VW Jetta Rear Brake Rotors and Pads replacement DIY
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2019
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In this episode I will be replacing rear brake rotors and pads for my friend Sasha's 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Table of contents:
0:36 - Tools
1:23 - Removing wheels
2:09 - Removing caliper pin bolts
3:39 - Removing, cleaning and reinstalling pins
5:07 - Removing the old rotor
6:08 - Installing the new rotor and pads
9:43 - Reinstalling the wheels
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I'm pretty sure everything on a German car is Metric NOT standard. You should always use the box end of the wrench not the open end unless you want to strip the bolts. Use a brass hammer and strike the wrench to brake the tight bolts loose. No offense but soon as I saw you using standard wrenches I knew it was amateur hour.
No way, for real?
Did you expect a professional mechanic here? It's just a dude who gets the stuff done. Was the task on hand completed successfully? Yes. That's it, move on.
@@kitkatk.8258 it’s called criticism.
@@SWATROLLK9 Nah, it's called no one cares about the measurement system, because the task of changing brakes was completed successfully and rest doesn't matter.
@@earthwormjim6962 precisely.
This is simply the best Jetta Mk6 rear brake pad and rotor instructional video I have seen. Great work and thank you! The step-by-step instructions, the tools required, the lighting and camera angles are just awesome great job! You’re going to save your subscribers a lot of time and money. Kudos!
Wow, thank you for speaking so highly of it, I really appreciate it!
Fellow Canadian here! I wish I had grabbed a double-double from Tim's & watched your video before attempting my (2013 Jetta) rear brake job as well. I actually DID overnight the triple-square and found the it wouldn't fit. Came in, beaten, told my wife I needed help- found your video and boy, I was embarrassed...until I read the comments, lol. Seems this is a common occurrence. Now everything is buttoned up. Thank you!
We’ve all been there. More than once! I’m glad you figured it out, cheers!
On my way to harbor freight to get the brake caliper compression tool for 24 bucks and saving myself $400 bucks that the dealer wanted. First time doing VW brakes on my daughter's jetta and these videos make it possible. Thanks for the very clear and specific instructions.
I found the video very clean and polite then a wild tim hortons cup showed up, and I immediatly understood why
Haha, thank you very much! :)
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Dude 😂😭😭😭
Thank you! Just finished and apart from almost stripping one caliper pin bolt everything went super smooth. Appreciate the clear video. I've done a few brake jobs but like to have a clear picture of what I'm going into first and your video did just that.
Thanks a lot!
I want to say thank you. This was my first time changing brakes and this video made me feel like I was a professional.
Awesome! You’re welcome!
Extremely detailed video!! I loved your narration, use of lighting, angles, and the steadiness of your video. !! Fantastic job.
Thank you!
Thanks for a excellent video, I didn't think you can take the rotors off that way. Good job.
Excellent video. The editing and narration are superb! Using the cars Jack and lug wrench shows what can be done with the most minimal of tools. Thank you!
I appreciate this video. Im currently at the point I would take off the caliper housing or mount and turned to this video to see the best way of doing that. I didn't know on some vehicles you could get the rotor off without this step. Thank you.
Thanks for this video. Really helped me on my successful brake change today!!
Wow, thanks so much! Very thorough with views of everything. Great video!
Loved this video going to attempt the same on my 2015 TDI, your Tim Horton's salute was awesome, keep up the great videos!
Thanks, Ben!
I have your same vehicle did you have any problems changing your rear brakes, and do you have to change your rotors?
Great video. Remember, pump your brakes for a good while before you drive the car to make sure the brakes are back in the correct position. A neighbor of mine crashed into another neighbors car when he forgot to do this. Backed down his driveway and could not stop. LOL. Funny to the casual observer but not to those involved.
Thanks!
Happened to me today ROTFL!!!! Thank god I hit nothing 😂😂😂
Nice job. Dont forget to pump the brake pedal to adjust the caliper.
fantastic video thank you for taking the time to make this
Helpful video. Thanks - now I know what I’m getting into.
Very clear view and good explanation, found this super helpful, thanks!
Thank you for your feedback!
I looked into replacing all four of my brakes and rotors. A dealership quoted me nearly a grand before tax. I immediately hung up discovered a brake company called Powerstop. All American made, 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, high ratings, cost around $350 for all four brake pads and rotors. The rest saving up for the kit. And everything else needed. I am getting help from a mechanic.
This video was a life saver. Thanks for the upload.
Thanks for your feedback!
