2003 Volkswagen Jetta brakes and rotors repair

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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JASON JONES
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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.
Dec 28, 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
Dec 28, 2014 at 5:05 PM