A1 CARDONE 19-B3009 rear left brake caliper for the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta and other vehicles clamps the brake pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. Also called a disc brake caliper, this floating, single-piston unit is remanufactured and arrives unloaded with its bracket.
- Remanufactured calipers are 100% pressure-tested
- Steel piston resists cracking and pitting and handles heavy loads
- New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals replace the old ones
- Treated with a specially formulated rust inhibitor
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal, with a plastic cap plug on each brake port thread
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 19-B3009 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta and other vehicles
- Position: Rear left
- Material: Cast Iron (caliper casting), Steel (piston)
- Condition: Remanufactured
A sticking caliper can show up as the car pulling to one side or a dragging brake. Those signs alone do not prove the caliper is at fault; a collapsed brake hose can also cause a pull. This listing is one rear left caliper, the rear right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. The 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta takes one on the rear left.
Fits
This rear left brake caliper fits the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, and it is a brake caliper for the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Golf as well.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pistons: 1
- Piston diameter: 38.09 mm (1.5 in)
- Inlet port size: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in)
- Inlet thread size: M10x1.0
- Mounting hole diameter: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in)
- Mounting hole thread size: M10x1.25
- Bleeder thread size: M10x1.0
- Casting numbers: 4433/3, 4310/4
Build and materials
- Caliper type: floating
- Condition: remanufactured
- Caliper casting material: cast iron
- Piston material: steel
- Finish: oil emulsion, with a rust-resistant coating
- Inlet fitting type: inverted flare
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One caliper with its bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. Brake pads are not included. Mounting bolts are not included either, so plan on new bolts.
Installation notes
- A plastic cap plug covers each brake port thread until installation.
- A silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
- Use the brake fluid type stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid, poured from a new sealed container.
- The instruction sheet in the box covers the steps.
Interchange: 1H0615423A · 1H0615423D
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the rear left caliper for the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 19-B3009 is the rear left caliper for the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, and it also fits the 1996-1999 Volkswagen Golf.
Does this A1 CARDONE caliper come with its bracket and hardware?
Yes, A1 CARDONE 19-B3009 comes with the bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet; brake pads and mounting bolts are not included.
What size is the piston on this rear left brake caliper?
This floating caliper has one steel piston that measures 38.09 mm (1.5 in) in diameter. Its inlet thread size is M10x1.0.
Do brakes that squeal all the time mean the caliper is bad?
No. Squeal can come from pads installed wrongly, brake hardware installed wrongly or an improper rotor finish, so a squeal alone does not point to the caliper.
What grease goes on the mounting pins of a floating caliper like this?
A silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. A1 CARDONE 19-B3009 is a floating caliper and its hardware kit is included.
