Questions and Answers
Removing Volkswagen Jetta Drums
Q. I would like to replace the rear brake shoes. After removing the tire I noticed a center "cap" or hub. Are there bearings under this? Do I need to remove this center hub or does the brake drum pull off without removing this? I attempted to pull of the drum but was having difficulty. If I need to remove the hub, how is it removed? It seemed difficult to remove this.
- 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS
- 4 cylinder
- Manual transmission
Thanks in advance for any info!
A. There is the rear wheel bearing under that cap. It's pretty much a standard setup so you should have no problem with them. Just make sure you clean them thoroughly and repack them well.
I wrote an article on replacing wheel bearings that may be of help to you. How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings.
- Grease cap
- Cotter pin (Always replace)
- Lock ring
- Nut
- Thrust washer
- Outer wheel bearing
- ABS wheel speed sensor rotor (Only on vehicles with ABS)
- Brake drum (Clean thoroughly, check for wear, damage, damaged wheel bolt threads and dimensions) Vehicles with front wheel drive: Diameter: 200 mm (7.874 inch) Wear limit: 201 mm (7.913 inch)
- Stub axle
- Socket-head bolt (Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft lb))
- ABS wheel speed sensor (Only on vehicles with ABS)
- Backing plate with brake shoes
- Dished washer
- Hex bolt (Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft lb))
Additional Information provided courtesy of ALLDATA
