How do you fix emergency brake on VW Jetta?
How do you fix emergency brake on VW Jetta?
Lift the vehicle and support it with jack stands underneath the frame or axle. Remove the outer cable from underneath the vehicle, and separate the cable from its support guide. Work back towards the rear of the vehicle, separating the brake cable from its support clips.
What’s the parking brake lever on a Jetta?
The parking brake lever often needs adjustment on the 2005-2006, 2009-2010 VW Jetta TDI. This shows how to adjust the rear emergency brake lever. For some reason, some mk5 Jetta came with tighter than necessary parking brakes.
What to do if your parking brake cable is stuck?
Release the cable from the rear passenger side brake caliper and try to free up the cable movement with a penetrating rust remover, or if necessary, replace the cable. Maneuver two screwdrivers through the access port on the drum brake backing plate to loosen the tension adjuster screw.
Why does my parking brake keep sticking out?
The parking brake lever pulls a cable which actuates the rear brake calipers. If you spin the rear wheels in the air and find that there is any resistance, the parking brake may be sticking.
Lift the vehicle and support it with jack stands underneath the frame or axle. Remove the outer cable from underneath the vehicle, and separate the cable from its support guide. Work back towards the rear of the vehicle, separating the brake cable from its support clips.
The parking brake lever often needs adjustment on the 2005-2006, 2009-2010 VW Jetta TDI. This shows how to adjust the rear emergency brake lever. For some reason, some mk5 Jetta came with tighter than necessary parking brakes.
Release the cable from the rear passenger side brake caliper and try to free up the cable movement with a penetrating rust remover, or if necessary, replace the cable. Maneuver two screwdrivers through the access port on the drum brake backing plate to loosen the tension adjuster screw.
The parking brake lever pulls a cable which actuates the rear brake calipers. If you spin the rear wheels in the air and find that there is any resistance, the parking brake may be sticking.
