I'm about to change pads on my Jetta and could not get the C-clamp to push back the brake cylinder, do you need a special tool or anything?Is there anything special you have to do when changing volkswagen brake pads?you should be able to borrow a screw type caliper piston compressor from auto zone or some other parts store. you will need to use this since the piston actually screws in. you should not damage any abs items for just compressing the piston. I do rear brakes on vw's about 3 times a week and haven't damaged a thing . good luckIs there anything special you have to do when changing volkswagen brake pads?yes, and more than that. Enjoy replacing your ABS Brake pressure distribution valve assy. Should cost right around a 1,000 dollars.
You don't have any idea what you are doing, do you?
get a shop to do this, brakes are not DIY for beginners, you need to have some formal training.
ASE Cert Auto Tech. 92 GTI16V 2.0LIs there anything special you have to do when changing volkswagen brake pads?Have you taken the calipers off yet? You don't need the C clamp for that. If you don't have a repair manual, and you have never done this before, GET ONE from the library. This is the brakes we is talking about. Your reason for stopping.
The caliper will slide off when you unbolt it. When you see the difference in the pad between the new and old you will understand why the piston has to be pushed back in order to get the caliper with the new pads on.
You want the C clamp that is used in metal work, not in woodwork. The metal clamps have a leverage rod so you can put some twisting force to the screw.
