The 2000 Jetta is the fourth period of this universal sedan fabricated by German automaker Volkswagen. One of the routine aspects of Jetta preservation is ensuring that the brakes are in positive contingency and working properly. It is recommended that the brakes on a Jetta be replaced every 10,000 miles. Replacement of fourth period Jetta brakes can be done by a habitation mechanic with the Correct tools and reaching. Appropriateness the distinctive VW caliper part (available online or at your limited dealership) to turn the piston clockwise and compress it into the caliper so that there is enough clearance for the new, thicker brake pads. Place the tool into the two slots in the caliper piston and turn it to retract the piston. Consult the instructions that came with the caliper tool for more detailed directions.
Assure that the transmission is in gear or in grassland (for an automatic). Discharge not establish the emergency brake. Operate a lug wrench to loosen the rear wheels' lug nuts. Up thrust the back of the vehicle with a heavy-duty floor jack. Lower it onto jack stands then Stop removing the rear wheels.
2. Spray the brake caliper, rotor and nearby parts with brake cleaner and dust everything down with a rag. Remove the Thirteen mm bolts that fasten the brake caliper to the caliper bracket with a socket and ratchet. Operate an open-ended wrench to clout the Apartment lodgings shank of Everyone bolt in abode while you loosen and remove it. Slide the caliper off of the rotor and brace it with a quantity of wire tied to a suspension any or on a platform. Remove the decrepit brake pads from the brake rotor. Disinfected the rotor with brake cleaner again.
3. It should be famous that provided you are unsure of performing your own brake business, you should allowance it up to a adept.
Instructions
1. Grassland the Jetta on a flush surface.4. Install the new brake pads onto the rotor in the same orientation as the old pads. Slide the caliper over the brake pads, ensuring that they are properly seated under the caliper. Thread in the caliper bolts by hand, then tighten them firmly with the socket and ratchet. Bolt the wheels back onto the car and lower it to the ground with the jack.
