VW Brake Job Step by Step

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VW Brake Job Step by Step

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Күн бұрын

How to replace brakes on a vw bug. Also this video will show how to replace the wheel cylinder and other parts while replacing brake pads. Hope this video inspires you and helps you.

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@timdolan4591 3 жыл бұрын

++One of the best repair videos I have seen. Great camera setup, audio and editing. thank you. ++

@HowYouCanDoItToo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment. It means a lot. Take care and thank you again, Tony

@sct100 Жыл бұрын

I agree. This is a really outstanding video. Thank you from a 63 Karmann Ghia owner.

@danelen 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I haven't done drum brakes in 30 years and was trying to remember all the stuff my dad taught me. This helped me remember for my new 74 beetle. The one thing I remembered well that he taught me, and this was before you could easily snap a cell phone pic of something like this, was to always do one wheel at a time. That way if you couldn't remember how all the springs go you could look at the other wheel. I think half the reason I got this car is to bring back fond memories of working on older cars (that were not that old back when I was working on them) lol 😆

@HowYouCanDoItToo 2 жыл бұрын

You just through a bunch of good memories my way. I was 15 working at an gas station and the mechanic told me when there is more than one of anything do it one at a time if you can. Then you have a reference. I use that one lesson on everything. So many people just rip and tear stuff apart and then realize they have a mess and lose out of a lot of fun. Thank you for pulling me into memory lane. Take care, Tony

@dmain37 10 жыл бұрын

Man, what a great video! I watched it and went out and successfully removed my front drums and all parts. I replaced the wheel cylinders and repacked the bearings, too. Replaced the ruptured soft lines and replaced the corroded hard lines. A first for me on all I touched today! Thanks to guys like you, guys like me can do it! Back brakes are next after Easter. :-)

@48tats 9 жыл бұрын

YOU COULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANYMORE PERFECT WITH YOUR VIDEO.GREAT JOB.REALLY MADE THINGS EASY.

@Spotts-dt8yv 10 жыл бұрын

Pre-ordered all the parts and just did both full rear brake jobs for my 74 bug. This video made it VERY easy. Done in ~2 hours or so. Great job man, thanks!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

I am so happy this video helped you. Take care...Tony

@gregroemke1564 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video! We watched a few times before we tackled the brakes on a 70 bus. Thanks for taking the time to show your work!

@martin190865 Жыл бұрын

great video and very helpful, i went out after watching it and fixed mine up, one thing i noticed my star adjusters have a spring at the bottom which stops it from turning once set, when i got to the other side it didnt so i ordered a new back plate and that fixed that, thx for sharing

@HowYouCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know this video helped you. I am also going thankful you pointed out the star adjuster spring if it’s missing. You have an awesome day and thank you again, Tony

@antneyb.1219 Жыл бұрын

this is a great video on how to do the brakes on vw..first time owner and now i see its just a easy process.

@HowYouCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

Main part is have fun doing it, knowing you can. Take care, Tony

@miguelcardona3400 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video AND job for an alleged NON MECHANIC, you really kept it at a good speed along with good comments while showing the order and proper placement of the parts; It took me about 3 hours because the brake line connector would not thread on to the cylinder; it was a horrible feeling; I took a tea break, reviewed your video then went back to the job and it went well; I value good work!

@miguelcardona3400 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to add, my car is a 74 Karmann Ghia in fairly good condition, I'm the third owner; however after my purchase I noticed the brakes were not working the way they should (for me it's a feeling you develop with VW's after you've owned several) I purchased it in Louisville KY and drove it to West Palm Beach (stopover) then on to Mia for shipment to Puerto Rico. I PR I replaced the Master brake cylinder then attacked the rear brakes and found the right rear was seized with rust, the brake's were actually good; this coming weekend I'll do the left rear and bleed the system; although your video was on a beetle, the rear brakes are the same on Karmann Ghias (drums); the video is truly great, well put together and very helpful. I'll keep you posted on my results (and whatever else I find), thanks again!!

@angelrodriguez5464 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, quality, audio and explaining in detail fully!!! Can't wait to do this to my 73!!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Make a fun day out of it. Take care... Tony

@mikeward2980 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. You have empowered me to do this brake job myself. Thank you God bless you and your Family

@Its_about_that_time 9 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. They are very helpful especially since you take us step by step. Thanks again

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

Boulos Dabbour Thank you for this comment. It means a lot to me. Take care...Tony

@vwlover2 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with good explanation of the job. Only thing I noticed was there is no tabs to stop your star adjusters from turning and changing the adjustment.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right!!! I never even caught that making the video. I don’t even remember if they were on there when I did this for the first time. Great catch now I have to check into this. Thank you I always welcome and appreciate others knowledge of pointing things out. Take care, Tony

@vwlover2 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowYouCanDoItToo no worries. It’s caught me out before. I did my breaks all new bits with anti seize on those adjusters and I couldn’t figure out why the breaks would go lose after driving it a while.

