1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts

Essential 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts

Carquest Wearever – WHEEL CYLINDER (Part No.WCA96402)

WHEEL CYLINDER

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$11.99
This direct replacement drum brake wheel cylinder was specifically engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original wheel cylinder on particular vehicles. It is manufactured and tested for quality assurance.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – specifically engineered to be direct match for original drum brake wheel cylinder on particular vehicles
  • Cost-effective fix – replacement of cylinder while servicing drum brakes is fastest, surest way to ensure brake performance
  • Quality materials – made with high-quality EPDM rubber cups and boots for long-lasting performance
  • Professionally tested – wheel cylinder bores are surface-tested to ensure an optimum sealing surface for the pressure cups
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Wagner – Brake Caliper Bolt/Pin (Part No.H14925)

Brake Caliper Bolt/Pin

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$18.89
An axle disc hardware kit with pins (upper/lower or inner/outer) that the caliper slides on. Replace old corroded pins and bolts which can hamper caliper movement and cause unnecessary and uneven pad wear.
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ATE – ATE Brake Drum (Part No.N200027783ATE)

ATE Brake Drum

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$51.05
The quality of ATE drums is characterized by the fact that we let the system competence from series production flow into their development. You can rely on a proven high quality standard applied worldwide. Close dimensional tolerances ensure a high degree of accuracy, for example. The cylindricity (deviation of friction surface diameter from the theoretical cylindrical ideal) is max. 5/100mm.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to OE specifications Integrity to original design
  • The ATE drums are made exclusively of high-grade cast iron with a homogeneous microstructure.
  • Important functional dimensions are completely verified in production.
  • Optimum surface roughness and good thermal conductivity makes for stable friction coefficients.
  • The ATE drum permits problem-free fitting during installation.
  • Part number, coded batch number, and manufacturing date are stamped into the brake drum.
  • Fitting instructions are included.
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FAE – FAE Stop Light Switch (Part No.P305515117FAE)

FAE Stop Light Switch

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$22.43
The FAE Stop Light Switch is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Carquest Wearever – BRK HOSE 1 EA TRUTQ (Part No.BHA38028)

BRK HOSE 1 EA TRUTQ

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$21.99
This automotive brake hydraulic hose was precision-engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles and positions to ensure safe, long-lasting durability as part of a complete brake repair.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – precision-engineered to match the performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles
  • Position-specific – manufactured to precise measurements to provide an exact fit and easy installation
  • Quality assured – materials tested to exacting government-regulated safety and durability standards
  • Durable design – made with EPDM rubber and specially coated, corrosion-resistant fittings
  • Brand may vary by location
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Carquest Platinum Plus – Coated Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Design, Enhanced Rust Protection (Part No.YH145682C)

Coated Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Design, Enhanced Rust Protection

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$95.99
Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors are built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors have a specially engineered coating that penetrates vanes and prevents rust, corrosion and build up. This zinc and aluminum coating maintains a like-new appearance significantly longer than a standard rotor. Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of your pads and rotors. These rotors are built for quiet, long-lasting performance.Tech Tip: Burnish the pads to the rotor by applying the 30/30/30 rule: 30 stops from 30 mph with 30 seconds of cool down between stops.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
  • Zinc and aluminum anti-corrosion coating maintains a like-new appearance
  • Manufactured to exacting quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • OE configuration to dissipate heat, increasing pad life
  • Proper harmonic design helps to reduce brake noise
  • Non-directional finish for decreased break-in time and reduced brake noise
  • Brand may vary by location
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TRW – Brake Caliper Repair Kit (Part No.N1050187999TRW)

Brake Caliper Repair Kit

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$11.03
TRW Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed factory fit to original equipment specifications
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment factory safety standards
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Febi – Exhaust Nut (Part No.H100111133FEB)

Exhaust Nut

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$2.01
Exhaust Nut

Wagner – Return Spring Kit (Part No.H10354)

Return Spring Kit

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$12.59
Wagner Brake Products provide the latest innovations in braking technologies and complete coverage for passenger vehicles and medium-duty commercial applications. Wagner Brake Products continue to set industry standards with engineering expertise and a commitment to ensuring that Wagner parts deliver original equipment fit, form and function to deliver superior braking performance. With comprehensive coverage, Wagner Brake offers all the components necessary for a complete brake repair. Wagner premium products offer exceptional quality for all the latest applications.
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Carquest Premium – Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper with Bracket (Part No.19-B2974)

Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper with Bracket

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$81.99
Carquest Premium Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for performance and durability. Where applicable, Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature a specially formulated OE style zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finish that provides superior rust protection in all conditions. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature new OE design, stainless steel pistons manufactured for maximum durability, and precision machined for an exacting fit and smooth application of braking force. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include 100% new OE design dust boots and EPDM rubber seals that provide increased resistance to thermal deterioration and years of-leak free operation. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include application-specific brackets and abutment hardware where required, for easy installation and confident restoration of stopping power. 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing guarantees perfect performance right out of the box.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
  • OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
  • Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
  • Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
  • OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
  • Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
  • Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
  • OE style, zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finishes provide superior resistance to rust on all iron caliper bodies and brackets
  • 100% new, OE style rubber dust boots and EPDM rubber seals for improved resistance to thermal deterioration and cracking
  • New bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and crush washers included for a complete repair
  • OE Style, stainless steel pad abutment hardware included
  • 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing ensures quality and performance
  • Caliper finish or coating may vary
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Febi – Brake Shoe Keeper Ki (Part No.N201150009FEB)

Brake Shoe Keeper Ki

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$17.08
Brake Shoe Keeper Ki

ATE – Parking Brake Cable (Part No.N5010469949ATE)

Parking Brake Cable

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$21.38
Parking Brake Cable

ATE Premium One – Brake M/C Reservoir (Part No.N301711738ATE)

Brake M/C Reservoir

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$8.49
Brake M/C Reservoir

Carquest Wearever – Disc Hardware Kit with Quiet Pad Clips (Part No.13490Q)

Disc Hardware Kit with Quiet Pad Clips

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$27.49
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The braking system is arguably its most important system, so you want to be sure it’s working properly at all times. With this kit, you can be sure the brake adjustments are occurring at the proper intervals to prevent negative comebacks.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications which means that it is at least as good if not better than the original part the manufacturer supplied with the car
  • Low-friction PTFE coating to reduce drag
  • Maintains safe movement and effective stopping performance
  • Corrosion resistant coating for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
  • Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
  • Stainless Steel Dual Coated
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Carquest Premium Gold – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – Front (4-Pad Set) (Part No.GMKD1107)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)

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$50.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Longer Life, Quiet, Low Dust (Part No.PXD1107H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Longer Life, Quiet, Low Dust

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$61.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Wear sensors included on most European applications that require replacement
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Wearever – Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder (Part No.53-5600)

Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder

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$98.99
CARDONE Remanufactured Power Brake Boosters are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement and, where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All units are 100% tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Product Features:
  • 100% O.E. quality seals, diaphragms and check valves are installed on every unit for like-new performance and reliability.
  • Exclusive rust-prohibitive finishing process extends unit life.
  • Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted (when included) for easier and faster installation.
  • All units are 100% tested to ensure reliable performance.
  • Guaranteed fit and function.
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Wearever – Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder (Part No.53-8050)

Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder

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$125.99
CARDONE Remanufactured Power Brake Boosters are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement and, where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All units are 100% tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Product Features:
  • 100% O.E. quality seals, diaphragms and check valves are installed on every unit for like-new performance and reliability.
  • Exclusive rust-prohibitive finishing process extends unit life.
  • Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted (when included) for easier and faster installation.
  • All units are 100% tested to ensure reliable performance.
  • Guaranteed fit and function.
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Carquest Wearever – Disc Brake Hardware Kit (Part No.H4755)

Disc Brake Hardware Kit

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$2.99
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The kits provide advance protection for your brake by assuring brakes perform at an optimum level.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Exact fitment and original replacement
  • New Brake Hardware prevents premature wear and maximizes performance
  • Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
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Wearever – Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder (Part No.11-3414)

Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder

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$115.99
Using advanced re-engineering materials and processes, our master cylinders match O.E. performance and fitment. New O.E.-quality seals and cups are installed on each unit, ensuring leak-free, long-lasting performance. Cast-iron master cylinders are treate

Product Features:
  • Only new O.E.-quality seals and cups are used in the remanufacturing process to ensure O.E. performance and reliability. All rubber components meet S.A.E. specifications.
  • Bleeding kits are supplied with the unit to make the bleeding process faster and easier (where applicable).
  • Bores meet critical micro-finish specifications to eliminate pitting and corrosion, a cause of premature failure.
  • Cast-iron master cylinders feature a premium protective coating to minimize rust and extend unit life.
  • Piston assemblies are height-gauged to ensure the master cylinder equals the O.E. unit performance.
  • Plastic reservoirs are vacuum-tested to ensure they are leak free.
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Wearever – Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder (Part No.11-1885)

Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder

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$39.99
Using advanced re-engineering materials and processes, our master cylinders match O.E. performance and fitment. New O.E.-quality seals and cups are installed on each unit, ensuring leak-free, long-lasting performance. Cast-iron master cylinders are treate

