+coveylane Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/timing-chain-set/i/1atbk00100?RUclips&CTA+Comment&AYCU1s6Pg
+coveylane Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/timing-chain-set/i/1atbk00100?RUclips&CTA+Comment&AYCU1s6Pg
Doing a 1998 Jetta rear brakes (Thanks alot 1AAuto for NOT doing a rear brake video for the MK3 era. Had to piece it together from amateur videos). The rear brake piston seems the same. But I cannot turn it at all. I am using exact same pliers you are using. Is my piston malfunctioning??
If you are like me and you can't get those stubborn caliper mounting bolts off (not even an air powered impact will work) just know that you don't actually need to take off that bracket. The caliper should squeeze out and back in just fine without taking it off.
I spent an hour trying trying to press the piston in. the twisting did not work. the pressing did not work. It wasn't until I watch your video that you have to press with clamp and twist with pliers to get it in. Thanks. You saved me. No thanks to VW for poor design.
Actually, this isn’t on vw, but on the misleading video. C-clamp is bad for this as it brakes the piston slightly. It’s best to use the intended item for this. Not to mention it skipped a few steps and left out a lot of materials.
You do not need to remove the caliper BRACKET to replace the rotors. And, you need a special tool to compress those rear pistons, like Nissans in the rear. Fronts are fine with a c-clamp, but not the rears.
Thanks for the amazing video. One problem though. The c-clamp has no use here, a special part is required to pull back the piston to get the caliper back on, the screws that hold on to the rotor require Allen wrenches, there’s nothing about loosening the brake fluid lid. This video almost got me stranded.
Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace the brake rotors and pads on their vehicle we carry them for many different year, make and model vehicles. We also offer free shipping in the US. Here's a link to our website www.1aauto.com/?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
+Juan Rubalcava We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Your eyes broken? Look before shoving a tool in..... take that with you in life as well as car repair....... Clearly the video shows a torx and never assume yours is the same either way, that one is on you as the video is a reference not a repair bible
I think you only need to bleed air if you change your brake fluid. Also, he didn't show it, but before closing the brake cylinder you should loosen the brake fluid cap under the hood so there is less resistance.
Drill the screw head off if needed since it is not required after installation. Why is the screw there in the first place? Of course you are required to put a new screw back in.
It is there for convenience, namely assembly line and since they use wheel bolts (piss poor design and not as secure as stud and nut, neither here nor there) instead of wheel studs and nuts, just holds it in place till the wheel goes on. It is absolutely NOT needed! However I do not agree with EVER using a pliers on the piston as they are easily cracked. They do make a tool for this and there is many variations of such.
because broken pistons lead to more part sales and incorrect method videos!!!! I usually like their videos and watch just to give me a heads up and idea of what tools ill need prior to a job, but i can not agree with pliers on a piston ever.
Please never use a pliers on a piston! Absolute terrible habbit and maybe this particular one wont shatter but if applying this method on the wrong one and you'll get to expierence a whole new tutorial that people probably will attempt who shouldnt
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Just finished changing pads on our VW. With your helpful video everything went great.
+coveylane Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/timing-chain-set/i/1atbk00100?RUclips&CTA+Comment&AYCU1s6Pg
+coveylane Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/timing-chain-set/i/1atbk00100?RUclips&CTA+Comment&AYCU1s6Pg
Doing a 1998 Jetta rear brakes (Thanks alot 1AAuto for NOT doing a rear brake video for the MK3 era. Had to piece it together from amateur videos). The rear brake piston seems the same. But I cannot turn it at all. I am using exact same pliers you are using. Is my piston malfunctioning??
Thanks for the video. Now I truly understand how to properly use a C clamp on the piston. Really thought I had to buy one of those brake tools.
No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Really? A large c clamp is bad for it, not to mention it takes way way more force to do correctly.
If you are like me and you can't get those stubborn caliper mounting bolts off (not even an air powered impact will work) just know that you don't actually need to take off that bracket. The caliper should squeeze out and back in just fine without taking it off.
+Landry Bolin Thanks for the tip!
I spent an hour trying trying to press the piston in. the twisting did not work. the pressing did not work. It wasn't until I watch your video that you have to press with clamp and twist with pliers to get it in. Thanks. You saved me. No thanks to VW for poor design.
