I did my jetta brakes many times, but I dont recall the bolt lengths. Ensure you have adequate engagement into nut. The dealer can supply you with the proper bolt for about 4 bucks.
How do you get the brake piston to retreat back in caliper ?
To change the rear brakes on a 2004 VW Jetta, start by safely lifting the rear of the car and removing the wheels. Next, remove the brake caliper by unbolting it and sliding it off the rotor, then replace the brake pads by sliding them out of their slots. Use a brake caliper tool to compress the caliper piston back into its housing before reattaching the caliper. Finally, reassemble everything, ensuring all bolts are tightened, and pump the brake pedal to ensure proper brake engagement before driving.
it is an Allen wrench not a TORX socket
To change the brakes on a VW Jetta, first, lift the car and remove the wheel. Next, remove the caliper by unscrewing the caliper bolts, then slide the caliper off and support it with a bungee or rope to avoid straining the brake line. Replace the old brake pads with new ones, ensuring they are properly seated, and compress the caliper piston if necessary. Finally, reattach the caliper, replace the wheel, and repeat the process on the other side before lowering the car and testing the brakes.
if it's like older jetta's or most imports you need a special tool{or a channel lock pliers} to turn the piston back in
what year and country are we talking and is it a hatch or sedan?
1. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper. 2. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. 3. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end. 4. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination. 5. Remove the 2 brake caliper pin bolts. Remove the park brake cable from the caliper. 6. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
you need a special caliper tool that turns the piston as it pushes it in, or if you are on a tight budget grab a wrench and a regular caliper compressor and turn the caliper clockwise as you tighten the tool (or ask someone for help, easier with 2 people) hope this helps.
The teves caliper is a single piston disc brake caliper and the akebono caliper is a dual piston disc brake caliper. The teves caliper is a single piston disc brake caliper and the akebono caliper is a dual piston disc brake caliper.
how do you get the brake caliper push in to put new brake on
looks like you need to bleed your brakes they most likely have air in them and bleeding them should fix this
If a brake caliper is not replaced when it is malfunctioning, it can lead to reduced braking performance, uneven wear on brake pads, and potential brake failure. This can cause longer stopping distances and increased risk of accidents. Additionally, a stuck caliper may cause overheating, leading to damage to the brake rotor and other components, resulting in costly repairs. Ultimately, neglecting a faulty caliper compromises vehicle safety.