Jeremy, with the car jacked up get sledge hammer and start tapping the back side of the tire (being careful not to hit the rim). If that doesn't work place a piece of wood behind the wheel and tap harder with the sledge hammer (being sure to only hit the wood and not to damage the rim). The rear caliper has a big number on the top side thats how you know the difference. I got my calipers from Motronix Motorsports for $80CDN each. You might encounter some problems taking the rear calipers off. First I couldn't get the caliper carrier off the hub, your going to need a 8mm hex key and you might need a propane torch (propane might not be hot enough to get the parts free). Make sure your parking brake lines are working, otherwise replace them. As per the bentley the brake should only move up 3 clicks. Make sure you get new rear wheel bearings and the proper grease (rear wheel bearings are 2 parts). When you put everything back together use lots of antiseize. While your there check the boots on the carrier pin, they usually crack after a while, and sometimes the pin seizes. If you can get the pin out clean it really good, grease it up and put the boot back on.
It's not going to be a fun job, I had a really hard time with the rears and had to send it to Motronix to get it done. Mark Reda. [email protected] wrote: > > so guys and gals i have hit a speed bump in my brake work, > > how i remove my rims? they are frozen to the discs, 3 out of the 4!!! i spent > 2 hours oiling, wd-40ing, hammering, pulling. that got 1 off. > > and my 2nd questions is, what are the differents between early and late rear > calipers? the change was suppose to be in mid-88, but my 89 (maunfactured may > 88) has old rear calipers. the bentley says the difference is where the > parking cable and fluid line attach, but it looks like the mounts are > different. here is why i ask, i bought my new calipers and painted them, they > are new style like my VIN would indicate. > can i still use them??? > if not anyone want to buy a pair of brand new blue late rear calipers? > or what do i have to change to make them work? > > TIA > jeremy > 89 Jetta 16v trohpy-being stubborn about resurected > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience > the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! > http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at > http://webmail.netscape.com/ > > _____________ > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with > 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
