The wheel cylinder that is used in your 1987 Volkswagen Golf vehicle is also referred to as the slave cylinder or brake cylinder. It works in converting the hydraulic pressure into mechanical force. The piston or pistons that are found inside the cylinder is the one that works for such. It does its job by moving the brake shoes or the brake pads against the surface of the brake drum or brake rotor. The wheel cylinder that is used in Volkswagen Golf vehicles has tabs. In some vehicle designs, you can find a single cylinder for each wheel. But there are also some vehicles which uses more than one cylinder. This wheel cylinder with tabs is really important in your Volkswagen Golf’s drum brake. As the driver presses on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the hydraulic pressure coming from the master cylinder will push through the two pitons found inside the wheel cylinder. When the wheel cylinder with tabs is in trouble, stopping the car could be a tough job. And the only way you can ensure the stopping condition of your vehicle is to conduct an immediate check up. Surely the mechanic will advise you to replace the wheel cylinder immediately. So your concern then should focus on where and what product to choose. Since you are using the 1987 Volkswagen Golf model, particularly known for having quality and reliable parts, you must therefore choose the same product that possesses these qualities. The TRW wheel cylinder with tabs with part number N2020-49723 actually has it all. So it is indeed a great choice. You can find this TRW wheel cylinder with tabs from our catalog.