VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio Brake caliper carrier replacement Cost
2011–2015 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$295–$1.7k
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 Golf Cabrio brake caliper replacement typically runs $295–$1733 per caliper.
Typical parts included
- Brake caliper carrier / bracket
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 carrier replacement on a VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a VOLKSWAGEN Golf 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 Golf 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 carrier replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$247–$458
- BMW Z4 Roadster$247–$458
- SAAB 9-3 Convertible$247–$458
- AUDI A4 Cabriolet$247–$458
- CHEVROLET Camaro Convertible$296–$550
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