Volkswagen Golf 1K Rear Brake Caliper Wheel Brake Housing Right O/S 1K0615424K

Description

Volkswagen Golf 1K Rear Brake Caliper Wheel Brake Housing Right O/S is an original brake system component designed for installation on the rear axle on the driver’s side. Thanks to its factory Volkswagen design, it ensures precise cooperation with the brake disc and pads, stable pad guidance, and repeatable, predictable braking performance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K0615424K
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K0615424K
• Substitutable numbers: 1K0615424K, 1K0 615 424 K
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Calipers & Brackets

Purpose and fitment

The presented caliper is a component from the Brake Calipers and Brackets group, designed specifically for the rear axle on the right side in Golf 1K family models. The vehicle placement is factory-defined, which facilitates part selection and reduces the risk of errors during ordering and installation.

Its original Volkswagen origin helps maintain the consistency of the entire brake system – from the master cylinder and lines to the caliper and pads. This makes it possible to maintain the proper braking characteristics, in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

Construction and technical function

The caliper plays a key role in converting hydraulic pressure into the clamping force of the pads against the disc. The design intended for the rear right axle ensures:

• stable guidance of brake pads in the carrier,
• even pressure on the disc’s working surface,
• proper piston operation within the working range specified by the manufacturer.

As an original Volkswagen component, the caliper has been designed to maintain the correct mounting geometry, which translates into proper alignment relative to the disc and reduced wear of both the pads and the disc itself.

Performance characteristics of the used component

The offered brake caliper is a used part, which allows for an economical repair of the brake system while maintaining the original design. In practice, this means the possibility of replacing a damaged or excessively worn component with a factory-origin part, without the need to resort to cheaper replacements of uncertain specifications.

Choosing a used, original caliper is particularly beneficial in situations where you want to maintain component consistency in the vehicle while optimizing service costs. This type of solution works well both for standard repairs and for stage-by-stage brake system restoration.

Benefits of using the original rear right caliper

By installing this component in your Golf 1K, you gain a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the rear right axle design, with no modifications required.
• Consistency with other Volkswagen brake system components.
• The ability to restore proper brake operation in the event of seizure, leaks, or mechanical damage to the old caliper.
• A reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality.

Thanks to this solution, you can effectively restore the original braking performance, which has a direct impact on driving comfort and safety.

Brake system expansion and selection of other components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the braking zone in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional calipers, carriers, or mounting brackets, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Brake Calipers and Brackets category.

To better understand how to consciously choose original, used brake system components and how to reduce service costs without compromising safety, it is worth reading our guide: Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce brake system repair costs by choosing proven recycled parts.