Today we will choose wipers for the Lada Kalina. Let's look at possible options for frame, frameless and hybrid wipers from trusted manufacturers. Bonus: price comparison and installation video!
Viburnum has standard sizes and the most common mount, so there are many wiper options available on the market.
Lada Kalina
Quick comparison
I offer brief recommendations for wipers. Choose what is more important to you and buy. A detailed description, installation video and price comparison are below.
| Model | Peculiarities | Rating | Link |
| Bosch Aerotwin | Frameless. Made in Belgium. The optimum ratio of price and quality. | ★★★★★ | Buy a kit |
| Denso Hybrid | Hybrid. All-season. The best brushes on the market. | ★★★★★ | Driver Passenger |
| Bosch Twin Spoiler | High-quality and reliable frame wipers with spoiler. | ★★★★✩ | Buy a kit |
| Bosch Eco | The most budget option. But it's still Bosch. | ★★★✩✩ | Driver Passenger |
Replacement
The process of replacing old windshield wiper blades with new ones does not cause serious problems. It is only important to carry out all actions carefully, not to break the plastic fastener included in the kit. The replacement process includes the following steps:
- lift the wiper up, it is fixed in this position - perpendicular to the windshield;
- Next, you need to take the brush body in your hand and squeeze it, then move it down - slight swaying will simplify the procedure;
- then the brush is simply removed from the lever.
The installation process is performed in reverse. Many brush models are supplied with special adapters. They must be used carefully. Plastic is usually fragile. If it is damaged, it will be impossible to install the brush in place. Which will make it impossible to use it. When choosing a brush, it is important to focus on the brand. To date, Bosch, Champion and Denso have proven themselves to be good.
It is important to replace brushes in a timely manner, since road safety directly depends on this. Otherwise, precipitation falling on the windshield simply will not be removed in time.
Frameless windshield wipers for Kalina
An excellent option is the Bosch Aerotwin Retrofit AR 601 S kit (article number 3397118907). This is a pair of brushes of the “native” size and fastening. Cleans well in any weather, quiet, durable. They are produced in Belgium. Find out more about Bosch Aerotwin.
Buy.
Bosch Aerotwin Retrofit AR 24 U (article number - 3397008538) and AR 16 U (article number - 3397006824) brushes
Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.
Champion piece brushes 600 mm (item ER60/B01) and 400 mm (item ER40/B01). They are easy to install and clean glass well. Read more about Champion Izivision.
Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.
SWF piece brushes : 600 mm (article 119860) and 400 mm (article 119840). Asymmetrical spoiler, excellent cleaning, easy to install. Read more about SVF windshield wipers.
Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.
Dimensions
When purchasing, you need to consider the overall dimensions of the wipers. They must match:
| Year of issue | Generation - body | Driver side | Passenger side | Rear | Mounting type |
| 2004-2013 | First generation | 610 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | hook |
| 2013-2018 | Second generation | 600 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | hook |
Frame brushes for Kalina
For those who prefer to drive with frame wipers, I offer the following options:
- set of wipers with spoiler Bosch Twin Spoiler 601 S (3397010297),
Buy.
- set of classic frame brushes Bosch Twin 601 (3397118304),
Buy.
- Denso piece windshield wipers (items DM-560 and DM-040),
Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.
- piece Bosch Eco 60C (3397004673) and 40C (3397004667) are the most affordable brand wipers.
Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.
Why do you need glass cleaner?
One of the elements of comprehensive vehicle safety is the front and rear wipers. Its differences are minimal for different generations of Lada Kalina models. The device includes not only the usual brushes that clean organic and inorganic contaminants. A mandatory addition will be an electric drive, which is protected by a special fuse.
Without these components, the mechanism will not be able to perform its activities efficiently, which means its performance will be reduced. When the inserts burn out, the entire system unit will stop.
The correct choice directly affects the level of efficiency of the Lada Kalina windshield wiper. A good device, made to all standards from high-quality materials, will work without any extraneous squeaks. Also, the working elastic band will not break on new models.
Factors affecting the cleanliness of glass after processing:
- clamping force of the main working element;
- raw materials for production;
- size of brushes for a car (for example, models Kalina 2, 1, Kalina station wagon).
The car owner must make his own choice. If it’s difficult to do this yourself, you can contact a consultant at a store specializing in auto parts.
Price comparison
For comparison, prices were taken from one well-known mass online store. This will reduce the impact of pricing by different companies on cost variation.
Comparison of prices for windshield wipers for Kalina
As can be seen from the graph, the most expensive are hybrid Denso. Frameless ones are 30-50% cheaper. Frame brushes are generally cheaper than frameless brushes.
Causes of problems and methods for eliminating them
Wiper control mechanism
In case of intermittent operation of the windshield wipers, you need to pay attention to the functionality of the relay and, if necessary, replace it. The relay is located inside the mounting block next to the fuses.