Great video! At the vw dealer for tdi oil change. Almost time for brakes...$800 front/rear. I plan to purchase cross drilled rotors and pads for $300...do it myself. Again great video! Go Blackhawks!
Thanks, Scott! Word of advice from my own experience: unless you are tracking your car or experience severe lack of confident braking, do not go with drilled rotors: they are noisier and they will have shortened lifespan. Just get good quality flat rotors, you won’t be disappointed!
Great video 👍 excellent job going step by step.
Your instructional video was super helpful! Although I wanted to mention that the link you posted for the brake spreader doesn’t have the component that rotates the brake, so it won’t work on the VW brakes. Thought I’d bring it up to save someone else the trouble.
Thank you, Daniel! You are right, I should have amended the link long ago. Done now!
Very good detailed video! There's a few videos where the job is done and explained half ass, metric tools are a better fit on the fasteners, but sometimes you've gotta work with what you have, the only thing I would've done different and that's just me , I use anti seize on the hub and face of the rotor, Good video!
Thanks! I did put anti seize on the hub, rear and the front of the rotor, where it mates with the wheel.
Thanks for the video! Saved a bunch of time not having to pull the caliper bracket. One thing to note on my 2014 TDI (with TRW Calipers) a 15mm wrench fit the best on that inside caliper slide. 15MM is just a tiny bit smaller then 5/8" - also my Gear Wrenches had too thick of a head to slide in the gap, I had to use a standard 15mm. Anyways - Awesome Video!
You’re welcome!
Did yours also have no little brackets for the brake pads in the caliper bracket ?
@@uncledibby Gosh its been so long I dont recall ha sorry
@@GearGuy2001 hahha I just realized 2 years sorry
I liked as soon as I saw Tim’s
Thanks for share your experience with us and help us to save some money 👍👍👍
Also when your finished, pull the E brake handle up and down until it firms up and pump the front brakes until firm before driving off.
Never done brakes... this video helped me thank you
Glad this helped!
exactly the video i needed thank you well explained and concise
You’re welcome!
Nice video dude, I will be replacing my rear pads and rotors tomorrow so this tutorial will definitely help. Hope you had jack stands, and not just the f!imsy OEM jack, for safety
Thanks!
Thank you for showing how to remove without taking the caliper bracket off! saving me tons of stress (even though its already cost me a few hours already...oh well)
Hey, Kevin! I'm with you on that - I only realized that I could remove the rotor without removing the bracket after about an hour of struggling. Were you able to remove it ok?
@@AcuraAddicted unfortunately I wasn't able to, the caliper carrier on my JSW is larger than the one in the video and doesn't allow for me to twist it off the hub. Still helpful as when I buy new calipers ill be sure to upgrade to open carriers!
I see. Well, damn! I hope you were able to complete the change.
*sigh* yeah man I did it yesterday and removed the carrier because on some cars you have to. I just assumed this was like that without even TRYING to get the rotor out without removing it. I had bought replacement bolts no big deal, but getting them properly torqued working off the ground is no fun. It's like 66 ft/lbs plus 90 degrees which is on the order of maybe 140 ft/lbs of total force. Live and learn...I also painstakingly removed the Zimmerman Z-Coat from the friction surfaces (it clogged the shit out of a stainless friendly scotch bright) but apparently you don't have to do that. I'm still suspicious on that one, given how much that crap clogged up a simple scrub pad I really wonder if it wouldn't create issues with brake pads...then again who am I to question Zimmerman.
Yes! Another great video.
Thank you, my beloved son!
Thank you for a very detailed guide on doing this!
You are welcome!
@@AcuraAddicted I subscribed!
Great video!
Thank you for confirming that I don't need to remove the caliper carrier, unlike all of the other Mk6 rear brake videos I've seen on here.
Thanks! It was a relief, as there’s so little space there, and I didn’t have a tool small enough to fit and undo the bolts.
Yes, that blew me away too! I went through hell getting that carrier off with those horrible special spline head bolts, even hurt my wrist.
This is how the dealer does it I bet:)
@@auxmike I know, right?!
@@AcuraAddicted Good day, Do I have to take the caliper carrier off of a 2019 VW jetta or would my jetta brake job work the way shown above?
Hi Jacob. I can’t say for 2019.
Great video only I wish I saw it last spring when I did my breaks and found out the hard way that I didn’t have to remove the caliper carrier, I wasted more time with the triple square than the whole break job lol
Thanks!
literally sitting here looking up triple squares for over night delivery and found this video...gonna save me a LOT of time
Nice!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
You’re welcome!
