time when I went to do the other side. I think he only took the bracket off to have more room to put the rotor on. I did have to wiggle and jiggle it just a little bit with the bracket on but nothing too crazy
My wind back caliper has stopped winding back mid-brake job. I’m only using half the tool (socket adapter) because the back pressure plate of the tool wouldn’t fit into the caliper. Now the piston only turns but it is NOT going in further. I called a shop, they told me I should have put the car in service mode before starting the job. He was fairly sure but not 100%. Is anyone familiar with this issue. The piston rotating but not going back in in order to put the new pads on?
2016 jettas don't have electronic parking brakes to my knowledge. You need to get the backing plate in there to apply pressure while spinning other wise it will just keep spinning like you described
@@danthebrakeman Hill assist are on some of the newer manual Trans on the Jettas. Hill assist is a safety feature so the car doesn't roll back on a steep incline.
@@ozziecrosby2092 yeah be careful if you strip it it’s costly bolt just be patient took me like 2 hours of trying but it eventually broke I will prob just take it to a shop for breaks and rotors from now on 😂😂
@@danthebrakeman I ended up getting one but it keeps coming out of the slots. Got one of two to work, one just keeps spinning and won’t go in/ down at all. I’ll get a good 10 rotations in measure it and it’s in the same spot. Any ideas why that’s happening? Might be the janky tool from autozone but I hope that’s all
The bit you used to remove the caliper bracket you referred to as a 14 mm - 12 point. That is a Torx bit if I am correct? maybe not called the same in all countries. usually a Torx bit is numbered T50, or T55 etc. to denote the size. Does anyone know what the equivalent of 14mm is in a Torx Tsize? Or please explain to me if I have really confused something. The largest Torx bit in my socket set is a T55 and I will need to go buy something larger if someone could please tell me what size I need to do this. Thank you.
It can also lead to improper seating premature wear... why not just clean them. I'm guessing you prefill oil filters but dry off the seal on the filter....
@@danthebrakeman Damn dude. You make a video that has all kinds of wrong info and when someone corrects you, instant pussy aches. I've got a tampon for you.
Thanks for the video, i did not know so many Master mechanics needed to watch your video since they all want to tell you how to do
Ha you're telling me I've worked on car's for a long time never had the urge to get on another mechanics video and tell them how to do the job. They must be bored and have no life 💁♂️
Appreciate you putting this up for us not so mechanical folk lol step.by step was spot on, thanks!
NEVER let your caliper hang by the hose. Support it with a bunge cord or set it on something that relieves the weight.
doesnt matter as much if they are aluminum
rear calipers dont stress the brake line, its the parking brake cable with the strain on these.
Very helpful my man, thank you! The triple square bit is indeed 14mm I picked up a socket bit by itself for 12$ from NAPA near me and had to wrench on those thing quite a bit with a hammer.
Good stuff!
Helpful video, so thanks. Just a note for people who don't have the triple square/12 point for caliper bracket...it is not needed. Rotor will slide out without removing the bracket. Might save someone a few bucks...
Im doing this today and found that the Bosch rotor I bought doesnt slide on easily and is getting scratched when trying to forgo the caliper bracket removal. Just a forewarning to others, though I may just be pussyfooting it too much. I'm gonna get the triple square set today and just take it off to prevent any damage to the new rotor.
Dude....u just saved me from a mental breakdown lmao thank you lol
For some years of the MK6 you don't need to remove the caliper bracket, in this case you don't, I believe some of the pre-facelift trims you do, in this case you don't. I replaced the rears on my 2015 GLI and didn't need to so it saved me a step. But great vid with well laid out instructions if you have minimal tools and equipment. It's also a good idea to clean the hub and use some anti seize. Good idea to replace the 14 mm bracket bolts and 13 mm caliper bolts too, as theses are usually one time use, or at minimum add some blue loctite to them
This video was very helpful. I will like to add that it’s not mandatory To remove the 12point spline bolts that secure the bracket. Those two bolts aren’t securing the actual rotor in any way and you can clearly see it if you stick your head behind the rotor. Those spline bolts are torqued tight as ffck and were a headache to get off. Remove the caliper, unscrew the the T30 and tap the rotor off. I’m assuming he removed in the video to avoid damaging the bracket maybe. Nonetheless thank you!
