Audi A1 8X VW Polo Brake Pedal Assembly Automatic Gearbox Transmission 6R2721117

The Audi A1 8X / VW Polo Brake Pedal Assembly for Automatic Transmission is an original part from the Pedals, Pedal Covers, and Footrests group, designed for vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox. The OEM design ensures correct geometry, secure mounting, and predictable brake system operation in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6R2721117
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6R2721117
• Substitutable numbers: 6R2721117, 6R2 721 117
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Pedal Assemblies, Pads & Parts

Intended Use and Function in the Vehicle

The presented brake pedal assembly is dedicated to Audi A1 8X and VW Polo models with an automatic transmission. The component is responsible for precisely transferring the driver's foot pressure to the braking system, maintaining the correct travel, resistance, and linearity of operation, which translates to predictable brake feel.

Thanks to its factory design, installation occurs at the original mounting points, without the need for modifications to the center console or bulkhead. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, replacement of worn components, or conversion from other pedal versions to a system dedicated to automatics.

Brake Pedal Assembly Construction

The assembly includes the complete pedal lever with its support housing, prepared for cooperation with the factory brake booster and components mounted in the engine bay. The construction is designed to ensure:

• stable lever guidance throughout its operating range,
• appropriately selected arm length for proper force leverage,
• compatibility with factory sensors and brake system components,
• ergonomic pedal positioning relative to the driver's seat and other controls.

The original geometry ensures the retention of factory safety parameters and operating comfort, which is particularly important in vehicles with automatic transmissions, where the brake pedal is the only operational pedal used while driving.

Compatibility with Automatic Transmission

This pedal assembly has been developed specifically for vehicles with an automatic transmission. This means a tailored pedal width and position, as well as adequate working space within the center console. In practice, this translates to:

• comfortable operation of the brake with the right foot without the risk of collision with other elements,
• proper cooperation with the automatic gear selector lock mechanisms,
• maintenance of factory distances between the pedal, floor, and driver's seat.

This ensures the driver receives a control system consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's intentions, which is important for both safety and driving comfort.

Benefits of Using an Original Pedal Assembly

Choosing an original Audi brake pedal assembly for Audi A1 8X and VW Polo helps avoid problems typical of unreliable aftermarket parts, such as incorrect pedal travel, improper angle, or installation difficulties. Key advantages include:

• factory fitment to the body structure and braking system,
• consistency with other cabin controls,
• maintaining predictable brake feel after repair,
• suitability for professional body and mechanical repairs.

This solution is particularly recommended for workshops specializing in the Audi brand and for users who expect to maintain factory-like parameters after replacing the component.

Component Condition and Service Application

The offered brake pedal assembly is a used part, sourced from disassembly, allowing for economical repair while maintaining original manufacturer specifications. This type of part is suitable for both standard replacement of a worn component and for vehicle restoration after a collision, where restoring the original pedal area geometry is required.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the brake control area in your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as levers, covers, or footrests, check the available parts in the Audi Pedals, Pedal Covers, and Footrests category.

For a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using original used components in the drivetrain and braking system, it is worth reading the article Whining Differential? Find out why a used OEM differential is a better investment than an unreliable aftermarket part, which shows how the choice of correct parts affects vehicle durability and safety.