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Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Jetta City Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement is $191 with $58 for parts and $133 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$276.77Shop/Dealer Price$319.71 - $417.05
2007 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$248.77Shop/Dealer Price$291.74 - $389.09
2008 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$248.77Shop/Dealer Price$291.74 - $389.09
2008 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$248.77Shop/Dealer Price$291.70 - $389.03
2009 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$248.77Shop/Dealer Price$291.76 - $389.13
2007 Volkswagen Jetta CityL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$248.77Shop/Dealer Price$291.74 - $389.09
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What is the Brake Wheel Cylinder all about?

Brake wheel cylinders push the brake shoes against the brake drum, causing friction that slows down the car. They are located in the rear brake system, inside the brake drums. Over time, wheel cylinder seals may wear out and start leaking brake fluid, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes.

Keep in mind:

Brake wheel cylinders are replaced in pairs. Both rear tires will get new cylinders.

How it's done:

  • Inspect rear wheel cylinders for leakage.
  • Inspect rear brake shoes and hardware.
  • Replace wheel cylinders if found faulty.
  • Adjust rear brakes.
  • Lube backing plate.
  • Make sure axle seals are not leaking into brake drums.
  • Bleed entire brake system.
  • Perform a brake inspection, including test drive.

Our recommendation:

It is a good idea to get the brake wheel cylinders inspected once every year. You should get your brake system inspected immediately if the brake warning light is on.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Brake Wheel Cylinder?

  • Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.
  • Noise from rear brakes.
  • Fluid leaking underneath the car near rear tires.

How important is this service?

When you depress your brake pedal, the brake wheel cylinder applies pressure to the brake shoe. This pressure pushes the brake shoe into contact with the brake drum, which creates the friction that allows your vehicle to slow down and stop. When the brake wheel cylinder stops working, it is no longer able to exert enough force onto the brake shoe, and your vehicle will not be able to brake as effectively as it should.

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by Arthur
Volkswagen Jetta L5-2.5L - Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Capitol Heights, Maryland
Richard was actually early for our appointment. He was friendly. Richard went out of his way to explain what he was doing and even took the time to educate me about my car. Positive attitude.

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by Chris
Volkswagen Beetle H4-1.6L - Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement (Driver Side) - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Kyle is superb. Always goes the extra mile to put things right. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

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by Steven
Volkswagen Jetta L4-1.4L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Atlanta, Georgia
Colllin showed up on time, he was respectful to the seller, his report was sent within minutes, was thorough and pointed out several issues with the car that the seller didn't disclose. Its clear that he is knowledgeable and I highly recommend him and the Your Mechanic pre-purchase inspection. One small area of improvement is the picture quality. Several photos were blurry or dark. Fortunately, none of the blurry ones were of the issues. I had the photos from the seller that covered the photos that didn't turn out well. thank you!

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Volkswagen Jetta L5-2.5L - Cabin Air Filter - Saint Petersburg, Florida
On time, very polite, answered my questions without hesitation & was very knowledgeable. Excellent service!

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