One of the best I've seen and how I work - many years, lots of machinery with no manuals :) I have a 2016 Tiguan with the electric part brake "EPB" they call it (I see both ways to back off, 12v and scanner if have it). I'm hoping mine only takes 20 mins too :) lol!! It's interesting the same year different model and the whole EPB thing (would have passed on that if had a choice when purchased).
That whole bracket on/off thing at the bottom :) 1st comments - not if you have to wack it with a hammer :) (if they are that expert, why watching videos on YT? - I'm not, but saw the hammer wack and know why you removed the bracket). Anyway, thank you and all the folks that do these - they don't make "Haynes" manuals like they used to.
*I was somewhat concerned with Torque specs (could use a general bolt chart I know, no specs online - super secret I guess?) but how you gonna put one on (torque wrench anyway) - and see your mechanics "feel", or snug +1/4 turn and feel less anxious - thanks for that. Best regards to you (a year later too)!
Thanks for the comment I have several videos on how to tackle the EPB with out a scanner the process is the same on almost all vehicles.
Nice video. Doing brakes tomorrow myself. These dealerships really are so expensive. I can do it for a fraction of there outrageous quote. 👍🏼
Please make edit to video so people avoid removing caliper bracket as it is not necessary. Thank you for video, really needed help for using tool to push back caliper piston
Fixing to do my daughters 2014 over the Christmas holidays. Bought a sunex stubby M14 triple square for like 12 bucks. Hopefully it will work
What is the name of the specialty tool used to reset calliper
Good video, definitely helpful. Just a side note: be careful with applying that much force on a ratching wrench. Use the box end to brake it free then use ratched side. Great video tho 👌
My brake pad kit came with hardware. Am I not supposed to put these clips on the caliper bracket before putting the pads back on?
Thanks.
Hammering into the pads is very correct))))))
No grease on the ears of the pads? I believe you should always put some
Great video--- I think I can tackle this myself with your help from this video -- do you have a recommendation on which brake pad/rotor to purchase please?
It's really just preference we use mostly duralast gold brake pads and rotors.
@@danthebrakeman okay, thank you very much. I will give that a try --I noticed those Duralast were priced pretty good. Way better than Bosch.
@@ozaernajim4315 plus lifetime warranty. When they go out next time you just take the old ones in and get another set for free. I was able to get brembo rotors for 28 each 3 years ago and they're barely worn. Depending on which brake system you have, they can be super cheap. I have the TRQ system but others have the Bosch.
R1 concepts best brakes you can get
Thanks for the info. Good video
Thank you!
like the video do you have anything on 2014 gas switch car shut down
good video
I didn't know Bill Belichick was a mechanic! 😂
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it was nice you wire brushed that rear hub...before putting on the rotor ..
What size is 12 point bit used to remove the bolts that hold the caliper bracket? Is that 12 point bit also known as a triple square bit?
Yes its a triple square I believe it's a 14
Once you use at T30 bit located on the front of the old rotor, the rotor slides right off without messing with the complete caliper removal
Hey my caliper is pushed too far out to fit the tool in there. Any ideas?
You maybe able to get a pair of Chanel locks on it and spin it in enough to get the tool in or maybe look for a lower profile tool
you don't even need to remove the caliper bracket of a Volkswagen to replace the rotors.
You do when they come with brackets that prevent the rotor from coming off
I did the brakes on our car today and I noticed this comment after I removed the splines on one side. That led me to look further and I noticed that you in fact DONT have to remove them so your comment saved me shit load of time when I went to do the other side. I think he only took the bracket off to have more room to put the rotor on. I did have to wiggle and jiggle it just a little bit with the bracket on but nothing too crazy
I just did my grandsons and there was no need to take off that bracket
My wind back caliper has stopped winding back mid-brake job. I’m only using half the tool (socket adapter) because the back pressure plate of the tool wouldn’t fit into the caliper.
