MODERN WIPERS FOR VAZ 2114
To clean the windshield of a VAZ 2114 from dirt and water flows during rain, a special device is provided, so-called wipers on the VAZ 2114. VAZ wiper blades consist of a lever that turns in a certain direction and a rubber gasket that cleans the glass. The wiper gear motor causes the blades to move back and forth.
As a result, the windshield or rear window is cleaned. The windshield wiper speed control is located inside the car. It is almost always located under the steering wheel. The size of the brushes can be very different. Windshield wipers on almost all cars operate in several modes. On the windshield, the wiper functions in four ways:
- intermittent, when there is a pause;
- first speed;
- second speed;
- work together with the washer.
The rear window wiper has two modes:
Possible problems with rear wipers
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Water and dirt accumulate on the windshield during rain, snow, and dust flows. To get rid of this, the design of the car provides for the presence of special elements - wipers.
Circuit breakers
Inside the cabin, at the driver's fingertips, there is a windshield wiper speed control . Brushes can have different sizes and function in several modes.
If we talk about windshield wipers on the VAZ 2114, they have four operating modes:
- With interruptions;
- At first speed;
- At second speed;
- Together with washer.
There are two modes on the rear window:
Functionality and quality of modern wipers
It must be said that the quality of wipers and their size have a huge impact on the safety of the vehicle. Therefore, choosing the right windshield wiper remains a very important task. The reliability and quality of wipers are determined by the fact that they:
- do not make creaking sounds;
- have a long service life;
- Cleans glass very well.
In the absence of any of the qualities described above, the comfort of being in the car is lost, and there is a danger of getting into a traffic accident due to reduced visibility, especially in the rain. The size of the installed wipers plays an important role. If it is slightly larger than required, then the force pressing the blade against the glass, especially when these are frameless wipers, is noticeably reduced. As a result, the glass is poorly cleaned.
In addition, a large brush size will affect the cleaning plane. The edge of the brush may touch the sealing rubber of the windshield, and then it does not touch the working surface. On Kalina's car, the large brush begins to touch the edge of the driver's door. When the brush size is much smaller than required, the cleaning area decreases. The windshield does not clean completely.
At the same time, small wipers leave a dirty island on the glass. What should be the size of brushes on a VAZ 2114? This car model is equipped with two wipers that clean the windshield. They have the same symmetrical size, equal to 51 cm. However, it is possible to install brushes whose size will be slightly changed.
On the driver's side, the blade can be 53 cm long, and on the passenger side - 51 cm. When installing identical 53 cm blades, a small strip of water will begin to form in the center of the glass. The rear window of the car is also equipped with a windshield wiper.
The size of the brush in this case does not exceed 30 cm. It is allowed to install a wiper 33 cm long. It fits perfectly into the size of the glass. Some car enthusiasts even install a brush measuring 40 cm, but for them it is necessary to specifically increase the stroke limit.
In other words, the wiper should not touch the glass seal. To do this, you need to remove the motor, move a few teeth and put it in place.
Replacing a VAZ windshield wiper motor
Windshield wipers Sometimes the gear motor fails. The brushes are constantly working, the shutdown relay does not work. When the motor control is turned on, the wipers do not function. In some cases they do not turn off. To eliminate such breakdowns, the motor must be replaced.
The windshield wiper gear motor is a very ordinary three-speed electric motor. Similar to standard geared motors, it has a bimetallic fuse located directly on the housing or hidden inside. Replacing the motor is quite simple. It is necessary to unscrew the four mounting bolts. However, the following difficulties may arise:
- poor engine location;
- the need to mark the location of the crank.
The crank refers to a curved rod that connects the motor and the trapezoid arms. If the crank is installed incorrectly, the teeth of the new motor can be broken. The replacement technology is as follows.
- The fuse box is turned off.
- A mark is made on the location of the crank.
- The crank mount is released.
- The trapezoid mounting bolts are unscrewed.
- The gear motor is removed.
Sometimes the motor is difficult to reach due to its location. For convenience, you need to move the fuse box, having first unscrewed the fastening bolts.
