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    Brakes Issue-Please Read

    10-07-2012 08:27 PM #1
    So my brakes are gone, life goes on. But my car does not, so can anyone point me in the direction to where I can find a DIY or some information on replacing front and rear disc rotors and pads for a 2001 Vw Jetta VR6. I seem to be running into a problem with some sort of clips? Help would be great.
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    10-07-2012 10:01 PM #2
    Get a Bentley repair manual
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    10-07-2012 11:09 PM #3
    You don't need a Bentley Repair manual just to do brakes.

    Are the 'clips' you refer to the retaining springs on the front of the caliper? If so just pry them off with a flathead screwdriver.
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    10-08-2012 01:01 AM #4
    a quik youtube search will find all kinds. here is just 1 of those

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3x3g3Rg_oQ

    here is a better one

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNTUj...eature=related
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    10-08-2012 09:20 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by OddJobb View Post
    You don't need a Bentley Repair manual just to do brakes.

    Are the 'clips' you refer to the retaining springs on the front of the caliper? If so just pry them off with a flathead screwdriver.
    It's not just for the brakes it will solve most of the basic question you need to ask. That's why you get one
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    10-28-2012 06:55 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by pSyCO_007 View Post
    It's not just for the brakes it will solve most of the basic question you need to ask. That's why you get one
    And I have for every VW I've owned, and I've owned this one for about 6 months and just catching up on repairs the previous owner didn't do. Havent had the cash for one yet..they are kinda costly. But never fear, I will be getting one.
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