Rear Caliper issue.

[Bri_jnr]

(Hi i have had my golf GTD for 5.5 years, 92000 miles. its been great and i have been lurking in the back ground of this forum. which has helped me in a few ways, so thanks in advance for any replys.)

Im having an issue with my GTD mk7 rear caliper sticking/grabbing. i have been noticing the car squating when acelerating from a stop, I thought I will get that looked at but monday morning the right rear brake was smoking slitghtly and smelling like i had been on a track day.
I called the local independent Vw specialist however they are booked up for 2 week. (they are good) so i have taken it to a garage who takes care of our company vans.

They have suggested it needs 2x rear calipers and its a vw dealer part, which will be silly money. £900 or so.

So my question, is this an know issue,  and whats the best rear caliper to replace them with?

[itavaltalainen]

Not very common, but they are brake calipers after all.
What's gone wrong?

Refurb kits are available aftermarket as well.

[Bri_jnr]

They are seizing.

Does anyon ehave experiance with the refurb kits or this company? https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/ 

[Dubster67]

Ive got a Mk7 GTD as well and when I plug my registration number into www.brakeparts.co.uk it comes up with Budweg rear calipers at £188 each plus refundable surcharge for the 272mm solid rear discs. I think thats just a rebuilt caliper but way cheaper than the dealer.

[mcmaddy]

Ive got a Mk7 GTD as well and when I plug my registration number into www.brakeparts.co.uk it comes up with Budweg rear calipers at £188 each plus refundable surcharge for the 272mm solid rear discs. I think thats just a rebuilt caliper but way cheaper than the dealer.

discs on the rear of a gtd are vented not solid aren't they?

[Dubster67]

Ive got a Mk7 GTD as well and when I plug my registration number into www.brakeparts.co.uk it comes up with Budweg rear calipers at £188 each plus refundable surcharge for the 272mm solid rear discs. I think thats just a rebuilt caliper but way cheaper than the dealer.

discs on the rear of a gtd are vented not solid aren't they?

On my 64 plate they are solid, 272mm I believe.

[st33ly]

Hi mate

I would download the Autodoc app and have a look at what prices they have. Two rear callipers discs and pads are straight forward to fit. A quick look I found electronic rear callipers non painted for £184 each. Buy replacement callipers. Less hassle and fuss.

[silver38]

If you have the sport & sound pack WSS the rear pads & discs are the same as the GTI