The main reasons for the failure of wipers on the VAZ 2114
Below you can list the main causes of this breakdown and methods of elimination:
- The fuse that controls the operation of the windshield wiper motor has blown. In this case, it is necessary to check its integrity in the mounting fuse block and, if necessary, replace the burnt one with a new one.
- Poor connection of the power plug of the wiper motor itself. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the chip, and also inspect the contacts in them.
- Failure of the windshield wiper motor. This happens extremely rarely, since the design is quite reliable. But if this problem occurs, it will be necessary to replace the burnt part.
- The mechanism for driving the windshield wipers on a VAZ 2114—more precisely, the trapezoid—has broken down. Carefully inspect the trapeze and check to see if one of its rods has come off. If a breakdown is detected, it should be repaired yourself, or the structure should be replaced.
- Trapezoid jamming. You can often observe a similar malfunction when the trapezoid bushings turn sour and the wipers begin to jam. Disassembling and lubricating the structure will help deal with this.
- Failure of the wiper switch. The solution is to replace the steering column switch.
Listed above are the main problems that may arise and ways to eliminate them.
Previously, we already talked about wipers, looked at the mechanism, chose brushes, and compared frames with frameless ones. Now it's time to talk about sizes. Namely: what size should the windshield wiper blades be?
Why is this issue so important? If the brushes are not selected according to size, then additional problems appear that are unnecessary, but more on that below.
Frameless wipers: features
This design does not have its own skeleton. Basically, frameless wipers are a kind of tape that has a steel plate inside. Their appearance harmonizes perfectly with any car, which cannot be said about the skeletons of frame wipers.
These models do not belong to the economy segment. For different brands of cars, such wipers are selected individually. The curvature of the windshield of any car is formed according to aerodynamic parameters. Therefore, the curvature of the wiper must also be appropriate.
This is why low-cost windshield wipers do not press well and the glass does not clean. It is impossible to fix such brushes. You just need to install new, better ones. Premium brushes will work perfectly, regardless of the car model. However, they cost more than 1000 rubles.
A positive quality of frameless models is the ease of cleaning the windshield wiper from ice in winter. You just need to bend them a few times for the ice to instantly fall off. These wipers have excellent aerodynamics. At high vehicle speeds, their downforce increases.
What are the best windshield wiper blades?
If breakdowns of old VAZ-2019 wipers have become constant, it is better to say goodbye to worn-out devices and install new ones.
They need to be purchased with knowledge, otherwise bad brushes will quickly fail. Today, owners of domestic cars are offered 2 types of brushes for purchase – with and without a frame. After reading reviews from car enthusiasts, we have compiled the following list of advantages of frameless devices:
- Clean windshield thanks to a metal panel that provides uniform pressure throughout the product and fits securely to the glass.
- Universal, best aerodynamic properties, which is achieved by the small height of the brush and the original design of the belt. An integrated spoiler can be mounted on the frameless mechanism - a convenient device that allows for a special curvature. This approach to the arrangement of the VAZ-2109 windshield wipers makes it possible to achieve an increase in the pressure of the windshield wipers even at high vehicle speeds.
- Ice rarely sticks to a frameless brush, because it has no joints where water freezes, and the product fits tightly to the windshield. Surface cleaning suffers only if the working wiper operated with ice on the rubber band.
Windshield wiper trapezoids
Replacing the Windshield Wiper Trapezium The main reason that you need to replace the windshield wiper trapezoid is the slow operation of the wipers. The trapezoid is also replaced in case of serious mechanical damage. To replace it, you must adhere to a certain technological sequence.
- Under the hood, the wires connected to the fuse block are disconnected.
- The protective casing covering the heater fan is removed.
- The stove filter is removed.
- The heater motor is disconnected. You just need to move it to the side, there is no need to remove it.
- The decorative trim is removed from the wipers.
- Under the protective rubber cover there is a nut that secures the windshield wiper.
- The cover lifts slightly and it unscrews. The janitor is removed.
