Golf III/Jetta III ‘93-’99 & Cabriolet ‘95-’02

REAR BRAKES

All early Golf/Jetta IIIs (93-94) used rear disc brakes. In early ‘95, Volkswagen reverted to rear drum brakes on most (but not all) 4 cylinder models. VR6 models always have rear disc brakes. If you have a 4 cylinder model, be sure to check whether your rear brakes are discs or drums before calling!

1. Drum #SN2141 . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

2. Shoes (set)* #SN2235 . . . . . . .$29.95

3. Rear spring kit* #SN12912 . . .$13.95

4. Wheel cylinder #SN15691 . . . $19.95

5. Wheelbearing set* #SN1893 . . .$39.95

6. Grease Cap #SN15176. . . . . . . .$3.99

*These items come in a set that does both sides.

(VR6 pictured, 4 cylinder is similar)

1. Disc

4 cylinder #SN2336 . . . . . . . .$29.95

VR6 #SN12996 . . . . . . . .$39.95

2. Pads, all*

     Standard #SN10749 . . . . . .$25.95

     Semi-Metallic #SN10401 . . .$39.95

3. Caliper

Left Rear (new) #SN16162 . . . . .$129.95

Right Rear (new) #SN13867 . . . .$129.95

Note: These calipers are NEW! not rebuilt!

4. Wheelbearing set*

     #SN1893 . . . . . . . . . . .$39.95

5. Grease cap #SN15176 . . .$3.99

*These items come in a set that does both sides

Are you doing a full brake job on your car (front and rear)? Our complete brake kits make it easy with just one part number to order and 20% savings over the individual parts price! Kits include front discs and pads, rear drums and shoes (or rear discs and pads) spring kit (where applicable), rear bearings and seals.

4 cylinder ‘93-99.5

With rear drums #SN18770 . . . .$199.95

With rear discs #SN18768 . . . . .$199.95

VR6

All ‘93-95 #SN18773 . . . . . . .$309.95

All ‘96-99.5 #SN18775 . . . . . .$309.95

If your brake pedal is soft or goes to the floor, the first thing you should do is check the hydraulic system for leaks. Next, bleed the brakes in the proper order. If the pedal is still soft or goes to the floor (and you’re not losing and brake fluid), there’s a pretty good chance that the master cylinder is leaking internally (fluid is bypassing the pistons).

1. Master cylinder

Four Cylinder

All w/o ABS

     #SN10717 . . . . . . . .$79.95

‘93-95.5 w/ ABS

     #SN16759 . . . . . . . .$329.95

‘95.5-99.5 w/ ABS

     #SN18839 . . . . . . . .$269.95

VR6

‘93-95.5 w/ABS

     #SN16759 . . . . . . . .$329.95

‘95.5-99.5 w/ABS

     #SN18840 . . . . . . . .$269.95

2. Reservoir

Four Cylinder

All w/o ABS

     #SN18841 . . . . . . . .$27.95

‘93-95.5 w/ ABS

     #SN18842 . . . . . . . .$69.95

‘95.5-99.5 w/ ABS

     #SN18843 . . . . . . . .$39.95

VR6

‘93-95.5 w/ABS

     #SN18842 . . . . . . . .$69.95

‘95.5-99.5 w/ABS

     #SN18843 . . . . . . . .$39.95

3. Cap for reservoir

Four Cylinder

‘93-95.5 w/o ABS

     #SN18845 . . . . . . . .$13.95

‘96-99.5 w/o ABS

     #SN18846 . . . . . . . .$11.95

All w/ ABS

‘93-99.5

     #SN18847 . . . . . . . .$13.95

‘95.5-99.5

     #SN18848 . . . . . . . .$5.95

4. Grommet

     #SN15829 . . . . . . . .$3.99

5. Brake booster servo (recycled)

4 Cylinder

All w/o ABS

     #SN15720 . . . . . . . .$100.00

All w/ ABS

     #SN15721 . . . . . . . .$110.00

WHEELS

We have an excellent selection of new and recycled steel and aluminum wheels, as well as many refurbished wheels. Check our wheel guide on pages 30-33 and find your wheel (or wheel cover) and call with the part number. Want to upgrade? No problem! We have special pricing on complete sets of wheels, sometimes even with a complete set of good matching tires!

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES

Generally, e-brake cables should always be replaced in pairs. If one fails, it is safe to assume the other one will fail soon.

W/ drum rear brakes

     #SN13610 . . . . . . . .$16.95

W/ disc rear brakes

     #SN14110 . . . . . . . .$19.95

Over time, the rubber brake hoses can swell or even crack, causing less of pedal feel or worse, loss of brake pressure. Inspect you rubber brake lines for damage or swelling and replace them if they look the least bit questionable.

Front hose, Golf/Jetta ‘93-99.5, Cabrio ‘95-02

     #SN15979 . . . . . . . .$12.95

Rear hose, Golf/Jetta ‘93-99.5, Cabrio ‘95-02

W/ drum rear brakes

     #SN13341 . . . . . . . .$19.95

W/ disc rear brakes

     #SN14876 . . . . . . . .$19.95

BRAKE PASTE

Quiet those squealing brake pads with “brake paste”. Top quality paste made for Mercedes-Benz keeps your brakes smooth and quiet. Included in our complete brake kits above or buy separately.

#SN18728 . . .$4.95

This valve regulates the amount of pressure going to the rear brakes, shifting more of the braking force to the rear wheels if the car is heavily loaded, or to the front wheels under heavy panic braking (reduces the likelihood of the rear wheels locking up). If your rear brakes seem to be wearing too quickly, or if they lock up under heavy breaking, you may need a new proportioning valve. You will also need one if you’re converting to rear disc brakes.

Rear drum brakes

     #SN15692 . . . . . . . .$129.95

Rear disc brakes

     #SN15693 . . . . . . . .$119.95

TECH TIP: If you want your rear calipers to last longer, pay attention to the emergency brake. The    emergency brake mechanism on VWs with rear disc brakes tends to “seize up” if left unused for long periods of time. If you typically do not use the emergency brake when parking and then decide one day to use it, it probably will not release when you release the hand brake. The normal solution for that problem is to tow the car home and replace the caliper. Either use the emergency brake every time you park or never use it at all. Don’t use it “sometimes”.

REAR BRAKE DISC CONVERSION A-3

If you’re looking for better performance from your Golf or Jetta’s braking system, a rear disc conversion would be the place to start. An easy upgrade which bolts on to your existing axle beam requires a new proportioning valve (see above).

#SN18533 New . . . . . .$549.95

#SN39913 Recycled . . .$199.95

2 Rear Disc:New

2 Rear Calipers: Remanufactured

2 Rear Caliper Carriers: New

2 Rear Spash Shields: New

2 Parking Brake Cable: New

L & R Rear Stub Axle: New

Brake Pads: New

Bearings: New

Seals: New

Bolts: Re-use Your Own