Actually, this isn’t on vw, but on the misleading video. C-clamp is bad for this as it brakes the piston slightly. It’s best to use the intended item for this. Not to mention it skipped a few steps and left out a lot of materials.
You do not need to remove the caliper BRACKET to replace the rotors.
And, you need a special tool to compress those rear pistons, like Nissans in the rear. Fronts are fine with a c-clamp, but not the rears.
After it screws in, does braking power unscrew it the other way or is it some type slip action that returns pressure?
Whats the torque on those last two 13mm bolts??
Fantastic video, thanks guys!
Thanks for the amazing video. One problem though. The c-clamp has no use here, a special part is required to pull back the piston to get the caliper back on, the screws that hold on to the rotor require Allen wrenches, there’s nothing about loosening the brake fluid lid. This video almost got me stranded.
Excellent video! God bless you!!
Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace the brake rotors and pads on their vehicle we carry them for many different year, make and model vehicles. We also offer free shipping in the US. Here's a link to our website www.1aauto.com/?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
You could use the proper brake caliper tool and do it the right way also
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Do the rotors self calibrate afterwards?
Do those springs on the pads suppose to press against the caliper or through the opening? @1aauto
Why did you not use the special tool to compress those rear pistons,
Do u have to twist the piston or can u just use a c clamp to push it in ??????
+Joseph Longo Thanks for watching! These calipers have twist-in pistons, so they will have to be turned will pressures is applied.
Is this the same process on a 2003 Beetle or is there anything different?
+Roderick Marcum The part shown in the video does fit your application. It should be the same or a similar procedure! 1aauto.com
What size pliers you got?
Is 2014 Jetta rear rotors and breakers are the same way as a older Jetta ?
Does this work for a 2004 vw golf too?
+Juan Rubalcava We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Another great video!!!👍💪
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Is tightening the piston the same thing as bleeding the brakes or is that different?
That's totally different
Bleeding the brakes is when you press on the brake multiple times before moving the car. Tightening the piston is to get the caliper back on.
That screw holding the rotor in place sure makes it easier to put the wheels on.
great video
No wonder I couldn't get the piston in. I was trying to turn it with the lil cube tool and ratchet.
Use a screwdriver and pry the piston into the caliper on a twist in piston thats good
+Ryan Gralinski Thanks for the tip!
you don't force it, just moves everything to get it freed up, probably shouldn't narrate it as such though i agree there.
Missing torque spec for the 13mm
It is not an 8mm allen. It is a torx bit. Thanks for letting me strip it with this 8mm
+Cody Mcmillan Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Your eyes broken? Look before shoving a tool in..... take that with you in life as well as car repair....... Clearly the video shows a torx and never assume yours is the same either way, that one is on you as the video is a reference not a repair bible
My 2005 Jetta1.8t has 8mm. was corroded a bit, cleaned it out and it worked perfect.
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Do you need to do a bleed air in this case ?
Can I have a list of the material that I need ?
I think you only need to bleed air if you change your brake fluid. Also, he didn't show it, but before closing the brake cylinder you should loosen the brake fluid cap under the hood so there is less resistance.
Drill the screw head off if needed since it is not required after installation. Why is the screw there in the first place? Of course you are required to put a new screw back in.
It is there for convenience, namely assembly line and since they use wheel bolts (piss poor design and not as secure as stud and nut, neither here nor there) instead of wheel studs and nuts, just holds it in place till the wheel goes on. It is absolutely NOT needed!
However I do not agree with EVER using a pliers on the piston as they are easily cracked. They do make a tool for this and there is many variations of such.
Why not use the proper tool to twist the caliper back in the correct/easy way?
Enrique Ayala Jr maybe because everyone doesn’t have the correct tool🤦🏻♂️
because broken pistons lead to more part sales and incorrect method videos!!!! I usually like their videos and watch just to give me a heads up and idea of what tools ill need prior to a job, but i can not agree with pliers on a piston ever.
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Please never use a pliers on a piston! Absolute terrible habbit and maybe this particular one wont shatter but if applying this method on the wrong one and you'll get to expierence a whole new tutorial that people probably will attempt who shouldnt
+Dan Schuster Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Nevermind. I just got the 8mm cockeyed in there. That's my bad
Get to do brakes again.