- The wiper shaft is freed from rings and gaskets.
- The second windshield wiper is removed in the same way.
- Under the hood, the bolts securing the trapezoid to the body are removed.
It will not be possible to immediately pull out the released trapezoid. The fuse box will interfere, as well as the heater motor. To remove the trapezoid, you can use two exits.
- Remove the fuse box by unscrewing the nuts securing it, and remove the heater motor.
- Disconnect the gear motor from the trapezoid. Remove the gear motor one by one, and then the trapezoid.
When disconnecting the gear motor from the trapezoid, it is necessary to remember and mark the location of the crank. A marker will be useful for this purpose. Only after this can you unscrew the mounting bolts and disconnect the motor from the trapezoid.
Possible washer malfunctions
In order for the wipers to work properly, a constant supply of water is necessary. To automate this process, a washer was made. There may be the following reasons for its failure.
- The steering column switch has failed. To check this, you need to close the two contacts located under the steering wheel. Front contact 53ah-w, rear contact 53ah-wh. After this, measure the resistance. In case of low resistance or breakdown, the switch must be replaced with a new one.
- The washer pump does not supply water. It needs to be changed.
- The wire connecting the switch to the pump has broken.
- The injectors are clogged with dirt. They can be cleaned with a sharp needle.
- Relay K3 does not work.
- The hose broke.
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Washer problems
Washer system diagram
Breakdowns and ways to fix them are different. Let's get to know them in more detail.
- The steering column switch does not work. Make sure of this by closing two contacts under the steering wheel - front contact 53ah-w, rear - 53ah-wh, and then measure the resistance. If it is low, the switch is replaced with a new one.
- There is no water flowing through the washer pump. It should also be replaced.
- Dirt has formed in the injectors. Use a sharp needle to clean them.
- The wire that connects the pump and the switch has broken. You understand that the only option is replacement.
- Relay K3 is faulty. Again, you have no choice but to change the relay.
- The hose ruptured and its integrity was compromised. What do you think should be done in such a situation? Absolutely right - change the hose.
What kind of brushes for VAZ 2114
The main functional task of windshield wiper blades is to ensure systematic and effective cleaning of the windshield and rear window of the car from snow, rain, and various contaminants. Their obvious advantage is the ability to take into account the curvature of the windshield shape and the compactness of the mount itself.
Wipers of almost all brands of cars of the VAZ family, including wipers on the VAZ 2114, have several operating modes. The windshield wiper operates in four modes:
- intermittent, with a short pause;
- first speed (slow);
- second speed (accelerated);
- cleaning with washer.
The rear wiper operates in two modes:
- cleaning without washer;
- simultaneous cleaning with washer.
Why do the wipers work slowly on the VAZ 2109 -2114?
Are you faced with the fact that your VAZ-2109 wipers are working slowly? It doesn’t matter, this problem haunts many motorists. A careless mechanism, which only yesterday worked like a clock, has a stupid habit of slowly and inexorably breaking down. This unpleasant feature of cars of this brand has already managed to annoy all owners of the VAZ model 2109, if you believe the reviews of the majority of domestic motorists.
There can be a huge number of reasons for this, and it is not always due to driver negligence. Windshield wipers often fail due to banal technical imperfections in the design of everyone's favorite VAZ. But you shouldn’t scold the manufacturers prematurely and go to a car service center. Speeding up a worn-out mechanism with your own hands is simple and anyone can do it.
Common causes of malfunction
Why did the wipers start working slowly? This question is asked most often among VAZ owners. It just so happens that almost all cars of the 2109 model suffer from this disease. So why do the wipers not work? Why does the system wear out so quickly? Below is a list of the most common windshield wiper problems:
- Damage to system levers. Even a slight change in the shape of these parts can affect the speed of the mechanism.
- Faulty power cords. If there is not enough electricity supplied to the system, it is no wonder that it will slow down.
- Foreign objects in the mechanism. Any pebble or blade of grass that accidentally gets into the device can cause serious damage, not to mention slowdown.
