Volkswagen Golf Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Volkswagen Golf seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Golf keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Volkswagen Golf is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Volkswagen Golf together.

What Is Included in the Volkswagen Golf Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Volkswagen Golf includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Golf, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Volkswagen Golf piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Golf caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Volkswagen Golf, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Golf, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Volkswagen Golf application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Volkswagen Golf

A caliper kit is the right call for the Volkswagen Golf in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Golf are already compromised. During a high-mileage Golf overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Volkswagen Golf are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Golf brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Volkswagen Golf.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Volkswagen Golf

New OEM-specification calipers for the Volkswagen Golf are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Golf vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Volkswagen Golf housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Golf replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Volkswagen Golf Is Due

• Volkswagen Golf pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Golf worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Volkswagen Golf with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Golf brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Volkswagen Golf caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Golf corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Volkswagen Golf Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Volkswagen Golf are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Golf are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Volkswagen Golf exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Volkswagen Golf Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Volkswagen Golf at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Volkswagen Golf has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Golf. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Golf caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Volkswagen Golf after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Volkswagen Golf to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Golf must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Volkswagen Golf.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Volkswagen Golf kit?

A new caliper for the Volkswagen Golf has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Golf housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Volkswagen Golf applications.