If the wipers still do not work, you will need to check the electric wiper drive. First of all, you need to inspect the ground terminal, which is located in the Kalina body structure right next to the rack. It is necessary to dismantle it and thoroughly clean the place where it is attached. After that, install it back and check the operation of the wipers.
If there is no result, you will have to disassemble the electric drive system and check its functionality using a tester. It is necessary to make sure that the electrical wiring is intact and power is supplied to the windshield wipers. The presence of power signals that it is necessary to replace the electric motor responsible for the operation of the wipers.
To do this, you will need to disconnect the terminals from the battery and remove the protective caps from the leads. Unscrew the screws that secure the leashes and set them aside. Then unscrew the bolts that secure the grille insert that is located under the windshield frame. After this, you need to carefully remove the electric motor from the socket by disconnecting the wires. Place a new electric motor in the vacated slot and reassemble the device in reverse order.
If there is no power to the electric drive, you will need to disassemble the steering column and change the wiper controller. To do this, you need to disconnect the terminals on the battery, and then remove the plastic trim on the steering control. Remove the switch block by pressing on the fixing fasteners on both sides, and remove the switch itself. Install the new switch and reassemble the steering trim in reverse order.
The electric drive functions, but the windshield wipers do not work. In this case, you will need to inspect the trapezoid and wiper gearbox. Remove the windshield wipers and unscrew the grille insert under the windshield frame.
Now you need to make sure that the gearbox really works - its axis must rotate. If it works, but the trapezoid does not move, it is necessary to inspect the splined connection of the gearbox to the trapezoid. If the device is not seriously damaged, the nut must be tightened. But if it is worn out, you will need to replace it with a new one.
Rear wiper for Kalina
For the 1st generation Lada Kalina (1117, 1119), the best option would be the Bosch Rear H 400 frame brush (article 3397004756) with a length of 400 mm and a “hook” mount.
Buy
For the 2nd generation Kalina (2192, 2194), the best option would be the Bosch Rear H 340 (article 3397004754) with a length of 340 mm and a hook mount.
Buy
Alternatively, you can put a front piece brush of a suitable size back.
Which wipers to choose
There are four types:
- frame,
- frameless,
- hybrid,
- winter.
The choice of the appropriate type depends on the conditions in which the vehicle will be used.
Frame
The simplest and cheapest type. They quickly exhaust their service life, since the frame hinges are made of plastic. They clean surfaces worse at speeds greater than 90 km/h due to the fact that the oncoming air flow lifts them away from the glass.
Frameless
Made of metal and plastic. They are pressed against the glass due to a curved shape and a springy metal insert in a plastic strip. They operate silently and clean glass well at speeds above 90 km/h. They last longer than frame brushes due to the absence of moving joints.
Hybrid
They combine the advantages and design features of the two previous types: the metal frame is hidden inside a plastic casing. The most expensive type.
Winter
This type of brushes is designed for use at low temperatures. They do not freeze to the glass after a long period of parking. Structurally, they can be framed, hybrid or frameless.
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Comments 30
Put a leash on the first viburnum) I calmly changed the frame ones to winter frame ones. I didn't even think it was a problem
I also struggled for a long time with removing the factory wiper. I couldn't get it off with a screwdriver. He freaked out and pulled it out with pliers and a hammer. Alka got up without any problems, cleans with a bang. So there is no need to change the leash.
Alka - you need to remember. Is this the brand of wipers?
An adapter from Alca fits.
The system is the same as on the classic. You did not completely remove the windshield wiper, but only the blade itself. The adapter also needs to be removed. Last summer I pulled it away from there and installed alca.
Oops, this is news. Thanks for the enlightenment. We will try. How to remove it? Do I need to pry it somewhere?
You can’t explain it on your fingers, look at how it’s done on the seven and you’ll understand everything right away)
There were no problems. O.o. I stopped by on the way to the auto shop and took the first one I came across (it came with a bunch of adapters) and it fit like a native
and what was the first one that came across?
Unfortunately, I can’t answer - the box was thrown away, I rummaged through the card - all that was left was the price of 380 rubles and adapters. There are no inscriptions on the wiper either.
Install another brush mount instead of the standard one. It is also possible from Ashanovsky wipers. I installed it, everything is fine. And the leash from K1 solved the problem with cleaning. I don’t know why neKotov has a problem.
Is the regular one removed? There it seems to have been sawed down tightly. I'll see how it goes...
Removable, but difficult.
Is the regular one removed? There it seems to have been sawed down tightly. I'll see how it goes...
It is removed, there you need to lift the plastic tip towards the street with a flat screwdriver so that the round pimp comes out of the hole in the leash.
Fine. Is everyone going this route? Is it impossible to find a wiper that would actually fit our fasteners? Where are manufacturers looking?
I installed Alca Winter, they installed well (I also installed the adapter that came with the kit on the rear one). They work great, but in March the right wiper in the lower part began to press weakly.