- The blades are frozen to the windshield. In winter, you need to pay especially close attention to the mechanism if you do not want to tear off its frozen parts from the glass.
- Short circuit in the winding or excessive contamination of parts. The structure must be carefully monitored; it must be cleaned from time to time and the winding changed if necessary.
But all these malfunctions most often have nothing to do with the slowing down of the windshield wipers on the car. Experienced car owners have long figured out what the true cause of windshield wiper failure is. Most often, the reason is that drivers do not take good care of their car. The VAZ needs especially close attention due to its design.
True problems and ways to solve them
The mechanism’s motor and the windshield wiper trapezoid itself are the main pitfalls of this malfunction. Once you forget about them for just a couple of months, the wipers begin to slow down, gradually becoming unusable. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to find out about this problem. You can learn how to properly and promptly care for a car only by facing all its shortcomings face to face or by asking your friends, at worst.
The thing is that without timely cleaning and lubrication, both parts quickly wear out and eventually refuse to work. Trapezium malfunctions lead in frequency of occurrence. Either the hinges begin to jam, or the strips bend for unknown reasons. However, the motor is also not far behind. Coupled with the loss of voltage due to damage to the wires, the part causes many problems, sometimes forcing an inattentive driver to buy a new one if he does not check the serviceability of the electrical wiring.
So what can you do to return your wipers to their former speed?
The answer is simple: disassemble the mechanism, clean and sand the motor with sandpaper, lubricate the hinges located between the trapezoid bars - that’s all.
Unfortunately, if this does not help, and you have not found any other faults, only replacing parts or a trip to the service center can help you. However, replacing the notorious trapezoid or motor solves the problem in most cases.
Other ways to solve the problem
But it’s not for nothing that a whole list of various problems that occur in addition to trapezoid malfunctions was presented. If there are no problems with it, but the wipers are still working slowly, it would not hurt to completely disassemble the system and check all its mechanisms for problems. Pick up a standard set of tools and go!
It is recommended to check in this order:
- First, inspect the electric motor, the winding of its wires, and the armature shaft. Look carefully for any damage. If you notice a scratch on a part that cannot be smoothed out with sandpaper, it would be best to completely replace the item.
- Check the condition of the brushes and springs. If parts lose proper elasticity, they should also be replaced.
- Find out how easily the brushes move in the holders. If you find any jams, you can use emery, but if there are too many chips or cracks, you should think about replacing parts.
- Check the condition of the collector. Any damage must be smoothed out with sandpaper, and carbon deposits must be removed with a special polishing paste.
- Find out the condition of the gearbox drive. There should be no chipped teeth or other irregularities on the gear. Sandpaper won't help here; you need to replace the gear.
After all the procedures, the mechanism should be assembled, starting with the engine. During assembly, it is better to thoroughly lubricate all parts. That's all, the repair work can be considered complete. If even this does not help you, you should think about replacing the entire system due to its malfunction.
Conclusion on the topic
As you can see, the problem of slow windshield wipers is far from new. Fast when buying a car, they inexorably slow down, or even stop right in the middle of the road, causing serious inconvenience to the driver.
But the problem, observed even in the 2114 model, in practice turns out to be easily solved and does not require a quick trip to a car service center. The main thing is not to panic, but to figure out the causes of the breakdown with a calm head.
Optimal size of wiper blades (windshield wipers) VAZ
Long-term use of windshield wipers leads to significant wear, which is reflected in the inadequate performance of their functions.
The first signs that you need to replace wipers of the appropriate size are:
- The appearance of streaks on the windshield and rear window due to several movements of the windshield wiper.
- The work of the wipers is accompanied by creaking and grinding noises.
- Deformed rubber tips.
Very important! If you do not pay due attention to the condition and operation of the wipers in a timely manner and do not promptly replace unsuitable brushes with a similar size, then during snowfall and heavy rain, the visibility of the road surface is greatly reduced. This significantly slows down the driver’s reaction, which can lead to an emergency situation affecting the safety of both the driver, passengers, and other road users.
