Volkswagen Jetta Front Brake Pad Replacement (& other VW's as well)

This video will show you how to perform a brake service on a 2012 VW Jetta SE. The brake design is common to other VW vehicles such as the Bettle, Golf, GTI, Multivan and Passat. Unlike typical floating caliper slid pin designs, the brake pad's "ears" are not held in the caliper bracket and there are no abutment clips; rather the outer points of the pad slide on the caliper bracket's rail. The pads are held on and in place with the caliper. An external spring is used to apply constant tension between the caliper and caliper bracket to keep the pads from moving around; hence, no need for abutment clips. No brake grease is needed for the slid pins. The pins are chrome plated and ride inside pin holes within the caliper as the pads wear. The inner pad is held onto the caliper piston with springs secured to the pad. To remove the pads for replacement, the caliper must be removed off of the caliper bracket.

If you'd like to make a donation to the channel, please follow the link below: https://paypal.me/HardlyMoving?locale...

Parts & Specialty Tools:

Hex Bit Socket Set:
https://amzn.to/3mSxlhB

Caliper Piston Press Tool:
https://amzn.to/3zrmG2E

Steel Jack Stands:
https://amzn.to/3mSc6wi

As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Please Subscribe: https://goo.gl/x6fySQ


#VWBRAKES