1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.9–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.1–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 4400 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.6–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.12–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2005.10–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.10–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.10–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2005.10–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.8–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2005.8–2010.10)
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
All other modifications
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
Front axle brake lining thickness
0.55 in0.55 in14 mm
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.1–2010.10)
2.13 in2.13 in54 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
PR code 1KF
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
PR code 1KJ
11.26 in11.26 in286 mm
PR code 1KT
10.71 in10.71 in272 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
PR code 1KF
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
PR code 1KJ
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
PR code 1KT
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
PR code 1KF
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
PR code 1KJ
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
PR code 1KT
0.31 in0.31 in8 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
PR code 1KF
0.43 in0.43 in11 mm
PR code 1KJ
0.43 in0.43 in11 mm
PR code 1KT
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.1–2010.10)
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2010 Jetta. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Volkswagen.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Jetta service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta generations
In 2010 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Jetta. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.