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  1. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    First post here. Only have had my 2000 Jetta 2.slow for a couple of weeks. The brake lights were working fine but this morning I noticed they weren't working. I when and got a new switch (green 4-pin) and that didnt do anything. I've been playing with it a bit and figured out if I remove both...
  2. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    i bought a 2002 vw jetta and i went to change the breaks and the driver side rear had a lot of issues first someone has tried to drill in the screw that holds the rotor on and the top bolt has seized so i cant get the caliper off i was wondering if anybody had a trick to get that screw out and...
  3. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Couldn't find the exact answer so I'll post a simple question: 2004 Jetta GLS, changing out the rotors and the pads on the rear. The pistons are out pretty darn far. I'll need to crank those back in, pop the lid on the master or not while cranking those back? I've seen some guys say pop the lid...
  4. VW JETTA DIY / HOW - TO / TIPS / TRICKS
    Hey all, my 2001 Jetta 2.0 5-spd needs its front brake pads replaced. I've done some work on the vehicle in the past with help from the good people of this forum, and am hoping that someone on here has had some experience with this. Can anyone shed some light on whether this is a pretty...
  5. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    What are the best options for replacement brakes and rotors for my '03 Jetta? I was looking at POWER STOP Z23 Evolution Sport. Anyone know anything about these or had any experience with them? Thanks.
  6. 2011-present VW Jetta MKVI
    I recently got my first VW and am running into a really frustrating problem. 2010 Jetta SE 2.5l The first 3 months everything was fine. I was driving about 80mph on the highway one day and the steering wheel started to vibrate slightly out of nowhere. it got more intense the farther I went so I...
  7. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Alright, I posted once about the size for the brakes on the GLI's. I'm sure a few of us have looked at many rotors, pads or just full brake kits. I've done a bit of research to the point that I honestly don't know what to get. Drilled, slotted, drilled and slotted or just plain rotors. I've been...
  8. VW Jetta MKV 2005.5–2010
    Hey all: I have to change my rear pads and rotors. Got to the 50K mark and now they are low. I figure since (a) I am having to make the change anyway, and (b) my car is now off lease and a "purchase", I want to look at putting an aftermarket part on there. Can anyone offer suggestions on a...
  9. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Have a 05 GLI MKIV. I few months back I bought a whole brake kit meaning rotors and pads for front and back. I already had my car up and wheels off ready to take the old sets apart. Only to find that my new rotors and pads where smaller than the ones already installed. So my question is does...
  10. Blog
    I need some help. My 98 jetta has seized brakes (I think) because you can pull the parking brake lever and it will do about 6 clicks without offering any resistance, plus the car will continue to roll on the incline of my driveway (which isn't that inclined!!). Finally, I did some inspection...
  11. VW Jetta MKII 1985–1992
    Hi guys, Gotta 1991 VW diesel MKII that I'm planning on doing a complete overhaul on the rear drum brake system. The previous owner had snipped the back lines and the drum and shoes are completely rusted out, so all new parts will be needed. My question to you: after researching some parts...
  12. Jetta Troubleshooting
    I am very new here, I am a ling time DIY home mechanic and I do all of the work on my Jeep and Truck. For some reason the brakes on my 2007 Jetta are giving me trouble. I cannot get the caliper piston to retract. I dont know what is going on, I have loosened the brake container cap, tried...
  13. VW Jetta MKV 2005.5–2010
    I recently bought a 2008 MkV w/ the 2.5l 5-cyl. engine. It was inspected at a dealer before purchase, so everything is in working order, I was wondering how people have accessed the brake fluid reservoir cap. I was trying to get at it earlier today, and couldn't because it seems to be hidden...
  14. MK3 BUY / SELL / TRADE
    Selling more pads found in my garage. front disc pads and rear drum brake pads Brand new! Selling these for $90.00 for the both of them as a package. or individually $55.00 front pads, and $45.00 rear pads. Again like my other items posted I will cover the shipping for you. Everything is new!
  15. VW Jetta MKIII 1991–1998
    I’ve bought top branded brake pads and paid the top brand prices but since I’ve bought new a couple of years ago I wasn’t sure if I really needed to keep spending lots of money on maintenance. There is this website discbrakepads.net which sells a more generic brand of brake pads and the prices...
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