ATE 602821 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

ATE Original Disc Brake Pads for Front Fitment

ATE Original Disc Brake Pads, part number 602821, are a front disc brake pad set built for select Volkswagen applications. This semi-metallic brake pad set is ECE-R90 certified and uses a steel backing plate with integrally molded friction material for consistent braking performance.

Compatible With 1990-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, and Passat front brake applications, including specific chassis and Mexico-built configurations listed below. If you are searching for ATE 602821 front brake pads for Volkswagen Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, or Passat, this set matches the confirmed fitment data.

Key Features

• ATE Original Disc Brake Pads, part number 602821
• Semi-metallic friction material for front disc brake applications
• ECE-R90 certified for regulated brake performance
• Steel backing material with integrally molded friction attachment
• Outer and inner pad thickness: 16.00 mm
• Pad height: 69.50 mm; pad width: 119.10 mm
• Mounting hardware included
• No pad wear sensor provision
• No shims, chamfers, or slots
• FMSI references: 7177-D227, 7570-D696, 7578-D704

Product Details

ATE Original Disc Brake Pads are part of ATE Original Disc Brake Pads, a product line focused on broad vehicle coverage and controlled friction characteristics. The compound selection is engineered to match different vehicle braking requirements, while noise-damping construction details are used to reduce brake noise during operation. For drivers needing ATE 602821 replacement pads, this front disc brake pad set provides a direct OE-style service option for the listed Volkswagen models.

This part cross-references Bosch 16046 and Brembo P85032N for the same application.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on a Volkswagen Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, or Passat
• Squealing or noisy braking from worn friction material
• Reduced stopping response caused by thin or glazed pads
• Brake service needs on vehicles with confirmed chassis-specific fitment
• Replacement of semi-metallic front pads meeting ECE-R90 requirements

Installation Notes and Fitment

Install on the front axle only. Confirm chassis notes before ordering: Fits 1998-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, front; Fits 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, front; Fits 1997-1998 Volkswagen Golf, front; Fits 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, front, from chassis # 1HW001301; Fits 1996-1997 Volkswagen Cabrio, front, Mexico built vehicles; Fits 1990 Volkswagen Passat, front, chassis # 31LB101393.

Before installation, inspect rotors, calipers, and pad hardware surfaces for wear or contamination. Clean the caliper bracket contact points and verify pad movement after assembly. Because this set is not prepared for a pad wear sensor, confirm the vehicle does not require sensor-equipped pads before service.

Quality Assurance

ATE states that its brake pad compounds are validated through independent testing for friction performance, and the brand uses noise-damping construction to help keep braking quiet. ECE-R90 certification adds a recognized quality standard for this ATE Original Disc Brake Pads set.