Correct selection of wipers by size for VAZ 2114
To avoid unwanted problems during vehicle operation, experts recommend annual maintenance and, if necessary, replacing the brushes on the VAZ 2114 with ones compatible with the specific brand of car.
Factory symmetrical VAZ 2114 auto wipers have a standard length on each side of the windshield - 51 cm.
But it is possible to supply brushes of other sizes:
- driver's side – 53 cm;
- and on the passenger side - 51 cm.
But if you install 53 cm brushes on both sides, water flows in a thin stream in the middle of the windshield.
On the rear window of this model, the blade size is 30 cm, although some car enthusiasts install 33 cm and this does not create any additional problems. Installing a rear wiper 40 cm long will require expanding the stroke limit. But to ensure that the windshield wiper does not go too low, and also does not run into the glass seals: the motor is removed, then put back, with the obligatory displacement of a couple of teeth.
Dimensions of wipers VAZ 2114
On both the driver and passenger sides, the length of the windshield wipers on the VAZ 2114 reaches 20″ (510 mm), the rear ones – 12″ (300 mm).
Main dimensions of wipers on VAZ 2114:
The VAZ 2114 five-door hatchback is equipped from the factory with wipers of the following sizes:
- Driver side: 510 mm (20″).
- Passenger side: 510 mm (20″).
- Rear: 300 mm (12″).
Important: the most common type of windshield wiper fastening for this VAZ model is a hook.
Alternative sizes:
If it is necessary to replace the left brushes, you can use products with a length of 530 (mm), but on the right side you should leave a standard size brush - 510 (mm).
The rear brushes are also replaced with larger sizes - 330-400 (mm).
Other names:
Other designations for the VAZ 2114 hatchback on the Russian market: VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 2113, Lada Samara.
Years of production: years of production of all modifications of the model: 2001-2013.
What happens if you choose the wrong brush size?
When choosing auto windshield wipers for a VAZ, it is imperative to pay due attention to their size, since a deviation of even 10-15 mm is very important.
Even a slightly increased brush size, in comparison with the manufacturer’s recommendations, can contribute to the manifestation of negative aspects during operation, namely:
- the glass is poorly cleaned even after prolonged operation of the brushes - the incorrect length of the brushes significantly reduces the clamping force of the wiper directly on the glass, so the quality of its cleaning will decrease, this is especially noticeable when using frameless windshield wipers;
- such wipers can touch the rubber seal on the windshield, thereby causing damage to it, while they come off the working surface, leave gaps with uncleaned stripes and do not provide high-quality cleaning;
- extended windshield wipers will touch each other, which means they can block their operation and deprive the driver of the required field of view on the highway at the wrong time;
- a large brush sometimes even touches the edge of the driver's door, causing some damage to the body of the car, and by knocking on the pillar, it simply irritates the driver and distracts from the situation on the road.
Modern auto wipers VAZ 2114
Leading manufacturers especially recommend modern frameless brushes VAZ 2114 to car enthusiasts.
Their advantageous feature:
- more dense, uniform pressure to the glass;
- less restriction of field of view for the driver;
- high-quality cleansing without streaks in both directions;
- no noise from air flow.
Helpful advice. Of great importance for the safe movement of the VAZ 2114 is the exact match of the brush sizes required by the manufacturer for the corresponding type of car. This is especially important in snowy winter, when the outline of the road is practically invisible.
Although frameless wipers have a slightly shorter service life, they are considered the best, and therefore cost a little more.
A very important factor in safety and comfort while driving a car is the removal of dirt and water from rain from the rear window. The rear wiper of the VAZ 2114, with a speed regulator, which is located inside the car, turning in both directions, copes with its functional tasks perfectly.
Modern wipers
If it so happened that you had to replace the stock wipers with new ones on your VAZ 2114, give preference to modern windshield wipers.
Their advantages are obvious:
- High reliability indicators compared to outdated designs;
- Long service life;
- No squeaks during operation;
- Effectively perform your task - cleaning glass.
