Rear Brake Pads & Brake Rotor Replacement Volkswagen Jetta 2005-2010
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- In this video we show how to replace the rear brake pads and rotor on a 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
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The driver for the large caliper bolts is a T14 triple square driver ($8-$9 @ Napa) that needs to be torqued to 65 ft.lbs plus 1/4 turn. Supposedly those bolts need replaced after 1 use but no one sells them. The smaller hex head caliper bolts get 26 ft.lbs. They are also one time use but they are available. Another tool needed for this job is a T30 torx driver for the rotor retaining screw. One more thing - I had to use a set of needle nose pliers to rotate the piston back into the caliper (after slightly opening the bleeder screw. Check level later and bleed if necessary). Apparently you will damage the piston if you use the traditional C-clamp. Put the tips in the recessed part of the piston and turn clockwise as you push in. Good luck, Vdubs ARE COOL!
Thank you for this. I bought the only "triple square" set in town, which maxed out at 12mm. I guess that's what Amazon is for.
Thanks you. This video left out literally the only important info.
Sadie, the video shows the process of rotating the piston with the special tool u can borrow from autozone etc. he just shows this process near the beginning of video rather than near the end. but needle nose is an interesting idea. mite try it.
Are the caliper bolts an m14 triple square 12 point torx?
moneyhauler1 yes
The caliper won’t compress at all. I have a compressor like the one in this video and a more serious one, but it just won’t budge.
Torque spec is 90ft lbs for mounting bracket and 26 ft lbs for caliper retainer bolts (2010).
Thanks for the vid. I was eventually able to do the pads and rotors on my daughter's '08 VW Rabbit. Some of the bolts were so tight that it took a great deal of effort to loosen them. Note: 14 mm Triple Square driver is correct. I think it's misleading when people call it a T14, because I believe that would refer to a Torx driver which is a trademarked name for a certain company's six-point driver bit.
Also, if you are buying a Triple Square driver bit for this job, you probably want to get a short / stubby one. I originally bought regular sized ones and once you put it in place, there was not enough room to get the ratchet attached. I had to go back and exchange for the stubby set.
For those that dont know that special socket IS NOT a torx its known as a Tripple square
The rotor retaining screw however is a torx
Pull out your 12 point torx... you mean go buy a 12 point torx kit angrily? Done ! :)
Yep. Thanks for watching Austin!
This guy knows what's up.
FYI jetta mk5.5 (2010 just before they switched to mk6) uses mk6 rear disc brake specs so make sure to order the mk6 rear disc and caliper pads/brackets. The socket sizes needed are also slightly different, 19 to hold the square bit and 12 for the bolt.
Thats not the way to determine the rear pad requirement.. its equally confusing for MK6 !. The Mk6 may have the bosch calipers for 272mm rotors, or bosch calipers for 282mm rotors,and so you need to know caliper brand and rotor size. bosch calipers on 272mm rotors appears to use DB2211/BP1338 pads ?? NOT DB1865 (for bosch 282mm), very similar from a quick look but no not the same.
Correction of previous post: Carlyle M14 driver part #STS3814M bought from NAPA for $8 or $9. Good price FYI.
9 years later and this part number is still the same! Thanks so much for including it, we were having a hell of a time finding one.
R.I.P 2:19 for those who only have a floor jack and can't get to that bolt lol
Just wanted to let you guys know... I was able to take it out by literally nesting myself into where the wheel goes lol. Not sure how bigger/fatter individuals would be able to do it.
Also cut my wrist when the wrench slipped lol
Gonna be me tmr.. rip
@@jacobneuharth732
Good luck man, I sincerely hope yours wasn't as rusted as mine.
But literally... Rest your back INSIDE where the wheel goes if you're skinny enough.
When I first was struggling, I had to have my friend help. He was fat so he couldn't go between where the wheel goes. He had to crawl right underneath the car and basically laid on the floor like he was bench pressing, and this dude benches 350lb and his face was turning red LOL.
As soon as he got it loose, he was just like "k fuck the rest of this shit, you do the rest lol"
But I did the other side alllllll by myself by going into the wheel and just pulling.
Lol good luck. Get some penetrating lubricant also. It's called PB blaster or something I can't remember. Might help a bit
Not at all if you can get your jack up high enough its actually not hard to get to just kind of uncomfortable
Truth brother! Some halfwit used bolts that were too long and used ten washer to shim it out. It's pretty much welded in there from salt and rust.
Guys, "appropriate twelve point torx" ?
Not helpful.
It’s a bullshit European VW bit.
@@hc130radio Everything about VW maintenance is bs - Jetta owner.
Take a look at the top comment, it's a 14mm triple-square bit
T60 torx fits mine
Removing the caliper carrier bolts is difficult - they are a triple square socket and very long - I sheared the head off one of them trying to remove it - major PITA.
