Audi VW Brake Dust Shield Bolt - Genuine VW Audi WHT003853

Product Information

Brake dust can build up on the brake caliper and rotor, which can cause uneven braking, vibration, and noise. While a small amount of brake dust is normal, excessive brake dust can limit braking performance. Brake dust shields are used to help prevent excessive duct build in the supporting brake and suspension components surrounding the wheel hub. Brake dust shields also help protect the brake rotors, calipers, and pads from environmental elements that can affect braking performance.

• Noise: Scrapping or dragging coming from brake dust shield failure and damage to the rotor
• Exposure and Rust: Excessive build-up of rust along the hub surface, caliper, and brake disc
• Build Up: Build up of dust coming from friction material around the spindle

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The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.