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WZBIT Auto Brake Caliper 343362 1K0615123B 1K0615123E for Audi A3
OEM NO.
| 1K0615123B |
|
1K0615123E |
|
1K0615123F |
|
1K0615125D |
|
1K0615125E |
|
19-6648 |
| 1K0615123 |
| 1K0615123M |
| 8J0615123A |
| 1Z0615123 |
Vehicle Application
| AUDI A3 (8P1) (2003/05 - 2012/08) |
| AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) (2004/09 - 2013/03) |
| AUDI TT (8J3) (2006/08 - 2014/06) |
| AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) (2007/03 - 2014/06) |
| AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) (2008/04 - 2013/05) |
| AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) (2010/05 - /) |
| AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK) (2011/09 - /) |
| VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) (2003/02 - 2010/05) |
| VW RABBIT V (1K1) (2003/10 - 2009/02) |
| VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) (2004/03 - /) |
| VW CADDY III Est(2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) (2004/03 - /) |
| VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) (2005/01 - 2013/12) |
| VW PASSAT Saloon (3C2) (2005/03 - 2010/11) |
| VW VENTO III (1K2) (2005/08 - 2010/10) |
| VW PASSAT Variant (3C5) (2005/08 - 2011/10) |
| VW EOS (1F7, 1F8) (2006/03 - /) |
| VW JETTA V Est(1K5) (2007/06 - 2009/07) |
| VW CC (357) (2008/05 - 2012/01) |
| VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) (2008/05 - /) |
| VW GOLF VI (5K1) (2008/10 - 2013/11) |
| VW POLO (6R, 6C) (2009/06 - /) |
| VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) (2009/07 - 2013/07) |
| VW PASSAT (362) (2010/08 - 2014/12) |
| VW PASSAT Variant (365) (2010/08 - 2014/12) |
| VW JETTA VI IV (162, 163) (2010/04 - /) |
| VW GOLF VI Convertible (517) (2011/03 - /) |
| VW NOVO FUSCA (5C1) (2011/04 - /) |
| VW VENTO Saloon (60) (2009/05 - /) |
| VW CC (358) (2011/11 - /) |
| VW TOURAN (1T3) (2010/05 - /) |
| VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7) (2011/12 - /) |
| VW PASSAT ALLTRACK (365) (2012/01 - 2014/12) |
| SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) (2004/02 - 2013/06) |
| SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1Z5) (2004/02 - 2013/06) |
| SKODA PRAKTIK (5J) (2006/03 - /) |
| SKODA FABIA (2006/12 - 2014/12) |
| SKODA FABIA Combi (2007/10 - 2014/12) |
| SKODA ROOMSTER Praktik (5J) (2007/03 - /) |
| SKODA SUPERB (3T4) (2008/03 - 2015/05) |
| SKODA YETI (5L) (2009/05 - /) |
| SKODA SUPERB Est(3T5) (2009/10 - 2015/05) |
| SKODA RAPID (NH3) (2012/07 - /) |
| SKODA RAPID Spaceback (NH1) (2012/07 - /) |
| SEAT ALTEA (5P1) (2004/03 - /) |
| SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2) (2004/04 - 2009/05) |
| SEAT LEON (1P1) (2005/05 - 2012/12) |
| SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) (2006/10 - /) |
| SEAT IBIZA V (6J5, 6P5) (2008/03 - /) |
| SEAT IBIZA V SPORTCOUPE (6J1, 6P1) (2008/07 - /) |
| SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8) (2010/03 - /) |
| SEAT TOLEDO IV (KG3) (2012/07 - /) |
Reference No.
|
18FR2744 AC-DELCO |
|
077-1727S BECK/ARNLEY |
|
19-B2975 |
|
19B2974 |
|
242-73526A NAPA / RAYLOC |
|
10-02588-1 PROMECANIX |
|
SC1942 DNS |
|
102461S UCX |
|
A.B.S. 520011 |
| ATE 11.9541-9553.2 |
| BENDIX 694441B |
| BOSCH 0 986 47A 384 |
| BOSCH 0 986 473 384 |
| Brake ENGINEERING CA2291 |
| BREMBO F 85 198 |
| CARDONE 384294 |
product description
Auto brake calipers are a cornerstone of any vehicle's braking system, playing a critical role in bringing a car safely to a stop. Essentially, they are the component that houses the brake pads and presses them against the brake rotors (or discs) to create friction, which in turn slows down or stops the wheels.
When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic fluid is pushed through the brake lines, creating pressure that activates the pistons within the caliper. These pistons then push the brake pads onto the spinning rotor. The resulting friction converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat, dissipating it and allowing the car to decelerate.
There are two main types of brake calipers: fixed calipers and floating (or sliding) calipers. Fixed calipers remain stationary and have pistons on both sides of the rotor, applying even pressure from both directions. Floating calipers, more commonly found in passenger vehicles, have one or two pistons on the inboard side and slide on pins, allowing the entire caliper body to move and press both pads against the rotor.
Given the immense forces and heat generated during braking, calipers are typically made from robust materials like cast iron or aluminum, engineered for durability and efficient heat dissipation. Proper functioning of brake calipers is paramount for vehicle safety, ensuring reliable and consistent stopping power in various driving conditions. Regular maintenance and inspection of these components are crucial for maintaining optimal braking performance and driver confidence.
