Generations of “janitors”: changing the windshield wiper blades on the editorial Lada Vesta

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A clean windshield is one of the factors influencing driving safety. If the windshield wiper does not do the job, then you need to replace its blades.

Below - about the sizes of wipers for LADA Vesta (sedan) and Vesta SW (station wagon), how to change them, as well as how to disable the automatic activation of the rear wiper when reverse gear is engaged.

Experience using different wiper blades

Today I would like to touch on this important topic, namely about famous brands of brushes!
Based on my experience of using various brushes, I finally chose the ideal option for myself, this applies specifically to Vesta! Major brands, not including cheap bills!

There’s no point in talking about the standard brushes, they’re just crap, leaving the showroom they scratched the windshield!

Initially I installed Hyner hybrid

standard sizes for 1k, which in my opinion is not cheap. The quality is not bad, but they are not suitable for a Vesta, they do not wipe the left driver's corner at speed, and in general the pressure is very poor due to the design of the brush, they do not fit a Vesta's forehead!

Next I bought LYNX LW600 and LYNX LW450

winter ones, I drove with them all winter, they are convenient of course (the only plus), but they also have very significant jambs, poor pressure, they don’t clean the driver’s corner and squeak terribly, which infuriates the most, because it’s unbearable, in general, it’s also in the trash!

Conclusion: 1. Standard trash 2. Hyner Hybrid for Vesta trash 3. LynX winter are only convenient in winter because of the cover, all other parameters are trash 4. Bosch aerotwin is an ideal option for Vesta in my opinion! 5. Options like those from Lenta, for example Phantom (with their not cheap price of 800 rubles), after a week or two they begin to blur and creak, they are definitely a garbage dump!

Maybe someone has also found the ideal option, your opinion would be interesting!

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Windshield blades

Lada Vesta has standard frame-type wipers with dimensions:

The owners of this car do not complain about the performance of the standard brushes. There is no rush to change them to frameless ones to improve glass cleaning, but the result can be improved. This is not about choosing the manufacturer/company of the accessory, but about the size of the wipers. After taking measurements it turned out that:

Based on these readings, you can install longer blades, which will increase the cleaning area of ​​the windshield. For example, replace the driver's 600 mm brush with 610 mm, or the passenger's 450 mm with 480 mm.

Factory items

The main disadvantage of the standard Lada Vesta windshield wiper blades is that the size is insufficient to optimal condition. The wipers work fine under normal conditions. With the onset of cold weather, drivers experience minor problems with cleaning their windows. The quality of the rubber requires better performance, since the wipers do not fit tightly to the glass.

1. During the winter season, ice freezes on the factory wiper blades, which reduces the efficiency of the wipers. And the very mobility of the wipers in cold weather worsens greatly.

2. The Vesta wipers themselves have a rather flimsy design.

3. Since the factory size of the Lada Vesta SV windshield wiper blades is 600 mm and 450 mm, and the size of the glass is slightly larger, areas that are not completely cleaned remain. This problem can be solved quite simply - replace it with larger wipers.

The dimensions of the standard Lada Vesta windshield wiper blades are as follows:

1. Driver's side - 600 mm;
2. Passenger - 450 mm.

Rear window blade Lada Vesta SW

The standard size of the rear brush is 280 mm. You can increase the cleaning area by installing a larger brush. For example, a 330 mm brush (Bosch 3 397 011 306). It is 2.5 cm longer and has a slightly different shape for a stick-hook (the original one is more square, while the Ford one is rounded), but it fits perfectly.

Comparison of brushes on video:

The Bosch H351 brush is also suitable (photo by murzix):

Attention!

Currently, the Lada Vesta family of cars can use two types of windshield wipers: Hook and VATL5.1

What size wipers do you use on Vesta? Is the standard cleaning area sufficient for safe and comfortable vehicle operation? Take part in the survey, leave your feedback and recommendations. Let us remind you that other improvements to the sedan can be found in this category or by content.

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Trunk volume

Trunk capacity is an important parameter of any car, and Lada Vesta is no exception. After all, you almost certainly need a vehicle not only for driving around the city. Sooner or later you will need to transport some things. Vesta's trunk volume is 620 liters. The height and length of the luggage compartment in normal condition are 573 mm and 962 mm, respectively. If you fold the backrests of the rear passenger seats, the length of the luggage compartment will be 1675 mm. Thus, depending on the folded/unfolded seats, the width of the compartment can be from 1039 mm to 1424 mm. The trunk can be loaded to a maximum height of 717 mm. But the dimensions of the luggage compartment of the Lada Vesta SV are more modest. In the passenger version the volume is 480 liters, and in the cargo version – 825 liters.

Quick comparison for Lada Vesta with hook mount

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.

Frameless wipers for Vesta with hook mount

First of all, I recommend a set of frameless wipers Bosch Aerotwin AR 604 S (article 3397118908). These brushes are ADAC test winners, made in Belgium, they clean great, are reliable and durable. Read about Bosch Aerotwin.

