Are any special tools required or any special process to change the rear brake pads on a 2006 Jetta? I have changed pads on BMW's Fords Chevys etc....but you never know, so I thought I'd ask. thanks!

These cars usually have disk brakes in the back. You need a caliper piston rotator tool, this tool fits into the caliper piston and you must turn it in to retract the piston, it fits onto a 3/8 " drive socket wrench. Npa sell a universal one for like $15.00 - $20.00.

I'm not 100% sure, but i do believe so. First of all, for working on a volks you need the special 12 pan torx bits. Normal torx bits have 6 pans. And also, you probably will need a special caliper piston compressor, cause if i remember it right you also need to turn the piston clockwise while pressing on it. It's not just for volks though, it can also be used on any caliper to help compress the piston back into it's original place to get the new pads on. Most local parts store can either sell or rent that compressor so just ask about it. Here i rented mine at Canadian Tire but i'm not sure all the CT stores rent them though. Anyway, any place that sells and/or rents special mechanics tools will have the kit in question.

Yes , you need a special tool to rotate the caliper piston clockwise in order to compress it to install new pads. Refer to harborfreight.com to find the tool you need.