1999 Volkswagen Cabrio Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder
  • Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake lamp switches.
  • Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster attaching nuts, then the master cylinder and se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake pads used in this caliper are directional, if pads are to be reinstalled mark them for location prior to removal.

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 reservoir. After pads are installed and seated, fill reservoir to MAX mark.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Pry off brake pad retaining spring using a suitable pry bar, Fig. .
  • Remove protective caps from caliper guide pin bushings.
  • Remove upper and lower guide pins from caliper...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Overhaul

Refer to Fig. when servicing caliper.

  • Place wooden block between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to brake line bore to force piston from housing.
  • Remove piston seal from caliper piston bore using a plastic rod. If either caliper piston or caliper piston bore is corroded, pitted or scored, affected part must...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> EuroVan -> Except EuroVan
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake Pressure Regulator
Except EuroVan

The brake pressure regulator is mounted on a bracket and operates by a spring attached to the rear axle.

Inspect with vehicle empty of occupants and the fuel tank full.

  • Firmly depress brake pedal once, with vehicle on the ground.
  • Release pedal suddenly and ensure lever on pressure regulator lever moves.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bleeder screw on lefthand front caliper and connect gauge tool No. US 1016, or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on righthand rear wheel cylinder or caliper and connect gauge tool.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleedi...

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