2003 Volkswagen Jetta brakes and rotors repair

JASON JONES

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2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
TURBO

Trying to replace brakes and rotors for a 03 jetta. Brakes locked up, rubbing sounds. Know little about cars. Wondering if have helpful pointers on how to bleed the brakes and replace caliber.

Sunday, December 28th, 2014 AT 11:13 AM

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BMRFIXIT

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Replacing pads and rotors does not require bleeding of the brake system
if Replacing calipers need to make sure system free of air
And that done by bleeding the system.
Need 13 mm socket and a 15 mm open end wrench to remove the caliper
Require spacial tool to spin piston back into the caliper ( you can rent the tool at most part stores )
If caliper being replaced
remove brake hose off the caliper
remove caliper
Remove mount bracket and pads
Remove rotor
And replace
Fill master cylinder with brake fluid
Have a helper pump brake paddles few times and hold
Open bleeder to let air out
Repeat until no more air only fluid flow