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Condition Value
Front axle brake disc diameter 10.08 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
expand_more256 × 12 mm brake disc
Solid disc brake 0.47 in
expand_more256 × 20 mm brake disc
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
expand_more256 × 12 mm brake disc
Solid disc brake 0.39 in
expand_more256 × 20 mm brake disc
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Solid disc brake 0.55 in
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.43 in
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness 0.28 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 8.9 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines 0.35 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ANN engines 0.35 in
All other modifications 0.39 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines 0.28 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ANN engines 0.28 in
All other modifications 0.31 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
Disk Solid brakes 0.47 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With disc brake 0.47 in
With drum brake 0.2 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
With drum brake 0.098 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines 0.079 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With disc brake 0.079 in
With drum brake 0.098 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.5 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
Variant 1 0.69 in
Variant 2 0.75 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 1999 Golf Convertible. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 Volkswagen Golf Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1999 Volkswagen Golf Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Golf Convertible Fourth generation model years

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