I have a 2005 VW Jetta about 60K miles on it now.
Brakes are starting to squeal. Do I need to take it in to stealership or is this a DIY job where I can take off the tire/wheel and clean off the brake disc myself.

3/9/2010 5:36:58 PM

You will most likely need new pads, and if you wait much longer rotors as well. Cleaning won't do anything...

3/9/2010 5:39:20 PM

With the VW you need new rotors as well. They are thin from the factory and aren't good past the first set of pads.

I can do this for you, or walk you through it for a TON cheaper than the dealership. Probably 1/4-1/3 of the cost, parts included.

3/9/2010 5:47:58 PM

^Yeah, this guy knows VW's. You should hire him and watch/help. It is a do it yourself job, but yourselves may vary.

3/9/2010 7:08:40 PM

i'd do it myself if i had the time but i've been swamped this year....how much would you charge MaximaDrvr

3/9/2010 8:08:36 PM

sending PM

3/9/2010 11:38:38 PM

i can do this too...

3/10/2010 9:58:15 AM

sorry I haven't gotten back to any of you....i do intend to do this and circle back with yall but this month is just plain HECTIC for me and i have had no time to look into doing this yet

3/18/2010 4:32:45 PM

Brakes are one of those things that you can't really put on the backburner like wiper blades or muffler bearings.

3/18/2010 7:33:08 PM