Replacing Rear Brake Pads?

2005 VOLKSWAGEN
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AFMEDIC322
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When replacing the rear brake pads on a 2005 VW Jetta does the E-brake cable need to be disconnected in order to rotate and compress the calipers? If this is the case, is the process relatively straight forward or relatively complicated?
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:43 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Use the tool to turn the piston back in, go slow, and keep the dust boot from twisting with it!
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:27 AM
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Simply wind the rear brake caliper piston inwards, here is a guide to help you and I have included the instructions for ou car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-rear-brake-calipers-with-parking-brakes

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Jul 8, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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