Cardone 19-458 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Right

Remanufactured Front Right Caliper for Beetle

Cardone Unloaded Caliper 19-458 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper built for the front right position on select Volkswagen Beetle applications. It is engineered with new premium components, pressure-tested for consistent brake performance, and finished with a rust-inhibiting oil emulsion coating for dependable service.

Compatible With 1973-1978 Volkswagen Beetle front right brake applications, this Cardone brake caliper is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for vehicles using the specified Girling original caliper setup and metal piston configuration where noted.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style caliper for proper vehicle fit
• Oil emulsion finish with gray caliper color and rust inhibitor treatment
• Steel piston construction with 2-piston design
• Pressure-tested for consistent hydraulic performance
• New bleeder screws for a positive seal and easier bleeding
• New EPDM rubber seals for high-temperature durability
• Plastic cap plugs protect brake port threads during installation
• Mounting bracket included where applicable
• New banjo bolts included where applicable
• New stainless steel hardware clips and mounting pins included where applicable

Product Details

Cardone’s Unloaded Caliper line focuses on remanufactured brake hydraulics that restore factory-style fit and function without unnecessary parts replacement. Part number 19-458 is built with new internal components, including seals and service hardware, and is pressure-tested before release. The caliper uses an M10x1.0 inlet port, an M7x1.0 bleeder port, and a 40.4114 mm piston size to match the specified Volkswagen Beetle front right brake setup.

This part cross-references Volkswagen 113615108B for the same application.

Common Problems This Caliper Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Uneven braking at the front right wheel
• Sticking or seized caliper piston movement
• Poor brake pedal response caused by caliper hydraulic issues
• Corrosion-related caliper wear on older Volkswagen Beetle brake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1974-1978 Volkswagen Beetle, front right. Fits 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, front right, with Girling Original Caliper and from chassis #1132013627. Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer, and replace fluid from a sealed container only. For floating caliper mounting pins, silicone grease is used on the pins. Always verify piston style, port sizes, and brake hose connection before installation on your Volkswagen Beetle 19-458 application.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured caliper is pressure-tested and assembled with new premium components to support reliable brake operation. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, while maintaining OE-style fit and finish for the 19-458 brake caliper.