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Local resource for Volkswagen brake repair in Juneau, AK. Includes detailed information on local Volkswagen service centers, as well as on auto service companies that give access to Volkswagen brake inspection, Volkswagen brake repair and replacement, Volkswagen brake fluid service, Volkswagen brake pads, Volkswagen brake rotors, Volkswagen brake calipers, Volkswagen brake master cylinder and Volkswagen disc brakes.

Frank's Auto Repair
(352) 327-8997
1 Main St
Juneau, AK
Frank's Second Auto Repair
(888) 370-4482
2 Main St
Juneau, AK
Les Schwab Tire Center
907-789-0380
8555 Airport Boulevard
Juneau, AK
Capital Services Inc
907-586-4822
810 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK
Skinner Sale and Service/ ford
907-789-9386
8895 Mallard St
Juneau, AK
Al's Auto Repair
(443) 856-2857
45 Main St
Juneau, NJ
Menden hall auto center
907-789-1386
8725 Mallard St
Juneau, AK
Affordable Auto Repair
907-790-9332
5453 Jenkins Dr
Juneau, AK
Karl's Auto & Marine Repair
907-789-3883
10010 Camden Pl
Juneau, AK
Foreign Auto Repair
907-789-9778
9104 Mendenhall Mall Rd
Juneau, AK
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Looking Over What's Under Volkswagen's: Servicing A3 and A4 Chassis: Tomorrow's Technician



By Larry Bailly
3/1/2005

Adapted from Larry Bailly's article in ImportCar



The original Volkswagen Beetle changed a number of things for the maintenance technician. The muffler was part of the engine, the suspension consisted of front and rear torsion bars, and the brakes, though actually large for a car of the Bug's weight, needed adjustment on a regular basis to make them safe.

Things have changed quite a bit since then. The VW models of the last three decades have come to use the same basic suspension, brakes and exhaust that are standard for makes and models from all over the world. While not different in basic design, VW consistently makes improvements to the designs for application in its line of cars. These improvements have reduced replacement cycles and increased durability.

The focus of this article will be the more common models that you'll encounter on a regular basis: the Golf, Jetta, New Beetle and Cabrio. However, a lot of this information is applicable to other VWs as well.

Stopping Power

  • A3 cars come with disc front brakes and either disc or drum rear brakes, mainly depending on the year of manufacture and powerplant size. All six-cylinder cars have four-wheel disc brakes, front brake wear sensors and ABS. Four-cylinder cars may or may not have ABS, with rear disc or drum systems. Front brake rotors can be vented or non-vented, with different calipers depending on the rotor type. These cars have rear discs or drums integral w...

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