Re: brake job diy or shop?

["Steve Nash" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc,

I just did this on my 97 GLX.  It is not to bad of a job if you are
prepared.  First, get the Bentley manual.

The front is very easy.  Just a few things come to mind.  After you remove
the caliper you need to remove the mounting bracket.  It is held on by 2 17
or 19 mm bolts.  The manual calls them a one time use bolt.  BS.  I went to
the dealer to by 4 new bolts and they only had one in stock.  Turns out it
is just a new bolt with a coating of loctite on it.  I just cleaned the old
bolts with a solvent and used fresh loctite.  The only other potential
problem could be the rotor set screw.  Do yourself a favor, buy an impact
screwdriver.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37530
This will remove the set screw with very little drama.  After that just
reinstall everything.  Torque everything to spec and you are good to go.

Now on to the rear.  Big tip # 2, get the rotors with the new bearing
pressed in by the supplier.  That will save you a ton of time and heartache.
I never had a car with this setup before and I had to run out and get new
bearings as I was doing the job.  It was a major PITA that I wish I new
before I started the job.   The other problem can be the rear piston.  To
push it in you need a tool that turns it at the same time it pushes.  I
always bleed the system when I am done so I crack open the bleeder screw to
push the piston back in.  It just lets the old fluid out and removes the
pressure and makes the job easier.  Put everything back together, torque,
bleed, and enjoy the new brakes.

If you have any other questions let me know.

-Steve
1997 GLX - FOR SALE -  make me an offer, it NEEDS to go ASAP.  Please.


----- Original Message -----
From: <VR6vEEEdUB@aol.com>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 1:57 AM
Subject: brake job diy or shop?


> i was wondering if anyone has done the brakes on their glx.  I was
planning
> on taking on doing the rear and front brake pads and rotors.  Is this a
diy
> job or should i bring it in to a shop??  If i do it myself should what
should
> it expect and what is the hardest part of the job?? any input would be
> helpful
>
> marc 97 glx