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Jetta Brake pads Install Guide

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Why do it

Fresh pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel, caliper and rotor.
    Watch this step (on a 99-05 Jetta) (0:36–2:06)

  2. Press the piston

    • Press it back.
    Watch this step (3:37–4:22)

  3. Service the pins

    • Clean and grease them.
    Watch this step (4:22–7:48)

  4. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (7:48–8:29)

  5. Reassemble

    • Refit the rotor and caliper.
    Watch this step (8:29–10:58)

  6. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel, caliper and rotor.
    Watch this step (on a 99-05 Jetta) (0:36–2:06)

  7. Press the piston

    • Press it back.
    Watch this step (3:37–4:22)

  8. Service the pins

    • Clean and grease them.
    Watch this step (4:22–7:48)

  9. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (7:48–8:29)

  10. Reassemble

    • Refit the rotor and caliper.
    Watch this step (8:29–10:58)

  11. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on an 05-09 Jetta) (0:42–1:45)

  12. Remove the parts

    • Take off the pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (1:45–2:27)

  13. Refit the bracket

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:35–5:00)

  14. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:00–7:10)

  15. Remove the wheel

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (on an 11-18 Jetta) (0:11–1:10)

  16. Remove the caliper

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (1:10–2:53)

  17. Swap the pads

    • Fit new pads and reassemble.
    Watch this step (2:53–9:55)

  18. Remove the wheel

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (on an 11-18 Jetta) (0:11–1:10)

  19. Remove the caliper

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (1:10–2:53)

  20. Swap the pads

    • Fit new pads and reassemble.
    Watch this step (2:53–9:55)

  21. Remove the brakes

    • Remove the wheel and parts.
    Watch this step (on a 2019-24 Jetta) (2:17–4:20)

  22. Press the piston

    • Clean and press it.
    Watch this step (4:20–5:36)

  23. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (6:59–8:14)

  24. Reassemble

    • Refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (8:14–9:30)

  25. Remove the caliper

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (on a Mk7 GTI, same brake) (3:01–5:35)

  26. Remove the carrier

    • Take off the carrier.
    Watch this step (6:44–8:57)

  27. Press the piston

    • Compress it.
    Watch this step (8:57–9:55)

  28. Refit

    • Refit the carrier and pads.
    Watch this step (10:40–13:29)

  29. Remove the brakes

    • Remove the wheel and parts.
    Watch this step (on a 2019-24 Jetta) (2:17–4:20)

  30. Press the piston

    • Clean and press it.
    Watch this step (4:20–5:36)

  31. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (6:59–8:14)

  32. Reassemble

    • Refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (8:14–9:30)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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