Great video.
January 25th 2020-
Awesome Video & Very detail Oriented! Step by step instructions were Great 👍. I am going to be doing mine tomorrow! I think I can retract that caliper Piston with a Long set of needle nose pliers, or a big locking plumbers wrench! Wish me luck please! 🤞👍🤩
Thanks for your feedback! Yes, the pliers should be good to retract the pistons, as long as there’s enough range to grab it. Watch the fluid level in the tank. Good luck!
I bought the tool set for $20 on amazon so at least I would have it
Great tutorial - thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thanks great video lots. Of help
Hello! I don't see anything wrong with the video! Thanks!
That poor jack sounded like it was stressing, an enjoyable video... Thanks 👍
Haha, yes, this is our on-going Ford joke :)
@@AcuraAddicted yes I'm with you there lol... even as a chevy dude here I've had more fords in my collection and there is always something comical 😁
Thank you.
Great video
Thank you
I ordered a torque spec poster from idparts, it lists the torque for the rear caliper carrier bolts at 26 ft-lbs
(that's for the CBEA/CJAA engine mk6s)
TOP G THANK YOU!
Great, step-by-step instructions. would have been much easier if I had the piston reverse tool
Thank you!
Open the bleeder and use vise grips it’ll go easily
There’s no need to open the bleeder whatsoever. In fact, I’ve never done that during any brake job on any car I’ve done. There’s always a chance you can break it. It’s only needed when bleeding a new caliper, for example.
Anybody knows what is the torque specs to 18" wheels on this cars?
Cheers!!!
I knew this was Canada from the highway driving scene! Ha!
Very clear video - Much appreciated.... Any problems with the parking brake when doing the rear? - that is my fear.. Spasibo!
Thank you! We had to adjust the parking brake, but not because of the brake job: it was loose from before. Easily adjustable through the centre console.
Hey, Thanks for the clear video this makes it easy to change the brakes. I have a question though. I have changed my brakes on my older cars numerous times and never opened the brake fluid cap in the engine bay. I would always just use an old brake pad and C clamp to push the piston back in to create room. You mentioned to unscrew the cap before pushing the piston back in. At what point do you put the brake fluid reservoir cap back on? Is there any way for air to get into the system from opening this cap? Thanks
Yes, you should always observe the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If it's full, you might damage the system by keeping pushing the fluid with the pistons. When I check the fluid level, I just put the cap back on loosely, so it can be easily removed and observed again. Once all of the pistons are pushed back, and level is ok (or if you have to remove some fluid), put the cap back on securely. Once you install all the brakes and pump the pedal to make sure fluid is pushing pistons securely against pads, remove the cap again and add the fluid back to the proper level.
Is the springs on the pads suppose to press against the caliper?
Hello Bogdan, my name is Bogdan too lol. I got quoted $492 at a volks dealer to replace the rear pads and rotors and I'm like holy crap. I have to find the caliper tool and I'm going to try to do it myself
Hey namesake! :) Glad I could help! Just get the original pads and rotors from VW, they are not expensive. And do it yourself. Just don’t forget that the tool you should be using must rotate the piston at the same time as it’s pressing it in. If it’s not much trouble, can you add a comment after on how it went? Thanks!
Was quoted about $460 for rear brakes the other day at my VW dealer, yikes!!! Looks like a pretty easy project, comes out to about $160 for the OEM pads, rotors and a couple packets of silicone grease for the slider pins on ECS Tuning.
jhamm15 Yep, very straightforward. Good luck!
Acura Addicted what is the tool called?
What tool?
Thanks for the video! How much do you torque the wheel bolts to?
You're welcome! 88 lb-ft or 120 Nm.
I was able to get the job done from this video alone. Thank you!! One question, my brake pads came with clips. There were no clips when I took the old ones out. Is it necessary that I install these?
What kind of clips?
Hi great video. Is this the same process for a 2013 VW jetta S?
Thanks! Sorry, I wouldn’t know.
I'm looking to change the rotors and pads on my 2016 VW passat would it be a similar process or is completely different?
Sorry, can't speak for the Passat.
How can you decompress the brake caliper on my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid SEL premium
Unless the brakes are different, you can do it the same way as here.
Not sure if anyone can help answer my question but I DIYed the brakes watching this video and it was all good for a week until I started hearing rattling noises whenever I hit a bump. My brakes came with anti rattle clips. Do I need to install these somewhere?
