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+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> ADJUSTMENTS -> BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR -> Cabriolet -> Corrado, Fox & Passat -> MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> Vanagon
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR

MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Cabriolet

Brake pressure regulator is mounted on body, and operated by a spring attached to the rear axle.

  • Remove bleeder screw on right front caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on left rear wheel cylinder/caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleeding screws on gauges, then depress brake pedal firmly several times.
  • Depress brake pedal until gauge of right front caliper reads 797 psi. Gauge of left rear wheel cylinder/caliper must read 565-623 psi.
  • Increase p...

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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 -> ADJUSTMENTS -> CORRADO & PASSAT -> EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT -> PARKING BRAKE
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

PARKING BRAKE

CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Ensure parking brake lever is in OFF position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off their stops. Maximum permissible distance from stop is.059 inch.
  • Apply and release parking brake and ensure that both wheels rotate freely.
EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Release parking brake handle and ensure that levers on calipers return to stop.
  • Loosen cab...

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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 CALIPER PRE-BLEEDING
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Place caliper so that piston bore is facing down.
  • Open bleeder valve, then connect a ...

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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+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

Refer to Fig. during replacement procedures.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake light switches.
  • Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster, if equipped, a...

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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+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> CONTROL UNIT -> HYDRAULIC MODULATOR -> Jetta -> Passat
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+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

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