Jetta Brake Pad Replacement

Here's a video of me changing the rear pads on a 2003 TDI Jetta where I'm using a lot of different products:
Finish Factor Latex Gloves
Craftsman Tools
Disc Brake Caliper Tool Set from Harbor Freight
Duralast Brake Pads from AutoZone
Sil Glide Brake Lubricant

I'm not a pro mechanic and that will be obvious when you watch the video, but hopefully you'll find the information of some use!

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[TheResidentEngineer]

Did you take the lid off of the resevoir before you started compressing the rear brake cylinder? It looks like you were putting a ton of effort into it.

[imouer]

WOW I have a 2003 jetta TDI and my breaks dont look anything like that. I cannot find the bolts on the back to remove the calipers 

[axa88888888]

whats wrong with carefully using a C clamp.

surely if u did breaks everyday, you would want this tool.

But if you did breaks everyday and then need to come watch this video,

something is seriously wrong.

[esage88]

GET THE CUBE TO TO PRESS THE PISTON BACK IN WAY EASYER

[MrDieseltwitch]

For the black plugs that go over the lugs, just take a small piece of welding wire or solid electrical wire and bend a hook on it, stick it in the hold push to one side and pull. It also works good to keep all of them on the wire till you need to put them back on.

[BlacK0HawK07]

thanks! im used to rear drum brakes but now i got a jetta with the rear disk brakes rubbing metal on metal because the previous owners didnt take car of anything on the car. going to go put on the new pads on tonight.

[doctorkb79]

*** A few VERY important notes

1. the bolts holding the callipers to the calliper carrier (the one that needs the 13mm wrench/socket) are noted as "REPLACE ALWAYS" in the Bentley. They are self-locking and come with a bit of loctite (or similar) on the threads and, presumably, deform when you tighten them.

2. DO NOT allow the calliper to dangle by the hydraulic line!

3. If you compressed without turning, your calliper is ruined. Replace it.

[N4lulZ]

@RHSVarsity +1

[nater51]

That piston tool is a life saver, tried for hours to get the piston in until I found this video. Thanks for the tutorial. Is there a reason you were twisting the tool a little bit at a time and turning the base by hand instead of just holding a wrench on one part and turning the other part by hand?

[NZotyoka81]

Dude break discs has massive shoulders. I changed all discs and pads.