Jetta L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front Brakes
Brake Pads, Removing And Installing
Special Tools And Equipment Required
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent
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Piston resetting tool
Removing
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Remove protective caps.
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Remove both guide pins (arrows) from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that weight of caliper does not stress or damage brake hose.
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Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.
Installing
Note:
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Before inserting new brake pads, press the piston back into the cylinder with the piston resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off
brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, particularly if the brake fluid reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and
cause damage.
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Press piston back.
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Insert brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper housing.
Directional Brake Pads
Directional brake pads are installed on some vehicles. The inside brake pad (next to caliper piston) is colored white on the back side. The outside
brake pad (with 3-fingered clip) has a black coloring on the back side.