Particular attention should be paid to the new frameless windshield wipers. Their design does not provide for the presence of a skeleton. Essentially, it is a kind of tape with a steel plate inside. Externally, they perfectly match the design of the VAZ 2114, which is seriously ahead of their frame counterparts.
Frameless wipers
- this is not a cheap pleasure at all and you need to choose them individually for a specific car model. Price tags start from 1000 rubles, and these are far from the best representatives of the premium brush segment.
But frameless devices perform excellently in winter, they perfectly clear snow and ice from the windshield, have excellent aerodynamics and increase downforce when driving at high speeds.
Windshield wipers are an important element of every car, violation of the functionality of which can affect not only comfort, but also traffic safety. Poor driver visibility of the road leads to dire consequences, so make sure your windshield wipers always work properly.
The main functional task of windshield wiper blades is to ensure systematic and effective cleaning of the windshield and rear window of the car from snow, rain, and various contaminants. Their obvious advantage is the ability to take into account the curvature of the windshield shape and the compactness of the mount itself.
Wipers of almost all brands of cars of the VAZ family, including wipers on the VAZ 2114, have several operating modes. The windshield wiper operates in four modes:
- intermittent, with a short pause;
- first speed (slow);
- second speed (accelerated);
- cleaning with washer.
The rear wiper operates in two modes:
- cleaning without washer;
- simultaneous cleaning with washer.
Useful video
You can learn how to increase the clamping ability of wipers from the video below:
On both the driver and passenger sides, the length of the windshield wipers on the VAZ 2114 reaches 20″ (510 mm), the rear ones – 12″ (300 mm).
Main dimensions of wipers on VAZ 2114:
The VAZ 2114 five-door hatchback is equipped from the factory with wipers of the following sizes:
- Driver side: 510 mm (20″).
- Passenger side: 510 mm (20″).
- Rear: 300 mm (12″).
Important: the most common type of windshield wiper fastening for this VAZ model is a hook.
Alternative sizes:
If it is necessary to replace the left brushes, you can use products with a length of 530 (mm), but on the right side you should leave a standard size brush - 510 (mm).
The rear brushes are also replaced with larger sizes - 330-400 (mm).
Disclaimer: Although the data represents official manufacturer figures, the information above is for reference only and is not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
As it turned out, there are already 4 types of brushes: frame, frameless, hybrid and winter. My choice fell on frameless ones.
The size of the windshield blades on these models is symmetrical and amounts to 50 cm on each side. But it is also possible to install brushes of a different size: on the driver’s side 53cm, on the passenger side 51cm. If you put both 53 cm each, then a thin strip of water will form in the middle.
This is exactly what I decided to do, driver 53 cm, passenger 50, the result suits me)
Why the wipers on the VAZ-2109 work slowly and what to do
The wipers on the VAZ-2109 work slowly - what could be the reasons for this?
How should repair work be carried out? You can get answers to these questions in the presented article, which was prepared by experienced specialists. It’s hard to imagine the VAZ-2019 without wipers; the name of the windshield wiper speaks for itself. Wipers are of particular value on bad weather days, in autumn or winter, when there is a blizzard or heavy rain.
The visibility of the road in such weather conditions leaves much to be desired. The well-known windshield wipers are designed just to clear the picture visible through the windshield and make driving a comfortable car.
VAZ 2114 brush length
On both the driver and passenger sides, the length of the windshield wipers on the VAZ 2114 reaches 20″ (510 mm), the rear ones – 12″ (300 mm).
Main dimensions of wipers on VAZ 2114:
The VAZ 2114 five-door hatchback is equipped from the factory with wipers of the following sizes:
- Driver side: 510 mm (20″).
- Passenger side: 510 mm (20″).
- Rear: 300 mm (12″).
Important: the most common type of windshield wiper fastening for this VAZ model is a hook.
Alternative sizes:
If it is necessary to replace the left brushes, you can use products with a length of 530 (mm), but on the right side you should leave a standard size brush - 510 (mm).
