volkswagen Archives - Brake & Front End
Brake Job: 2005-2011 Volkswagen Jetta And Golf

The brake system does not differ greatly from the previous platform, but it does have a few quirks.

TPMS Intel On VW Applications

Before any relearn or reset procedure is performed on a direct or indirect system, set the tires to the correct pressure. When the system is reset, it uses this pressure as the reference pressure. If it is not correct, the system might assume an incorrect pressure is the correct pressure.

2003-2010 VW Touareg Air Ride Suspension Repair And Diagnostics

This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have a sway bar that can be decoupled to increase wheel travel. The struts have active dampeners that control compression and rebound. The driver can also control the height.

VW Touareg 2003-2010 Air Ride Diagnostics And Replacement

The Volkswagen Touareg was the first VW SUV and the first to get an air ride suspension system. The luxury SUV shares the same platform as the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have a sway bar that can be decoupled to increase wheel travel. 

Volkswagen Jetta A5/MK5 Brake Job

The A5, or MK5, Jetta is one of the most common Volkswagens on the road. The brake system does not differ greatly from the previous platform, but it does have a few quirks.

vw jetta a5 mk5 brake featured
Tech Tips: Volkswagen: Noise from Front when Steering Wheel is Turned

Follow these steps to diagnose a noise when the steering wheel is turned on a Volkswagen.