@martinjcamp 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great Instruction. My Experience: Those "C-Clips for the Pins are def. subject to wear... One fell off my Bus on the freeway, and it made for some very exciting drama. (Some of the parts that were damaged (parking brake parts) are NOT available except at a salvage yard - if you're lucky). These clips are not hardened, and they DO wear, and I don't think they are easily or properly replaceable using other-type modern-style "c-clips. The proper ones are fortunately obtainable at most car-parts stores cheap.... By Ordering. of course. After thinking about it, I decided to use nuts-and-bolts, which seem much more righteous to me.

@RolfeDlugyHegwer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clear demo and instructions. Thanks!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tecate9408 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks just realized had my bar upside down, couldn't figure why drum would not fit!!

@Zarkx2000 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent step-by-step instructions!

@MGkidder007 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great step by step removal and tricks for easy outs.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, that is why I enjoy making these videos. To help people like me and you. Take care my friend :)

@kenmackenzie3690 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, great video quality and very well narrated. Thanks so much for your effort!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it means a lot. Take care...Tony

@MikeMoose67 Жыл бұрын

that was a very thorough well done video…

@HowYouCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@davidregan6403 3 жыл бұрын

Great video sir, gives me massive confidence to tackle this on my 74 camper .subcribed from uk.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub! That’s awesome you have a 74 camper. I’ve never had one but maybe one day. They can go almost anywhere and fixed up inside so many ways. A lot of fun for you. Take care...Tony

@SaltyFlats 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just bought a 69 and plan on doing the brakes this weekend.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

SaltyFlats Have fun with it, I enjoy tinkering with mine. Let me know how thet came out for you. Take care...Tony

@amarti7304 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great job and great video.

@saby7416 2 жыл бұрын

wow! none can be more detailed than this one

@jayls5 9 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent tutorial; thank you very much.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

jayls5 You are so welcome my friend. Take care...Tony

@jayzee3143 Жыл бұрын

Awsome video you make it look so simple, thanks 👍

@fernandomartinez5812 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for the video. Very informative.

@3xtravaganzajg 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video bro! it is clear and simple without too much of a hassle

@HowYouCanDoItToo 8 жыл бұрын

+J Gonzalez Thank you so much Brother for the kind comment, means a lot to me and hope this helps you. Happy New Year :)

@phyllishorton6812 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

@lpsocci2 9 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent. Very helpful easy to follow. Keep them coming. Thank you.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

69veedub Thank you so much, this really means a lot :) Take care...Tony

@cmcquaigue 10 жыл бұрын

Great video - very thorough and VERY helpful - thanks so much!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

Chris McQuaigue Happy this helped you. Take care...Tony

@johnwade5747 6 жыл бұрын

A common step that gets overlooked is to notice the location of the SLANTED notch in the adjuster. If the slant isn't turned so it will persuade the shoes toward the wheel cylinder,not only will it cause a good drum to be hard to get over the shoes,but more important,the adjuster end of the shoes will wear down before the cylinder end even starts to wear in .I'm old, but still see it. Back in the day,someone said "The reliner must have put too much lining on these shoes". Just flip the notch 180 degrees.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 6 жыл бұрын

So, true Thank you for your input sir. Take care...Tony

@billygoatracer Жыл бұрын

I always take a picture with my phone just to make sure it goes back the same way 😅

@HowYouCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

I definitely do that on so many things because sometimes I don’t get the time to put things back together right away and then I forgot 😂

@anall3l3 10 жыл бұрын

Hell of a tutorial, thanks a lot! :9

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the awesome comment. Take care...Tony

@HompCo1 11 жыл бұрын

Your video was very informative. Thank you very much!

@ThingsTomLike Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobhutcheson4462 10 жыл бұрын

After studying several manuals and still confused, your video made it perfectly clear. Thanks. In taking my hub nut off initially, I found it not tight at all; is that a dangerous situation not having it at 220 ft/lbs ?

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

I would have it torqued when you put it back on. Mine was loose on the other side as well. I torqued it to be on the safe side.

@cloucks1003 5 жыл бұрын

When installing front brakes on some older cars it is common to tighten the axle nut to preload the bearing then back off slughyl.

@billygoatracer Жыл бұрын

I would have used a wire wheel on a drill and cleaned that brake plate/ dust cover or backing plate whatever you call it 👍

@decked06 9 жыл бұрын

phenomenal video! thank you!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

Z Carter You are more than welcome my friend, take care...Tony

@juliofaena 7 жыл бұрын

Great, just what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing.

@rainohhell7365 Жыл бұрын

Is that lower spring you installed near the end of the video , catching on the new adjuster gear ?

@HowYouCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

I can see where it looks like that because of the emergency brake but it’s not touching it at all. I never noticed that shot angle so great question. When or if you end up doing one you will definitely see plenty of space. If I would of turned the adjuster on the back like I did the front you would of been able to tell it wasn’t on it. Thank you for watching and bringing that to my attention. I need to work better on my camera angles 😆 Take care and have a great weekend, Tony

@marcusbrown1767 2 жыл бұрын

What year beetle is this video for? And the star adjusters, which way opens or closes? Thankyou.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, it’s a 1970. It can be a little confusing because each star adjustment will go in different directions because there is two on each tire. The top will go one direction to tighten and the bottom will go totally opposite. To add to confusion when you jump to other side will go opposite of other. Here’s a short video on the best way I found to do it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9aYmcJltL-0l4U.html

@mohdsaleh6783 8 жыл бұрын

this video very helpful.. thanks you

@dall_souza 8 жыл бұрын

Im brazilian i like your vídeos.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 8 жыл бұрын

+Dall Souza Thank you means a lot Brother :)

@dall_souza 8 жыл бұрын

+howyoucandoittoo where do you live friend?

@BOT-dv9lz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good video 👍

@chriscanada3870 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, I wondered where do you order your parts at I have a Dune Buggy with the same motor and brakes. Thank You

@vwoday1872 6 жыл бұрын

love the olde school miami vice type theme music

@rioraton 7 жыл бұрын

great vid I followed your instructions however air keeps getting in to the system as I am bleeding it and I do not know where it is coming from I also installed an new master cylinder is it possible it is bad?

@HowYouCanDoItToo 7 жыл бұрын

Is your fluid leaking down as well. The reason I ask this is I was getting air in mine and right beside my driver seat had a small pin hole in the brake line. I couldn't see it and it was leaking under the seat. This line is running along the right side of the seat. I would also check for a line being loose. I could be possible it is at your master cylinder. One more thing it does take a while to bleed the air out when you replace the master cylinder. Please keep me informed if you find where it is coming from.

@rioraton 7 жыл бұрын

The air was coming in thru the bleeder valves and thru the break light switch on front of the MC so I put teflon tape on bleeders and break ligh switch and It appears to have stoped the air getting into the system there is still very very very small bubbles still but I was told that is not abnormal and at some point rebleed and they should disappear? Brakes seem to be working good?

@meduffer 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@HowYouCanDoItToo 8 жыл бұрын

+meduffer Thank you for your awesome comment, it keeps me making more. Take care...Tony

@64airbus 5 жыл бұрын

easier to detach the shoes as a whole .. in the assembly both put the springs together first and together to place....:)

@SuperKingslaw 10 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, hope this helps you :)

@dall_souza 8 жыл бұрын

vídeo very good brother. thanks

@johnklink4825 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope this helps you smile 😊

@pinkraes 9 жыл бұрын

I have a rail buggy and I have no idea what model/year the brakes are. How can I find out exactly what type of VW brakes I need? Are there serial numbers on the brakes themselves that I can use as a reference? Thanks for any help

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

+Matt Thomas Sorry for the late response. I wish you could send me a picture of them and then maybe I could figure it out for you. Try google images of vw breaks and look at pictures showing the date of the vw. Mine is a 1970 do they look anything like mine?

@marky1962fully 7 жыл бұрын

very good explanation thanks

@HowYouCanDoItToo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know, it makes my day when I know I helped someone and made it a little easier for them. Take care...Tony

@melissaanderson1331 8 жыл бұрын

where did you purchase your parts from? the spring kit and cylinder

@infernoplayer5607 4 жыл бұрын

Where’d you get the parts from, I’m in need of a kit, thanks.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I think I got everything from Jbugs.com I ended up running down to a VW repair shop for the adjusters because I mangled the old ones that were stuck. They charged me a a fortune for those. I would orders those too and replace them while you have everything apart. Unlike me finding out they were stuck already to go and put a stop to moving forward. Have fun turn the music up. Take care...Tony

@infernoplayer5607 4 жыл бұрын

HowYouCanDoItToo thank you, I was looking at the jbugs kit

@jacksplace 3 жыл бұрын

hello where did you order the springs from thanks

@HowYouCanDoItToo 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, if I remember right I got them from JBugs. Hope everything goes great for you when you get the parts in and try to enjoy doing them. I always enjoy working on my bug and just take my time. Take care, Tony

@zunigacristian4032 4 жыл бұрын

Is it same for a 1994 ve bettle thank you ! It’s my first bug and I’m slowly working on it

@HowYouCanDoItToo 4 жыл бұрын

No, I don’t think it would be. I would look for videos on your specific VW. It’s awesome you have a 94!!! Less than 4 years to be an antique. Weather yours is break pads or shoes. It’ll be simple and fun. Take care...Tony

@iwarantiwa1346 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good information

@brianrivera4960 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you

@idlehandsarizona 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry if it's been answered, but what year is this good for. Doing a stock 60 soon.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 4 жыл бұрын

No problem at all, it’s a 1970. I don’t believe the brake part would be any different. I’m not to sure about the drum part if it comes off differently.