Anyone know what size the front and rear rotors for 08 jetta Wolfsburg edition is? I’m looking at many places and that sell new ones and they say there’s will fit but I should measure my current ones to make sure. I’m getting like two to five different sizes when looking for the correct size.
Just finished installing new brake pads and I did it without removing the mounting bracket. Is it really necessary to take it off if I just need to install new clips? I easily put the clips on without taking the bracket off.
You can replace the pads without removing the mounting bracket, but the bracket needs to be removed to remove the rotors.
Thank you
I need to take the bracket off to get the rotor off.
I'm currently trying to replace my brake pads by doing what you did. If you remember how may I kindly ask how you did it and you used?
All I wanted to know was what size 12 point torques, and you said " the appropriate size" what an under informed video. I am disappointed.
+Daniel Kein sorry about that we will include it in future videos
Why not include it in your comment..... I still need to know
Daniel Kein same here disappointed
@@ricardomandujano1365 it's a 14 mm
Same, you needed to include the size if this is meant to be an informative video
"Torquing the hardware screw to factory specifications" *uses impact wrench* 🤣
Crucial info is the 12 point torx size, and is missing here. I have tried 12mm and is still to small, have had problem to find bigger ones.
+Rich Bacz 14mm
Snap on
What brand of caliper compression tool are you using? I need one of those
No you don't. Always bleed the caliper, anyway, to prevent poluting the ABS/ESC and resourvior, main cylinder. But It also reduces the compression which means that you have reduced the forces, which is good for your parts (less chance of slipping and breaking something off or scoring a surface that needs to be smooth ?? ) and for your hands. To rotate the piston on the rears, a pair of long nose pliers does the job , if its bleed is open (or hose is disconnected )
I can't take the caliper bolts off to take the rotor off rusted in bad I think I need a impact wrench
I ran into the same issue last time I changed my brakes.. Did you have any luck removing the rusted brake caliper housing bolts?
hey can y put a slotted brake caliper in the rear of my jetta ????
2carpros thanks so much for this video that is realy helpful
Thank you so much for watching! :)
do I need to remove the mounting bracket? Is it not possible to wedge the brake disc out? Or is that just the older models?
Not on this one, you must remove the bracket.
I love the video but I don’t understand why you say stuff like “Torque to factory specifications,” shouldn’t you guys know those if you’re working on the car? It’s not like we’re talking about a general car here we are looking at a procedure for a specific one.
Because no one that works on cars uses a torque wrench all the time. In fact it is pretty rare. So we said that to satisfy the people that get all huffy over unnecessary torque specs. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!! Buying a Rabbit soon and I am getting prepared to change it's rotors to ones who are slotted and drilled.
+Erick Martinez Glad we could help!
Helpful clear video ... miles ahead of other instructional vidoes
You guys absolutely, hands down, make the most, straightforward and thorough videos out here in youtubeland! Going to check out the website now.
Thanks!
Doug
Is this the same process I can use for my 2007 eos vw? I'm having trouble finding any information on how to replace brake pads and rotors specifically for the eos.
Marissa Roberts I’ll fix your brakes no charge😏
If it looks similar then yes. For example, if it had electric park brake, then no. If it has the same handbrake mechanism, driving the arm on the caliper, and the caliper piston having the notches for the tool to rotate the piston with ... then yes. But the EOS is a PQ35 platform car, which means its hub is going to be the same as MK5,Mk6.. AND hold any Mk5/mk6 brake caliper and its matching rotor.. I see the car parts people list a whole range of pads for an EOS, which means a range of caliper/rotor standards.
how hard do you have to hit the rotor to make it come off?
Fairly hard just don't hit the studs
Why not say what actual torque size you are using for the bracket
At 2:51 what's that angled thing called? Will I need one to get to the caliper mounting bolts? I've got an 06 Jetta tdi
my Jetta was worked on previously. trying to nail down what type bit to use, just jack that sucker up and take a look. None of the hardware on my Jetta's braking system was OEM. If you can't figure out what bit to use on your own, you really should not be performing said tasks.
Hi, I will replace front and rear rotors and pads on my Golf TDi 2006. Questions is: When you push caliper piston down, is it must be twisted or you can simple push it down use big C-clamp? Cheers from BC, Michael
Damn I have the same question I'm about to tackle a friend's Jetta
It has to twist and press at the same time there's a special tool you have to rent
For a 2011 Jetta can i use the 12 point torx
Very Professional and clear.
You have failed to mention that the caliper mounting bracket bolts are one time use only. They are stretch bolts and need to be replaced every time they are removed. The proper torque specification
is: 66 ft/lbs + 1/4 turn. Reusing these is a bad idea.
Never heard or seen that ever? If that is true why does no mechanic mention that in any video?
Excellent explanation. Thank you.
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I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE ADDED YOU NEED THE SPECIAL TOOL SET TO COMPRESS THE PISTON BACK INTO THE CALIPER.......................
