Brakes across all generations
Mk1
Disc brakes all around from factory, with various upgrade paths available.
Mk2
Larger rotors thanMk1, optional ABS available.
Mk3
Factory ABS, larger rotors for VR6.
Mk4
Larger rotors, integrated ABS.
Mk5
Larger rotors, electronic brake force distribution.
Mk6
Larger optional, XDS brake vectoring.
Mk7
Larger rotors standard, red calipers optional.
Mk8
Larger rotors, performance-focused.
Type 1 / Beetle
Drum brakes front and rear originally.
Type 2 / Bus
Drum/disc combinations.