Product Features:
  • Only new O.E.-quality seals and cups are used in the remanufacturing process to ensure O.E. performance and reliability. All rubber components meet S.A.E. specifications.
  • Bleeding kits are supplied with the unit to make the bleeding process faster and easier (where applicable).
  • Bores meet critical micro-finish specifications to eliminate pitting and corrosion, a cause of premature failure.
  • Cast-iron master cylinders feature a premium protective coating to minimize rust and extend unit life.
  • Piston assemblies are height-gauged to ensure the master cylinder equals the O.E. unit performance.
  • Plastic reservoirs are vacuum-tested to ensure they are leak free.
  • Plastic reservoirs are 100% vacuum-tested to ensure proper function
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Cardone – Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool (Part No.10-5000MCB)

Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool

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$15.99
CARDONE Master Cylinder Bench Bleeder Tool cuts typical bleeding procedures in half and is a more effective way to purge the brake system of air than other bleeding procedures. This handy, innovative tool is a must, just as bench bleeding is for removing all the air from your brake system, allowing you to spend less time in the garage, and more time on the road.

Product Features:
  • Each unit is 100% new, providing consistent performance when servicing your brake system
  • Easy to transfer for on-the-spot master cylinder bleeding
  • Fluid measurements clearly displayed on each unit in both ounces and milliliters for convenience
  • Easy to clean to ensure no cross contamination
  • Durability for long lasting performance
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S559)

Brake Shoes

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$23.79
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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Hawk Performance – High Performance Street Disc Brake Pads (Part No.HB544F.628)

High Performance Street Disc Brake Pads

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$97.99
For over 25 years Hawk Performance has been producing premium friction products that stop you faster and last longer. Whether you are looking to cut seconds off of your track time, need additional stopping power for your large vehicle, want a product that is cleaner and quieter or, just don’t want to have to think about brakes and rotors, Hawk Performance has the products to keep you safer. We leverage our experience on the track and the technology used in aerospace and the military to make the best brake pads and rotors for all of your vehicle’s needs. Our extensive Research & Development department, including a PhD in friction and 23 dynamometers, allows us to produce first class products in the USA.

Product Features:
  • Smooth braking feel
  • Excellent for spirited driving
  • Gentle on rotors and extended pad life
  • Consistent brake release characteristics
  • Increased stopping power
  • All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.
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Textar ePad – Brake Pad Set (Part No.N10101694931TXE)

Brake Pad Set

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$83.80
Brake Pad Set

Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Longer Life, Quiet (Part No.PMD1108H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Longer Life, Quiet

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$70.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Wear sensors included on most European applications that require replacement
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications and covers 99% of foreign and domestic vehicles
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.PXD1108H)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$36.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance, extended pad life, and clean wheels
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-layer HEX shim Technology provides silent braking
  • Burnishing compound allows for a proper break-in of pads and rotors
  • Hardware and caliper pin grease included where required to complete the job
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ACDelco – Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010635663ACD)

Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads

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$82.56
ACDelco Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive ceramic pads. ACDelco Advantage Brakes feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. They offer dependability, performance and great value without sacrificing important features and benefits. The ACDelco name means the quality is assured – from brake pads and shoes to drums and rotors, you can count on the Advantage series to deliver value every time. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784 standards, they offer dependability, performance and great value – without sacrificing important features and benefits.

Product Features:
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part.
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable).
  • Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operation
  • Manufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability
  • Tested to SAE2430 SAE2784 standards to help assure quality
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1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts

You count on your 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Brake Parts. With 28 Brake Parts ranging in price from $2.01 to $355.29, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Brake Parts brand, we stock 15 different brands like Cardone, Carquest, and Carquest Premium. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts start as low as $2.01!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Brake Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 42 extensive product reviews on 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts. Some of the top-rated Brake Parts products we carry are Brake Rotor with 3.0 stars.

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Top-Rated Brake Parts Brands For Your 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit

Trusted Brake Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Cardone, Carquest, Carquest Premium, and even more.

Popular Cardone Brake Parts

You’ll find popular Cardone brand products across Brake Master Cylinders. All are waiting to get your 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit back on the road. Some of the top-rated Cardone products in these categories are:
Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool
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Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool
Brake Master Cylinder Bleeders

FAQs for 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts

What are the most purchased Brake Parts for the 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit?

Out of 28 Brake Parts for the 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, the most popular in our inventory are:
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
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Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Brake Wheel Cylinders
Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
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Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
Front Brake Calipers
Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
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Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
Front Brake Calipers

What are the top-rated 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Brake Parts?

Top-rated Brake Parts for your 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Brake Rotor
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Brake Rotor
“My car is 26 years old and gets 48 mpg. I put 100 miles a day going to and from work. That being said, I want quality parts at a great value. These”