Now the piston only turns but it is NOT going in further.
I called a shop, they told me I should have put the car in service mode before starting the job. He was fairly sure but not 100%. Is anyone familiar with this issue. The piston rotating but not going back in in order to put the new pads on?
2016 jettas don't have electronic parking brakes to my knowledge. You need to get the backing plate in there to apply pressure while spinning other wise it will just keep spinning like you described
I was so sad when I seen a round shaft in the back. Off to the store I go for some 12 points😂
Also don’t even need to take the bracket off, you can sneak the rotor off with a hammer for future reference
To just change break pads do you have to take the caliber and rotors off first ?
No just caliper.
My nephew wants me to replace his brake pads. My nephews car is manual and has brake hill assist. Do you have brake hill assist?
This model did not I'm not really sure what you mean by hill assist? Are you talking about an electronic parking brake?
@@danthebrakeman Hill assist are on some of the newer manual Trans on the Jettas. Hill assist is a safety feature so the car doesn't roll back on a steep incline.
I have Hill assist on mine, 2012 Jetta 2.0 5 speed. The process doesn't change at all if that's what you're asking.
No need to remove the caliper bracket, so don’t worry if you don’t have that special socket
How then I'm 2 hours duck and need help.
@@MrSweating
Did you ever get it off?
@@ozziecrosby2092 lol yeah 4 months ago with a hammer
@@MrSweating
Lol!! My son is doing his right now and can't get one of the allen head bolts off. Even after heating it up
@@ozziecrosby2092 yeah be careful if you strip it it’s costly bolt just be patient took me like 2 hours of trying but it eventually broke
I will prob just take it to a shop for breaks and rotors from now on 😂😂
What is that spinning tool you used on the caliper. Circle shaped with two teeth on it to spin it. I’m stuck on that part
Just Google brake caliper tool
@@danthebrakeman I ended up getting one but it keeps coming out of the slots. Got one of two to work, one just keeps spinning and won’t go in/ down at all. I’ll get a good 10 rotations in measure it and it’s in the same spot. Any ideas why that’s happening? Might be the janky tool from autozone but I hope that’s all
Mine is doing the same. Same issue with the tool as well. 16’ Jetta.
Spins but won’t reset all the way to put new pass on. What did you find
I never got it exactly the way I wanted it to be. But I ended up totaling my Jetta in September lol
The bit you used to remove the caliper bracket you referred to as a 14 mm - 12 point. That is a Torx bit if I am correct? maybe not called the same in all countries. usually a Torx bit is numbered T50, or T55 etc. to denote the size. Does anyone know what the equivalent of 14mm is in a Torx Tsize? Or please explain to me if I have really confused something. The largest Torx bit in my socket set is a T55 and I will need to go buy something larger if someone could please tell me what size I need to do this. Thank you.
No the bit is not a normal torx bit they are specific to eupean models often referred to as triple square
@@danthebrakeman thank you
@@danthebrakeman spline
Zero need to remove the caliper bracket...
Oh boy
You can get the rotor out of these Volkswagen without taking the bracket off. I just did it!!
How?
@@RENEIND just pull em out there is enough room
You don’t have to take the bracket off
the replacement rotors are coated in oil, why would you not clean them off, in most cases that can lead up to an annoying break squeal
Not sure maybe you should make your own video about how to clean them off ill come leave you a job well done comment. The oil burns off on its own.
It can also lead to improper seating premature wear... why not just clean them. I'm guessing you prefill oil filters but dry off the seal on the filter....
@@danthebrakeman Damn dude. You make a video that has all kinds of wrong info and when someone corrects you, instant pussy aches. I've got a tampon for you.
Couldn’t you have removed rotors without removing caliper bracket?
No
There is a video ua-cam.com/video/rlwLDihX4j4/v-deo.html where the guy shows how to take off the rotor by angling it off with the bracket on.
Yes you can. I just did it.