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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 15:57

Title: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
Post by: P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 15:57

Bit of an odd question but can anyone tell me if the centre part of the rear caliper should have a cover?
I got my rear discs and pads replaced a few months ago but it suddenly struck me there should be a full centre cover.

See pics below. Any opinion would be great thanks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NWpLfcN/IMG-6044.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bJ6rqZL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDjp4QM3/IMG-6045.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XXPGVvKP)

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
Post by: P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 16:51

Or maybe the centre has a grey cover? Pretty sure there should be a cover of some sort.

Has my independent forgotten to fit it back on??

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
Post by: Big Col on 24 April 2026, 17:51

look the same as mine

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
Post by: madstaff on 24 April 2026, 18:15

Same as mine, it looks like you've still got the anti-squeel shims still fitted too.

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
Post by: P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 18:44

OK, thanks for early responders. I have worked out this looks like the back of new pads. I’ve watched a couple of YouTubes now and maybe I’m being a bit “precious”.

I just kind of lost trust in my “VW Independent Specialists”.

It just looked like a space that ought to have had a protective trim ass it had exposed wire clips and an exposed grease face.