1990 Volkswagen Jetta Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Volkswagen Jetta

  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GTX 16-V 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Kelsey-Hayes Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts, then push caliper up and swing out from bottom.
  • Remove brake pads and anti-rattle springs, then hang caliper on frame.
  • Push piston back into caliper housing. Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, flui...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES -> Type 1 -> BRAKE SERVICE -> SHOES, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for Exploded view of brake assembly.

SHOES, REPLACE

Failure to follow described procedures may lead to a reduction in parking brake efficiency.

  • On Fox models, remove heat deflector plate, then disconnect parking brake cable from compensator bar.
  • On all models, remove one wheel bolt, then push adjusting wedge upwards with a suitable screwdriver through wheel bolt hole to back off brake shoes.
  • Reinstall wheel bolt and tighten to specifications, then remove grease cap with VW 637/2 or equivalent.
  • Remove cotter pin and axle nut, then pull off brake drum.
  • Remove spring r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Kelsey-Hayes Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> CALIPER SERVICE -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

OVERHAUL

Refer to "Girling & Girling/ATE Singl... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Girling Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Rear -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Disconnect parking cables from caliper.
  • On Corrado and Passat models, remove mounting bolts, then the caliper.
  • On GTI 16V, Jetta Carat & Jetta GLI 16V,remove upper mounting bolt, then swing caliper downward.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • On Corrado and Passat models, screw piston into housing using caliper tool 3131 or equivalent by turning clockwise while pushing in firmly. Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Kelsey-Hayes Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> CALIPER SERVICE -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

OVERHAUL

Refer to "Girling & Girling/ATE Singl... "

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