@skyjones7969 10 жыл бұрын

hey there i have a 73 and it has brakes but it feels like there is air in the line or i dont have back brakes the front breakes stop but the car keeps going i can hear the tires screeching but it wont stop that y i think i dont have back brake what do u think can u help me

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

Did you try adjusting the back brakes or you might have to remove the hubs and look at what is going on. Hopefully just needs adjusting. If you end up taking off hub you might as well replace them if they look worn. I have a video for adjusting them.

@alexanderglz56 10 жыл бұрын

thank you for you help.

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome, hope this has helped you :)

@jchrg2336 4 жыл бұрын

Front are mostly discs, rear is drums

@HowYouCanDoItToo 4 жыл бұрын

Not on a 1970. Some people do convert though and the newer ones you are correct. I was going to add disc brakes down the road to mine if I get the time Take care...Tony. always appreciate the input. I am always trying to learn

@mcelfreshiii 5 жыл бұрын

Those are the same drums on a 2011 Jetta 2.5 SE. I had way more trouble than you did lmao.

@frederickrueckert850 3 ай бұрын

What year backing plate?

@HowYouCanDoItToo 3 ай бұрын

I believe most everything is still 1970. Have an awesome day and take care, Tony

@juliofaena 7 жыл бұрын

Whats the grey thing you used on the BRAKE SHOE STAR ADJUSTER?

@HowYouCanDoItToo 7 жыл бұрын

JulioFaena it is anti-seize lube

@juliofaena 7 жыл бұрын

So good to know. Thanks man, appreciate it.

@brotherjason8635 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing

@HowYouCanDoItToo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope this was helpful to you. Take care...Tony

@gabrielhernandez6975 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@paulfishanderson 8 жыл бұрын

thanks buddy ......

@48tats 9 жыл бұрын

OH YEAH...THANKS!

@HowYouCanDoItToo 9 жыл бұрын

48tats Thank you so much :)

@timattopseekinc 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Luis-jf3hv 6 жыл бұрын

How often should you replace wheel cylinder

@HowYouCanDoItToo 6 жыл бұрын

If the rubber parts look like they are getting dry rotted and notice you are losing brake fluid and running down the backside of your tire rim, I would replace. They are real cheap and if you are replacing your brake shoes I would go ahead a replace if it were me. But as far as an estimated time or mileage I couldn't tell you. I would say environment, how often you drive, how long it's been sitting, ect. to many variables. Hope this little bit helps you. Take care...Tony

@jonargyle7716 10 жыл бұрын

what about the clips that hold the star in place?

@skeletone111 10 жыл бұрын

There are no clips...

@jonargyle7716 10 жыл бұрын

skeletone111 sure there is..on the block that holds the stars and adjusters www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211609185a

@skeletone111 10 жыл бұрын

You are correct, don't know where I was at when answering, LOL I will have to look into this though because this is a 1970 and there was no clips on the front or back. You have me second guessing. LOL

@chriscanada3870 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@askellad9416 6 жыл бұрын

Every video starts with the drum already removed... pleaaaaaase you people are killing me

@unicron24 8 жыл бұрын

Where's the link?

@HowYouCanDoItToo 8 жыл бұрын

Hello if you click on the link in the video it should take you right to it. I think the link pops up around 15 seconds into the video. Let me know again if its not working for you I just tried it and it took me to it. Hope this has helped. Take care...Tony

@unicron24 8 жыл бұрын

+HowYouCanDoItToo guess it's because I'm useing a iPad.. I'll check it out on my laptop.. Thanks for the video..

@keshiabutler5290 7 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅🤓🤓🤓💪🏾👩🏾. I'm ready

@Bl00obs 5 жыл бұрын

How tf do you get the drum off like wtf

@HowYouCanDoItToo 5 жыл бұрын

I understand. This video is already almost 17 minutes long. I have another video showing how to take the hub nut off, If I showed where to jack it, how to take off tire, how to remove hub, how to replace hub, ect this would be and hour video. Here is a link to take off the hub nut, then pull the hub off. you may have to adjust your brake adjuster in if hub is difficult to get off.I hope this helps tf you out. lol Take care kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJyZgdmT0NCyfY0.html

@HowYouCanDoItToo 10 жыл бұрын

I ordered these from Jbugs.com

@dall_souza 8 жыл бұрын

I have channel KZfaq

@HowYouCanDoItToo 8 жыл бұрын

+Dall Souza Awesome!!! I will go there and subscribe and check out your videos. Happy New Year Brother :)

@dall_souza 8 жыл бұрын

+howyoucandoittoo happy new year my friend.