Hello have an 09 Jetta TDI. It's time to change the rear brake pads on it. This is a no brainer since I have worked on cars all my life. Only thing is, rumor control says you need a computer to retract the calipers? Any truth to this statement.Thanks Dan

Asked by d0ct0rzee Nov 13, 2012 at 04:07 PM about the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

09 Jetta rear brake pad replacement. do you need to use a computer to retract the caliper pistons, or
just do it the old way with a screw clamp?

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You do not need computer the do rear brakes .that screw clamp will work but you must turn the caliper piston clock wise as you twist and push the piston in

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