VOLKSWAGEN Golf Variant Brake caliper carrier replacement Cost
1999–2006 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$208–$1.1k
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 Variant brake caliper replacement typically runs $208–$1083 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 Variant typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a VOLKSWAGEN Golf Variant, 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 Variant
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Brake caliper carrier replacement cost on similar cars
- OPEL Astra 5 Doors$188–$324
- MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse$188–$324
- RENAULT Megane 5 Doors$188–$324
- FORD Focus 5 Doors$188–$324
- BMW 1 Series$188–$324
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