The rear brushes are also replaced with larger sizes - 330-400 (mm).
Disclaimer: Although the data represents official manufacturer figures, the information above is for reference only and is not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
As it turned out, there are already 4 types of brushes: frame, frameless, hybrid and winter. My choice fell on frameless ones.
The size of the windshield blades on these models is symmetrical and amounts to 50 cm on each side. But it is also possible to install brushes of a different size: on the driver’s side 53cm, on the passenger side 51cm. If you put both 53 cm each, then a thin strip of water will form in the middle.
This is exactly what I decided to do, driver 53 cm, passenger 50, the result suits me)
The main functional task of windshield wiper blades is to ensure systematic and effective cleaning of the windshield and rear window of the car from snow, rain, and various contaminants. Their obvious advantage is the ability to take into account the curvature of the windshield shape and the compactness of the mount itself.
What kind of windshield wiper should be on a VAZ-2114
VAZ 2113, 2114 and 2115 cars have factory windshield wipers with a length of 51 cm. If replacement is necessary, you can use wipers whose length is 53 cm. In this case, you must leave a standard size blade on the passenger side. It is noteworthy that these cars also have rear wipers of the following sizes:
- They are generally 30 cm long (11-12 in inches).
- It is possible to replace it with 33 cm.
- Products 40 cm long are also suitable, but for this you will need to move several teeth on the electric motor brush.
It should be noted that all cars from the AvtoVAZ plant are the progenitors of the Lada Samara, therefore they have symmetrical washers, like their descendants, and their average length is 53 cm.
Optimal size of wiper blades (windshield wipers) VAZ
Long-term use of windshield wipers leads to significant wear, which is reflected in the inadequate performance of their functions.
The first signs that you need to replace wipers of the appropriate size are:
- The appearance of streaks on the windshield and rear window due to several movements of the windshield wiper.
- The work of the wipers is accompanied by creaking and grinding noises.
- Deformed rubber tips.
Very important! If you do not pay due attention to the condition and operation of the wipers in a timely manner and do not promptly replace unsuitable brushes with a similar size, then during snowfall and heavy rain, the visibility of the road surface is greatly reduced. This significantly slows down the driver’s reaction, which can lead to an emergency situation affecting the safety of both the driver, passengers, and other road users.
How to replace wipers on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?
Note! All wipers that are installed on cars of the Samara 2 family are replaced absolutely identically, that is, the front wipers are replaced in the same way as the rear one and there is not much difference in this (Only if your wipers are not different, if they are different, then the replacement accordingly will be a little different will be produced differently, but in general everything is done identically), so an example of replacement will be shown only on one front brush, by the way, when you choose a new brush for your car, try to take the same sizes (This is if you want to install a non-original one, just if dear, then you don’t even need to look at anything, it will fit 100%) as well as your old brushes, because if you go too far with the sizes, then when the brushes work, then they will touch the body, in addition to all this, they will There will still be connections with something to tear off from the central part, and this is already poor cleaning of the glass and most likely you will immediately replace the brushes with new ones!
Removal: The wiper can be removed in various ways, we will tell you both ways, in one of them you will remove the wiper itself, and in the other we will explain how to remove the brush itself and replace it with a new one, but more on that a little later, let's start with the wiper itself, it is attached to one only the nut to the trapezoid roller (the trapezoid is the thing that is responsible for the operation of the wipers and it is very important, and the roller only transmits the force from the trapezoid to the wiper itself and therefore it works) by unscrewing this nut, you can remove the wiper completely from the car (see photo 1), then pry off the protective cap with a screwdriver or by hand (see photo 2) and if it is damaged (torn, deformed, etc.) then replace it with a new one, in addition you You can also unscrew the nut (see photo 3) which holds the trapezoid roller so that it does not fall under the nut, in addition, remove the rubber and plastic washer (see photo 4) if they are deformed, then replace them with new ones.
Correct selection of wipers by size for VAZ 2114
To avoid unwanted problems during vehicle operation, experts recommend annual maintenance and, if necessary, replacing the brushes on the VAZ 2114 with ones compatible with the specific brand of car.
