1992 Volkswagen Jetta Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL, CC:1588, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GTX 16-V 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> ADJUSTMENTS -> BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR -> Cabriolet -> Corrado, Fox & Passat -> MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> Vanagon
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.6 L4 DIESEL

BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR

MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Cabriolet

Brake pressure regulator is mounted on body, and operated by a spring attached to the rear axle.

  • Remove bleeder screw on right front caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on left rear wheel cylinder/caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleeding screws on gauges, then depress brake pedal firmly several times.
  • Depress brake pedal until gauge of right front caliper reads 797 psi. Gauge of left rear wheel cylinder/caliper must read 565-623 psi.
  • Increase p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES -> Type 1 -> BRAKE SERVICE -> SHOES, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for Exploded view of brake assembly.

SHOES, REPLACE

Failure to follow described procedures may lead to a reduction in parking brake efficiency.

  • On Fox models, remove heat deflector plate, then disconnect parking brake cable from compensator bar.
  • On all models, remove one wheel bolt, then push adjusting wedge upwards with a suitable screwdriver through wheel bolt hole to back off brake shoes.
  • Reinstall wheel bolt and tighten to specifications, then remove grease cap with VW 637/2 or equivalent.
  • Remove cotter pin and axle nut, then pull off brake drum.
  • Remove spring r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

Refer to Fig. during replacement procedures.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake light switches.
  • Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster, if equipped, a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> CONTROL UNIT -> HYDRAULIC MODULATOR -> Jetta -> Passat
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 L4 DIESEL

Prior to servicing the ABS system, always turn the ignition off, disconnect battery negative cable, and reduce pressure in the reservoir by pressing the brake pedal at least 25-35 times. The reduction in pressure can be felt when pedal effort increases. Serious injury may result if the system is serviced without reducing pressure.

The ABS control unit must never be exposed to temperatures greater than 185°F for more than two hours, or 203°F for even short time periods. The ABS control unit must be unplugged if an electric welder is to be used on the vehicle. ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> ABS Electrical Testing -> CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Erasing Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Reading Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL)

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If problems occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities, solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally, or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 diagnostic tester connected.

  • Ensure fuses S16, S53 and S54 are in satisfactory condition, turn i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> ABS Electrical Testing -> CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Erasing Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Reading Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 L4 DIESEL

EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL)

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If problems occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities, solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally, or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 diagnostic tester connected.

  • Ensure fuses S16, S53 and S54 are in satisfactory condition, turn i...

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