Do we need to bleed the brake lines?
Nope. Thanks for watching!
questions why would you need to a remove the caliper brackets
To get the rotor off. Thanks for watching!
what size is the 12 point socket? Where can I buy one?
T14 (mm). Amazon, NAPA
@@NaptownPete Thanks buddy
It's a M-14 triple square bit and get a "stubby" one too!
@@kirksunley1381 You got it :) Its not a torx .
My piston isn’t retracting. Ideas?
Super helpful, thank you mate
You should say the size of the torque bit that we need and the torque spec as well instead of saying "the appropriate size".
Very helpful- a bit jumpy at times though - great video, thank you!
Excellent Gracias Amigo.
Thanks for watching!
most stores only carry up to 12 mm 12 point bits. I am having a 14 mm 12 point ordered in.
Yeah some tools you might have to order on Amazon.com
I had to cut off most of the 14mm bit for the socket and wrench to fit in between the bracket mounting bolt and the upper control arm. Its for a vw rabbit. If u have any tips about vw rabbits I would love to hear them. i hate working on vw but you know I am too broke to pay a mechanic to work on it but I am smart with mechanical stuff
Go this song is dope
This video is extremely informative and very helpful thank you
What size is the rear rotor for a 2007 Jetta 2.5l.
+Lucy Vergari , sorry we are not sure what you are talking about the rotor size or the size of the bolt used to hold it on?
Varies from unit off the line...use this VIN checker for your specific value. volkswagenforum.com/forum/vindecoder.php
what zide the torque
+sobrino pelusa That is a special VW only tool 12 mm 10 point tool, neat right?
Never once was any 10 point took mentioned at any point in this video?
@@818kawasaki you are right! And the M14 Stubby Triple Square isn't a VW only available only tool as well...
I'm not surprised to see that VW would use a strange torx size bolt on their calipers to try to make it difficult for people or other shops to do simple work. I owned a Jetta IV, and my wife brought another jetta by marriage. I'll never own another one after hers dies. With VW, you get a car with a short lifetime, higher cost to buy and higher cost to maintain. There is NOTHING good about them except at least there is an enthusiastic aftermarket to buy parts. They wonder out loud why they keep losing market share in the united states, but I haven't yet heard where they're doing anything to not lose it.
David W My wife has a 2008 Beetle and it is by far the most frustrating vehicle I've ever worked on or stood near. Proprietary parts, fasteners, and tools. Crazy mounting angles for everything and weird sacrificial rituals required to perform simple tasks like "change a battery" or "fix the headlight." Vehicles that are difficult and expensive to work on should be much nicer than this car. Faster, more comfortable, quieter, better fuel economy, ANYTHING PLEASE. They're effectively disposable vehicles, minus the low cost and ease of maintenance and repairs you'd associate with a disposable vehicle. There are no circumstances I can fathom where we would own another Volkswagen, and especially not a godforsaken Beetle. Don't even get me started on the mysterious crayon smells.
l0bstar yet there are always articles in financial papers about "where did VW miss the boat?". I'd say making cars that cost more than other comparable vehicles, get worse mileage, cost more to maintain and last less long....what else do you need to do to fail?
I've found that a lot of the things that require special tools, unless they're fasteners, you can get around using the special tools to some extent, but it may cost you a broken clip or a couple of tool marks here and there.
My opinion about that is the car is worthless anyway, so it can be worthless with some tool marks on it just as well as without them. And my pocket will not be lighter for stupid cheaply cast "special" tools, or other "special" tools that are nothing more than common limited access tools where they aren't considerate enough to just give you the generic tool name.
***** I don't think you understand the difference between data drawn conclusions and anecdotes.
+David W We our not VW lovers. And reading these comments just make it that much sweeter thanks!
great video
+Wild Gorgh Thanks please subscribe
2CarPros where did u buy your rotors I have tried auto zone and O'Reilly all they have is 260 mm rotors
What size tourque bit is that
+matthew curry Thank you for your question. That would be a 10pt bit from Volkswagen some auto parts stores may carry it, we suggest you call around to find it.
+2CarPros 10 point or 12 and what size 14mm?
M14 not a T... triple square bit and get the "stubby"
You take a 16mm, That's wrong, its a 15mm nut:p
+HerrPlumbum sorry about that will we include a better description next time.
+2CarPros No problem 👍🏼
Someone wanna gimme a list of factory torque specs are for all of this
90 NM or 66 Ft lb not 90 Ft lb
90 Nm / 66 ft-lbs, plus an additional 90 degrees
anyone know of a good tip to breaking loose the caliper mount bolts. feeling like a real pussy right now lol
Those 12 point caliper bolts are a bitch……
It's a shame how well this video is positioned, but doesn't give the torque specs. Waste of time watching
Just tight is good I'll be honest. Thanks for watching!