VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio Brake caliper replacement Cost
2013–2016 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$264–$833
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Calipers house the pistons that push the brake pads against the rotor; a seized or leaking caliper reduces braking force on one wheel and can cause the car to pull to one side. VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio brake caliper replacement typically runs $264–$833 per caliper.
Typical parts included
- Brake caliper repair kit (seals, boots)
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new OEM caliper
- Single-piston vs multi-piston caliper design
- Whether the brake line or pads also need attention at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Brake caliper replacement on a VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio, this is typically needed as needed—calipers typically last 75,000–100,000 miles but may seize earlier in wet or salty climates.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$446–$829
- ABS sensor replacement$184–$341
- ABS system bleeding$147–$273
- AC compressor clutch replacement$368–$683
- AC compressor replacement$394–$731
Brake caliper replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 3 Series Cabriolet$247–$458
- RENAULT Megane Cabriolet$247–$458
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$247–$458
- AUDI A5 Cabriolet$247–$458
- OPEL Astra Cabriolet$247–$458
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