A1 CARDONE 19-1817 front brake caliper for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles presses the pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. This remanufactured unit is an unloaded disc brake caliper, so pads are not included.
- Rebuilt with brand-new components and 100% pressure-tested
- Steel piston resists cracking and pitting and handles heavy loads
- New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals replace the old ones
- Specially formulated rust inhibitor treatment on the caliper
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 19-1817 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles
- Position: Front right, front left
- Material: Cast iron caliper body, steel piston
- Condition: Remanufactured
A sticking caliper can show up as the car pulling to one side, brake fluid near the piston boot or uneven pad wear. These signs alone do not prove the caliper is at fault, since a collapsed brake hose can pull a car too. Plan on changing both front calipers together, one at each front wheel; this listing is a single caliper, so the other front wheel needs a second one.
Fits
Along with the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, it fits the 1996-2006 Audi A4 and the 1996-2006 Audi A4 Quattro. If your car is another model, look up your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right, front left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Piston diameter: 2.242 in (56.9468 mm)
- Mounting hole diameter: 0.725 in (18.40775 mm)
- Inlet port size: 0.394 in (10.00366 mm)
- Inlet fitting: inverted flare, M10x1.0 thread; bleeder screw thread M10x1.0
Build and materials
- Type: remanufactured, unloaded, floating caliper with 1 piston
- Caliper casting material: cast iron
- Piston material: steel
- Finish: oil emulsion, with rust-resistant coating
- Casting number: 968
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One caliper, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet, with one bleeder screw, an anti-rattle spring and dust boots. Pads, the mounting bracket, the mounting bolt, abutment clips, the bleeder screw cap and a pad wear sensor are not included. Plan on new mounting bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Installation notes
- The instruction sheet in the box covers the steps.
- A plastic cap plug protects each brake port thread.
- Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
Interchange: 4B0615123 · 8D0615124B · 8E0615124A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4B0615123, 8D0615124B, 8E0615124A
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Audi A4 brake caliper fit both the 1996-2006 Audi A4 and the 1996-2006 Audi A4 Quattro?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 19-1817 fits the 1996-2006 Audi A4 and the 1996-2006 Audi A4 Quattro at the front left or front right. For another model, look up its year in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this VW Passat brake caliper the one for a 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 19-1817 fits the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat at the front left or front right wheel.
Does the A1 CARDONE caliper come with pads, a bracket or hardware?
This caliper comes with a hardware kit and an instruction sheet, plus one bleeder screw, an anti-rattle spring and dust boots. Pads, the mounting bracket and the mounting bolt are not included.
Is the piston on this brake caliper steel?
Yes. This floating caliper has one steel piston, 2.242 in (56.9468 mm) across. Switching between steel and phenolic piston calipers is not recommended; follow the vehicle maker's recommendation.
What brake fluid should I use with the 19-1817 caliper?
Use the brake fluid the vehicle maker recommends; the type is stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid. Always use new fluid from a sealed container.