Factory symmetrical VAZ 2114 auto wipers have a standard length on each side of the windshield - 51 cm.
But it is possible to supply brushes of other sizes:
- driver's side – 53 cm;
- and on the passenger side - 51 cm.
But if you install 53 cm brushes on both sides, water flows in a thin stream in the middle of the windshield.
On the rear window of this model, the blade size is 30 cm, although some car enthusiasts install 33 cm and this does not create any additional problems. Installing a rear wiper 40 cm long will require expanding the stroke limit. But to ensure that the windshield wiper does not go too low, and also does not run into the glass seals: the motor is removed, then put back, with the obligatory displacement of a couple of teeth.
Brush sizes
VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115
The size of the windshield blades on these models is symmetrical and amounts to 51 cm on each side. But it is also possible to install brushes of a different size: on the driver’s side 53cm, on the passenger side 51cm. If you put both 53 cm each, then a thin strip of water will form in the middle.
The rear window blade size is 30cm. But you can put 33cm here, and there will be no problems. Some people also set it to 40cm, but in this case it will be necessary to increase the wiper stroke limit. In other words, so that the wiper does not fall very low and does not run into the rear window seal. This is done very simply: remove the motor and put it back, but offset by a couple of teeth.
VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099, 2110, 2111, 2112
The brush sizes are similar to 2114 (see above) because the body is the same, the windows are the same.
Kalina
As for Kalina, the driver’s brush is 60cm, the passenger’s brush is 40cm (41cm is possible). Rear wiper – 36cm.
Priora
The ideal brush size for the Priora is the same as for the VAZ 2114, i.e. 53cm is the driver’s brush, 50cm is the passenger’s brush (you can also try 51cm and 48cm). Rear wiper – 33cm.
What happens if you choose the wrong brush size?
When choosing auto windshield wipers for a VAZ, it is imperative to pay due attention to their size, since a deviation of even 10-15 mm is very important.
Even a slightly increased brush size, in comparison with the manufacturer’s recommendations, can contribute to the manifestation of negative aspects during operation, namely:
- the glass is poorly cleaned even after prolonged operation of the brushes - the incorrect length of the brushes significantly reduces the clamping force of the wiper directly on the glass, so the quality of its cleaning will decrease, this is especially noticeable when using frameless windshield wipers;
- such wipers can touch the rubber seal on the windshield, thereby causing damage to it, while they come off the working surface, leave gaps with uncleaned stripes and do not provide high-quality cleaning;
- extended windshield wipers will touch each other, which means they can block their operation and deprive the driver of the required field of view on the highway at the wrong time;
- a large brush sometimes even touches the edge of the driver's door, causing some damage to the body of the car, and by knocking on the pillar, it simply irritates the driver and distracts from the situation on the road.
The size of the brush on the VAZ 2114 that is too small than what is provided by the manufacturer significantly reduces the cleaning efficiency, as it limits the area of glass cleaning (the central part of the windshield will not be captured by the brushes). In addition, during rain, the short length of the wipers favors the appearance of flowing water and the appearance of islands and streaks of dirt.
Modern auto wipers VAZ 2114
Leading manufacturers especially recommend modern frameless brushes VAZ 2114 to car enthusiasts.
Their advantageous feature:
- more dense, uniform pressure to the glass;
- less restriction of field of view for the driver;
- high-quality cleansing without streaks in both directions;
- no noise from air flow.
Helpful advice. Of great importance for the safe movement of the VAZ 2114 is the exact match of the brush sizes required by the manufacturer for the corresponding type of car. This is especially important in snowy winter, when the outline of the road is practically invisible.
Although frameless wipers have a slightly shorter service life, they are considered the best, and therefore cost a little more.
A very important factor in safety and comfort while driving a car is the removal of dirt and water from rain from the rear window. The rear wiper of the VAZ 2114, with a speed regulator, which is located inside the car, turning in both directions, copes with its functional tasks perfectly.