As you can see in the video, OEM pads don't come with any extra hardware. Perhaps you used low quality pads for your brake job? Try accessing the caliper and moving the pads with your fingers, see if they are loose. If they are, looks like they are not up to spec. Rattling can also be unrelated to the brake job.
Thank you for the video but I have a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta s and it's hard as hell to take off the rotor from the front wheels they have some kind of star lug in the middle not sure what that is or what tool I need.
Yes, the rotors are held on the hub with a screw as I depicted in the video here: ua-cam.com/video/rlwLDihX4j4/v-deo.html. You need to remove the screw in order to remove the rotor. Also, as mentioned in my video, you can find all the tools you need in the beginning of the video here: ua-cam.com/video/rlwLDihX4j4/v-deo.html
Great video Bogdan,
I performed the exact same steps. However, is it normal that the car still move when I pull the hand brake? My Jetta is a 2016.
Other than that, this seems to be good.
Hi Eric. Thanks! No, the car should stand still even on Drive (without you pressing on accelerator). We had the same issue with this car. You can adjust the parking cable through a tiny window covered by a plastic piece in the centre console box. But you also need to make sure the cables are not messed up on the rear brakes. We ended up having to adjust both.
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It only did it when I was driving at 40-50km/h. If the car is on the handbrake, without touching the gas, it’s not moving. So I’ m not to worried
Also forgot to mention that it’s a brilliant idea to change the rotor without taking off the carrier. I think its even easier to clean when it’s in place.
Again, thanks for the video.
Oh, got it. Yes, of course if the car is not moving on handbrake on Drive from standstill, your parking brake is fine. Thanks again!
You didn't list the special caliper wind-back tool you used. Also, it's not just a screwdriver, but a T30 Torx for the set screw. I would add spraying it with penetrating fluid since it is notorious for getting stuck. Nice work otherwise!
Thank you for your feedback!
Best
Can most definitely fit a socket and ratchet I'm there just a little fyi
Hi I just did my brakes and the rotors are coated, when I was breaking everything was fine but the paint (where the pads press) didn't complitely comme off on both sides, is that normal?
Hi Kevin. Yes, that is completely normal. It will come off eventually when the pads are flush with the rotors after some time. This shouldn’t affect braking.
@@AcuraAddicted thanks for the quick reply! I honestly thought maybe only part of the pads were in contact with disc and that I did something wrong
Bottom line is the car stopping right. The coating will come off eventually.
I never knew the rotor came off like that!
Me neither! :)
The bearing is also a sealed unit bolted on , so its not the same issue with press fit bearings, having to hammer them out and back in , and then grease them and keep it all clean while assembling.
Hi, whats the size of the rear rotos because i see a diferent sizes, I own a 2012 jetta S ..
Hello. No idea, sorry, this was three years ago.
I’m dreading on taking my caliper bracket off.. every video I have seen they remove and clean them then I can do that without removing it I hope... I have 1.8t 2016 Jetta mark 6 and I have 81000 miles with same pads/rotors... hope this goes smooth when I decide to change them soon... I know fronts are 90 torque for caliper bracket what are rears??? 66???
Sorry, don’t know the torque
What are the measurements for jetta 2015 sport rotors, front and rear ??
Thanks
No idea, this is a different car in the video.
What if the break fluid reservoir is full and I have one more to do? How do I lower the reservoir fluid?
You can use a syringe or a turkey baster to suck out some brake fluid temporarily.
Thanks man you helped me out today
No worries! Thanks for your feedback!
The standard size wrenches are probably close enough, but those are metric fasteners. Overall decent video.
Yep, thanks! The sizes that I don’t have in metric, so I used the closest SAE ones.
HI, did you torque to spec or 1/4 turn would suffice?
Should suffice. I don’t have torque specs.
I tried this today BEFORE I seen this video.
I now know I need a tool to compress the piston.
That's why i couldn't fit the new brake pads.
I hope you can get the tool and complete the replacement!
is this video for Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2014 wagon?
No, regular sedan.
Can you use a box wrench on those caliper bolts... ?
Sure, if it fits.
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Get also a jack stand for your birthday :)
Haha. I’ve had those for years. It’s just a quick video using the car scissor jack.
Grease on the rotor ? Wow
I’ve heard of anti seize but not grease because it liquifies when it gets hot and can leak on to the rotor itself and cause either a fire or ruin your pads
Yes, it was anti-seize grease on the rotor hat. It did not liquify and provided excellent anti-seize protection. It also did not cause any fire or fire hazard whatsoever, as well as it did not ruin the pads, and has been reapplied again at the next brake change last year. But thanks for your input!
