The rear CD brakes on a VW Beetle are one of the easiest braking systems to interchange. A novice mechanic can moderate the Beetle's rear CD brakes in a couple of hours. Peruse too to memorize how.
Instructions
Replace the wheels on the Beetle. Lower the car to the ground and pump the brakes to seat the pistons and brake pads. Grip children and animals outside of the vicinity when you moderate the brakes.
2. Remove the rear wheels and tires from the vehivle. Bag a torque wrench and loosen the lug nuts. Receive the assemblies off and fix them aside, face up, to prevent damage.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable by fascinating the clip off the caliper. Secure the operate pin using a wrench and booty gone the upper caliper mounting bolt. Rotate the caliper downwards and haul elsewhere the ancient brake pads.
4. Rotate the piston clockwise to retreat it into the bore. Fasten the new brake pads to the pad carrier and hook it to the caliper with a self-locking bolt. If a self-locking bolt isn't available, apply a thread locking compound to a regular bolt. Torque the bolts to 271 in. lb.
5. Secure the hand brake cable to the caliper. Verify that it operates properly and adjust if necessary.
6.1. Lift the rear of the Beetle off the ground with a motorcar jack. Flotation it on all sides with jack stands.
