Forum: Brakes

I am interested in upgrading the pathetic lil Mk4 brakes on my 1.8T. More aesthetics than functionality because the rears look plain sad with 19s...

How hard is it to change E-brake cable on a mk3 jetta ( drums) , should I just get them done on a hoist or is it just as easy to do them on jack...

Without taking the tires off is there any way I can know what size rotors I have? I've been told. They are either 200mm or 280mm. I have a 2004 jetta...

Hey guys, sure been a long time since posting on here. Have an issue with my Jetta :( Just needed a little insight as im not the most handiest...

I just bought a 71 Super Beetle which needs a lot of work. The first thing is that the brakes are locked. What should I do? Help! I bought a Haynes...

I just changed the front rotors and pads on my 04 Jetta and now they are squeeling, I dont get it, is there some grease points I was supposed to do.

Hello. I am new to this website as was wondering if some of you could lend me some advice. Just recently my car has been flashing its brake light and...

Hello, My rear brakes started to make a rubbing sound last week. They crazy thing is the rubbing sound stops if I press on the brakes. I know the...

I have a 2012 cc. Just,and I emphasize just, the rear driver side brake rotor is turning bluish.I know for a fact they should not be turning...

i accidentally put DOT3 brake fluid in when i replaced my calipers, rotors and pads. is this okay? or did i f*ck up, and should drain it and replace...

03 VW Passat my ABS module is crapping out, I've been told the module needs to be opened and a connection re-soldered, anyone have experience or...

there is a creaky front end noise when you turn the wheel, mostly at slow speeds ie. when parking and turning around. i have a feeling it is the...

ok so i have a major issue went to change my brakes and now i cant get the drum back on is there a brake adjustment anywhere on here need some help...

2001 golf TDI, the E- brake light keeps flashing. the abs light is on solid as well. This happened after a CV shaft had broke off on the drivers...

I was driving on the 401 last night when I pressed the breaks it felt like my back right tire blew. The car came to a pretty quick halt. When I got...

The rear brakes on my sister's car are dragging, so I wanted to take them apart, clean them and then reinstall. I went and got the car up on stands...

What the hell is wrong?? Im pushing like an idiot and turning clockwise all it's doing is spinning!\\

I have a set of 15" Winter wheels for sale from a 2008 Jetta they are 5x112 and I have a guy interested in buying them. He wants to put them on a...

can anyone tell me if its possible to do rear pads on a 2002 jetta 2litre without the caliper tool? i'm a pretty handy guy and remember changing the...

So buddy at QMR told me today that the HAWK pads for my 312mm rotors are exactly the same as the ones that go on the 288mm rotors. Can someone...

so I've started to notice that when I park my car over night, come morning when I go to leave the brake pedal is rock hard and don't work, that's in...

ive been hearing squeaking noises from my brakes latley and i just cant seem to figure out what the problem is. i know my breaks arent worn because...

Hey Guys, Im replacing my frong pads and rotors on my 337, so 12.3 in the front and i think stock gti size in the rear. I have 225/40/18 all...

Is it true you have to remove your exhaust to get to the ebrake cable in order to replace it? I am trying to find a DIY somewhere but so far no luck.

Hey guys, As alot of you know, i plan on tracking my car alot this coming season. I was wondering what a good brake fluid to run is, the stock...

Hi all, I am getting a single metal hitting metal sounding click upon braking only when going in reverse... any ideas on what this may be? Both...

So i am helping Passatv6 install OEM big brake kit he bought from EuroSport Tuning. The pads that were on the car have sensors on the inside pad on...

Hey guys, I did rotors, pads for the front and a new caliper for the front driver's side on my gf's 00 Chrysler Cirrus. My question is as follows;...