Before you start do you work on it with brake engage or not?
No
Форд без масла в коробке🔥🔥🔥
И ездил ведь!
Where can you get that brake pad piston compressor
You can usually rent it for free from your local auto store.
Fellow canadian? : D do i need to buy a torque wrench? Are Those screw t30 screw needed to be torque? Sorry for asking stupid questions, i am completely a newbie
Hi. Yes, fellow Canadian! I did not use a torque wrench because I do not know the proper torque for those.
What does this have to do with Acuras? Are you going to change your channel to "Volkswagon Addicted'?
Yes, Acuras are my primary interest and passion. That, however, in no way means that there won’t be any other cars featured here. Except Hyundai and Kia. I hate those.
Most places charge upwards of 450$ to replace brakes and rotors
Did you use 272 mm or 253mm? I have a 2012 and the new rotors I got that are 272 won’t fit. You might have to completely take off the rotor bracket......
I didn't measure, but I'm assuming we had smaller rotors. I hear for the bigger ones you actually have to remove the bracket.
Acura Addicted auto zone sells 272mm and o Riley’s sells 253mm. 272 fits but you need bigger calipers. I just redid my rear brakes today. And I wanna see if you can bleed the brake line... because omg. Using that tool to open the caliper holder sucks!!!
You don't need to bleed brake fluid unless you have air in the system or you are replacing it. I've never bled my MDX since 2011 when I got it.
there is a factory screw on that disk that you dont show how come?
ua-cam.com/video/rlwLDihX4j4/v-deo.html
Do i need to retract the pistons all the way? I mean, inte you break you push Them out again
When you install ned brake rotors and pads, they will be thicker than the old ones, so you need to make more space in between the piston and other caliper side to accommodate for expanded rotors and pads. If you want, you can measure the exact thickness of the new rotor and pads and retract the piston just enough to fit the exact increased thickness. But why would you waste your time doing that if you can just retract the piston all the way back right away?
@@AcuraAddicted Ah ok, thats what i thougt.. was just wondering if it's enough to retract until everything fits or they have to be retracted all the way, my pistons where a pain in the a** to push back, so i only did it as far as it needed to.. problem now is that the breaks are always on, not so that it can't spin but i can feel some resistance.. was wondering if that was the cause or something else..
I only changed the pads and not the rotor
So today I learned about twist piston calipers. I couldn’t figure out why my pads just didn’t fit
Glad to be of service!
Does this apply for a 2017 jetta?
No idea, sorry
someone help I can't fit the caliper tool in its way too compressed any suggestions?
Caliper issue?
@@AcuraAddicted yep it was frozen ty
My piston just spins and won't twist back in. Can you help me out? Thank you
If you are using a tool similar to the one I use in the video, there is no way for the piston to spin and not back into the cylinder. Because the tool works by twisting the threaded pin so it's both twisting and pushing. There is no one action without the other when using this tool. If it spins, it pushes. If it cannot push anymore, it won't spin.
@@AcuraAddicted it took some time but I was able to spin it back into place for the pads to fit!! Thank you!
Great to know, and glad it worked out!
Would this be the same process with a 2016 jetta ?
Sorry, I have no idea.
@@AcuraAddicted Ok, I am only asking because my brakes are making like a deep metal scratching noise even without hitting the brakes… not sure if this is the problem …
Is it necessary to bleed brakes after this? Do you recommend bleeding the brakes.
No and no.
@@AcuraAddicted my 2017 jettaTSI has hill assist. Manuel pull up parking brake. Do I need a special scanner tool to reset caliper pistons?
No idea, sorry!
Did you ever figure this out lol?@@chrisr.986
Where did you get the brake pads that come with caliper bolts??
Directly from the dealer.
@@AcuraAddicted thays probably why lol. I got mine from Canadian tire.
Yeah, that’s probably why. OEM pads are not that expensive, though. In any case, I hope aftermarket works well for you!
@@AcuraAddicted I hope I can get some after market bolts. Or maybe the ones that are on there will suffice.
does this work for a 2017 jetta?
Sorry, I don’t know.
Why is my caliper so hard to put back on? Feels almost like the line is short now and can’t reach all the way back to its original position (the caliper)
I got the bottom screwed in finger tight but I’m literally pulling so hard to try to get the top screw holes to align. I feel like it has something to do with the spring on the very back
I hope you reply asap I’m literally outside in my apartment parking lot day light is running out
May be you did not retract he piston all the way back or something is wedged that prevents it to slide on?
F clamp on the caliper before you remove works better at resetting the piston.