I have these exact parts installed on my Jetta TDI MKiv. Excellent fit finish and performance. Quiet smooth braking. The Wagner Calipers are particularly fine. Love the tech support from Wagner and Power Stop.
Here's my 03 Jetta TDI. I used 986 generation non-S Porsche Boxster Brembo 4 pot calipers front and rear with OEM Brembo pads and hardware. I went with these over the 17Z/18Z big 6 pots so I wouldn't have to install a different master cylinder as the factory one doesn't move enough fluid to actuate those big brakes effectively.
Oh, All the VWII calipers from 80-84 in the Lucas catalog used the same piston seals, pins and pin slider kits.
I just finished swapping GLI calipers on our mk6 SEL jetta and it was pretty easy. The pedal is much firmer and car stops way better plus the brakes look great.
I had this retrofit on my Jetta and I was a big fan of it. The unsprung weight complaint I find to be a bit much. As stated above, the weight difference isn't exceptional. The gain here is that you have a greater surface area of clamping force with the addition of an extra caliper piston. Overall, the cost/benefit of this setup is great.
Front drivers’ caliper is stuck open. I purchased an VW Ate refurb caliper but haven’t installed it. The other front side is good, and rears are only a few years old.
AG pads so I assumed AG calipers. Told to order Girling.
Why do I have to screw in the brake calipers with the world's stupidest Phillips?
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This part for Volkswagen Jetta is made around the world. We have reviews for brake caliper manufacturers from countries such as: Germany, Italy, UK .
In March 2026, the ranking of brake caliper for Volkswagen Jetta on PartReview included 7 manufacturers. It is based on 9 reviews and 29 votes.
Last month, PartReview users preferred Girling. 20% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: brake caliper Bosch — 10%.
Third place: Brembo with 10% of the votes.
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