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Cardone 19-2576 Disc Brake Caliper - Rear Right
Reliable Disc Brake Caliper for Audi and Volkswagen Models
The Cardone 19-2576 Unloaded Caliper is designed to restore braking performance on select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Engineered as a remanufactured disc brake caliper, it offers a precise fit and dependable function for models like the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf.
- Remanufactured disc brake caliper with steel piston
- Compatible with Audi A3, Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Cabrio, Golf, Golf City, and TT
- Caliper finish: oil emulsion with gray color
- Bleeder port size: M10x1.0; inlet port size: M12x1.0
- Includes caliper and hardware kit; mounting bolts not included
- Single piston design with 38.07 mm piston diameter
About the Cardone Unloaded Caliper Product Line
The Cardone Unloaded Caliper line provides remanufactured brake calipers that come without brake pads, allowing for flexible installation with existing or aftermarket pads. This product line focuses on delivering reliable hydraulic brake components that meet or exceed original equipment specifications, ensuring compatibility and performance for various vehicle applications.
Product Details and Specifications
This Cardone 19-2576 disc brake caliper features a steel piston with a precise 38.07 mm outer diameter, designed to provide consistent braking force. The caliper is finished with an oil emulsion coating in gray, which helps resist corrosion and wear. It includes a bleeder port sized M10x1.0 and an inlet port sized M12x1.0, matching OEM hydraulic connections for straightforward installation. The remanufactured condition ensures that the caliper has been restored to functional standards, making it a practical replacement for worn or damaged units on compatible Audi and Volkswagen models.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Restores braking performance on Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf models
- Addresses issues with low brake pedal caused by caliper malfunction
- Eliminates uneven braking or vehicle pull during stops
- Replaces corroded or leaking calipers to prevent brake fluid loss
- Resolves brake squeal related to caliper hardware wear or piston issues
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone 19-2576 caliper, use the included hardware kit for mounting, but note that mounting bolts are not provided. It is recommended to apply silicone grease on floating caliper mounting pins to ensure smooth operation. Always use the brake fluid type specified by the vehicle manufacturer, typically DOT 3 or DOT 4, to maintain system integrity. Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation to remove any air and restore proper pedal feel.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Cardone remanufactured calipers undergo rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The 19-2576 caliper is backed by Cardone's quality assurance processes, providing confidence in durability and performance. For specific warranty details, refer to Cardone's official warranty policy applicable to remanufactured brake components.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 19-2576 |
| Position | Unloaded Caliper, Rear Right |
| Bleeder Port Size | M10x1.0 |
| Brake Caliper Finish | Oil emulsion |
| Caliper Color | Gray |
| E-Waste | No |
| FAQs | A silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. |
| FAQs | A symptom of a low brake pedal is usually caused by air in the sy |
| FAQs | As a rule, always use brake fluid recommended by o.e. the fluid t |
| FAQs | Brakes squeal all of the time. what's causing the squeal? |
| FAQs | Can i switch out a phenolic piston caliper for a steel piston cal |
| FAQs | Car pulls to one side during braking. why? |
| FAQs | Could calipers be the cause of a low brake pedal? |
| FAQs | Do all of your calipers come with the new hardware and a mounting |
| FAQs | New hardware is included with all of our calipers however the mou |
| FAQs | Not recommended. the o.e. manufacturers specified steel or phenol |
| FAQs | What type of fluid should i use: dot 3, dot 4, or dot 5? |
| FAQs | What type of grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins? |
| Inlet Port Size | M12x1.0 |
| Installation Hardware Included | Yes |
| Mounting Bolts Included | No |
| Package Contents | Caliper; hardware kit |
| Pads Included | No |
| Piston Material | Steel |
| Piston Quantity | 1 |
| Piston Size (OD) (mm) | 38.0746 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 59 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Comfortline | Hatchback | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Sport | Hatchback | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | Hatchback | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Sport GLX | Hatchback | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Base | Hatchback | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle Cabrio | Base | Convertible | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2006 | Audi | TT | FWD | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2005 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | Trendline | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | Comfortline | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | TDI | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI VR6 | Rear Right | Except Red Caliper; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI 1.8T | Rear Right | Except Red Caliper; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | Europa | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | Rear Right | Except Red Caliper; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2004 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | Rear Right | Except Red Caliper; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.8L | V6 | Rear Right | Except Red Caliper; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | |||
| 2003 | Audi | A3 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2003 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2002 | Audi | A3 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2002 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | Lujo | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI VR6 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | Base | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI 1.8T | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI Turbo | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | Verano | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | Confort | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | ||||
| 2001 | Audi | A3 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2001 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2000 | Audi | A3 | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2000 | Audi | TT | Rear Right | From VIN # 8N-Y-011 101; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Rear Right | From VIN # 1C-Y-030 001; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | Rear Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper | |||||
| 1999 | Audi | A3 | Rear Right | From Chassis # 8LY000001; with Metal Piston; Supplied without Mounting Bracket; Installation Hardware Included; Unloaded Caliper |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.