Champion piece brushes 600 mm (item ER60/B01) and 450 mm (item ER45/B01). They are easy to install and clean glass well, especially in the rain. Read more about Champion Izivision.

For connoisseurs, I recommend a set of premium brushes SWF VisioFlex Aftermarket (item 119761). Asymmetrical spoiler, excellent cleaning, easy to install. Read more about SVF windshield wipers.

Hybrid brushes for Lada Vesta with hook mount

Denso brushes 600 mm (article DUR-060L) and 450 mm (article DUR-045L). We have already written in detail about Denso hybrid wipers - this is a modification of frame wipers covered with an aerodynamic casing on top. They look impressive, clean well, and are made in Korea.

Frame windshield wipers for Vesta with hook mount

Of the frame wipers, I would first recommend the Bosch Twin Spoiler 604 S kit (part number 3397118303).

A good option is a set of brushes SWF Das Original (article 116346). Read more about SWF wipers.

The most budget option for branded wipers is a pair of one-piece Bosch Eco 60C (article 3397004673) and 45C (article 3397004668).

Price comparison

To construct the graph, we took prices from one site - a well-known online store of auto parts. This will reduce the impact of different pricing schemes.

Comparison of prices for windshield wipers on Lada Vesta with hook mount

As you can see, the most expensive are frameless SVF and Denso hybrid wipers. The most affordable - Bosch Eco - are five times cheaper. The prices for other frame and frameless brushes are almost comparable.

Types of wipers by design type

Windshield wipers come in different designs. Let's look at the quality characteristics of each type. Which one is better for you to buy depends on your financial capabilities.

Frame

The design is a flexible brush with a rubber band supported by two or four rocker arms of a plastic or metal frame. Rocker arms connected by a hinge allow the tape to be firmly pressed against the windshield, following its curves. The advantages of this type are its perfect design, which allows you to change only the rubber band if necessary. Thus, a special tape is installed for the winter period.

This is a budget type of wipers. There are disadvantages:

• the appearance of corrosion on metal parts;
• contamination, freezing of the hinges, leading to a loose fit of the elastic band. As a result, the glass becomes dirty.

Frameless

The name speaks for itself - these are windshield wipers without a frame. There is no removable part. The wiper is a solid part made of plastic with a flexible steel plate in the center, which ensures that the blade is pressed against the glass. Frameless wipers are sensitive to bending, so they are produced for specific car brands.

A wiper installed from another car may not fit into the design and may leave scratches during operation. Has advantages:

• easy cleaning from ice;
• good aerodynamics.

Frameless brushes have disadvantages such as high price and short service life.

High-quality brushes from the following manufacturers:

• Bosch Aerotwin;
• RainBlade Advanced;
• Valeo Silencio X-TRM;
• Trico Flex FX.

Brushes from RainBlade Advanced are the best option in terms of price and quality. The models are new releases, customers have appreciated the advantages, and demand for them is constantly increasing. The manufacturer is concerned about the convenience of customers by developing a mobile application that allows you to quickly select the optimal wipers. Bosch also has a similar application, although the products are somewhat more expensive.

Hybrid

Hybrid wipers embody the qualities of frameless and frameless models:

• Beautiful design;
• ideal windshield cleaning;
• long service life;
• high price.

Among the hybrid windshield wipers, Denso (article dur 045l), Heyner, Phantom, and Dupon are in demand.

Lada Vesta is the most progressive and developing project of the domestic automaker. I can’t say that only the most advanced developments were used in the car. But structurally, Vesta is as close as possible to its foreign competitors - Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo. The windshield wiper design is similarly borrowed from competitors. Of course, with its own shortcomings and characteristics.

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The windshield wipers are driven by a conventional electric motor, which moves the windshield wipers through a trapezoid.

By the way, when disassembling the Lada Vesta sedan, it turned out that the motor is manufactured by Bosch, but in China. However, the Chery logo on the motor body paints a complete picture - most likely the trapezoid with the motor was adapted from some model of the Chinese brand. You may not see such a picture in the latest models, but this is exactly what happened in the early Vesta models.

Vesta is equipped with regular frame windshield wiper blades from the factory. Yes, these are the cheapest options and will most likely have to be changed after the first trip in rainy weather.

Quick comparison for the updated Lada Vesta with a special mount

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.

Wipers for Vesta with a special mount

An excellent option for Vesta with such a mount is frameless windshield wipers Bosch Aerotwin A 312 S (article 3397014312).

Another good option for premium brushes is the Valeo Silencio Flat VF940 set (article 577940). They are quiet, adhere perfectly to the glass, and clean well. Find out more about Valeo Silencio.

Another good option is a set of frameless windshield wipers SWF VisioFlex (119482). SVF is part of the Valeo group; windshield wipers are produced in Poland and France. Read more about SWF wipers.

Price comparison

The cost of wipers is also taken from the same site.

Comparison of prices for windshield wipers on the Lada Vesta with a special mount

The most affordable ones are Bosch, the most expensive are Valeo.