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.
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.
What's better? Frame or frameless?
In fact, everyone chooses their own, which is why long conversations are held on forums where they do not find a definite answer. We, in turn, will not claim that one or the other is better, we will simply tell you the advantages of one over the other, and you can choose for yourself. Agreed? Then let's go!
Frame wipers
Frame wipers are inferior in appearance, but have greater pressing force against the windshield due to the structure of the rocker arms, which undoubtedly affects the quality of glass cleaning for the better.
But the complex system of rocker arms also has a negative aspect: in winter, in snowy weather, the rocker arms are covered with ice, the wiper becomes motionless and oaky - accordingly, the brushes are poorly cleaned. There is only one way out of this - to warm it up. standing in the cold, clear the ice from the wipers until the rocker arms move freely.
Therefore, for winter they came up with frame wipers with closed rocker arms. In other words, the entire skeleton of the wiper is hidden in a plastic casing, where snow and moisture do not penetrate - accordingly, the rocker arms are always movable and the wiper cleans well. But this system also has a small drawback - at high speed, due to the “winged” structure of such wipers, the downforce on the windshield noticeably drops, which negatively affects the quality of glass cleaning.
Another advantage over frameless ones is the ability to change cleaning tapes. In frameless wipers, the tape does not change, but the brush assembly does.
Frameless wipers
The appearance of these wipers blends harmoniously with any car rather than the frame frame skeleton.
These economy segment wipers must be selected according to the make of the car, because Each car has its own windshield shape, and accordingly, the windshield wiper has its own bend. Therefore, with cheap wipers, it often happens that the brush does not press well on the passenger side, and therefore the dirt is not cleaned. There is nothing you can do about such brushes, just replace them with quality ones. The premium segment promises us to work perfectly on any car, the main thing is to choose the length, but the price of such brushes is 1000 rubles.
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.
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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.
Useful video
You can learn how to increase the clamping ability of wipers from the video below:
With the arrival of the autumn-winter period, the driver faces many problems: checking the technical condition of the engine, switching to winter tires, protecting the body from corrosion. But the most important task is to ensure good visibility. Snow, rain, slush - all this settles on the windshield, and if the wipers cannot cope with cleaning, then driving turns into complete torture.
Owners of VAZ family cars can choose from a wide range of windshield wiper blades. Along with classic frame wipers, frameless wipers, which practically do not freeze to the glass, are also in great demand today. In order for the brush to clean the glass surface well, it is made of frost-resistant rubber on a graphite base.
It is also important to choose the right size brushes. If you choose larger or smaller brushes, this can lead to the fact that they will cling to each other, knock on the racks, and uncleaned streaks will remain on the glass. Size information is indicated in the catalogue.
Let's try to figure out what size windshield wiper blade is needed for a particular VAZ model.
VAZ model range
Lada – VAZ 2101 – VAZ (LADA) 2107
Zhiguli is the first name that many still use today. This generation is considered to be a VAZ classic. Compact sedans and station wagons were produced with rear-wheel drive, and the visual difference between these models was the shape of the headlights: round (VAZ 2101 and 2102), twin (2103, 2106), rectangular (2104, 2105, 2107).
The dimensions of the windshield and rear window are the same for all these models; the recommended size of the windshield wiper blades on both the driver and passenger sides is 330 millimeters. However, as many car enthusiasts note, larger brushes - 350 millimeters - are quite suitable here.
LADA “Sputnik”, “Samara”, “Samara 2”, LADA 110-112
VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099, and 2113-2115 - all these models leave, or left, the factory with a standard wiper blade size of 510 millimeters. It is also possible to install brushes measuring 530 millimeters, or 530 for the driver and 510 for the passenger. For LADA 110-112 models, the size of the front windshield wipers is 500 millimeters. For all models of this series, where a rear windshield wiper is provided, the blade length is allowed within 280-330 millimeters.
Domestic class “A” hatchback OKA-1111
“OKA” was equipped with one front windshield wiper blade and one rear one. Dimensions - from 325 mm to 525 mm.
LADA Kalina and Kalina 2
Manufacturer's recommended brush sizes:
- driver - 61 centimeters;
- passenger - 40-41 centimeters;
- rear brush – 36-40 cm.
LADA Priora, Lada Largus
Original wiper blade sizes:
- 508 mm – both front wipers and one rear.
It is also possible to install brushes with a length of 51 centimeters, or a combination of 53 on the driver’s side and 48-51 on the passenger’s side. The same original (factory) brush sizes are also for LADA Largus .
LADA Granta
Granta is produced from the assembly line with the following sizes of windshield wiper blades:
- 600 millimeters – driver’s seat;
- 410 millimeters – passenger seat.
NIVA
The dimensions of the brushes on the VAZ 2121, 21214, 2131 coincide with the dimensions for the VAZ 2101-2107, that is, 330-350 millimeters. If you are the owner of a Chevrolet-NIVA, then 500 mm wipers will fit here.
All sizes indicated are recommended by the manufacturer. Although some variations on the size of windshield cleaning brushes are possible.
What to look for when choosing windshield wiper blades?
First of all, you need to pay attention to the following factors:
- compliance of sizes with the manufacturer’s requirements, although you can deviate slightly from the standard sizes;
- versatility of fastening;
- quality of materials;
- price category.
The brush is pressed against the glass with a certain force, therefore, if you choose larger brushes, the quality of cleaning will deteriorate. You can choose a suitable brush size using catalogs produced by manufacturers. The easiest way is to measure your installed wipers with a tape measure. In addition, the packaging indicates which models this brush is suitable for. If you have original brushes installed, which are difficult to find on sale, then you can simply change the rubber blade itself.
It often happens that the glass area cleaned with brushes does not provide a normal field of view. This is especially noticeable on older cars. In this case, you can install a larger brush on the driver's side and a smaller one on the passenger's side. This is how you can remove the strip of water - “snot”, which constantly flows from above.
Pay special attention to adapters - fastenings for attaching the blade to the windshield wiper arm. The most common type of fastening is Hook. Not all manufacturers produce brushes that would fit VAZ mounts. In this case, you need to look for additional adapters in the kit.
The quality of the tape is the main component of a good windshield wiper blade. A high-quality tape runs without burrs or irregularities. It has a uniform color and texture. Graphite, silicone and Teflon tapes can last much longer, but at the same time their price is quite high.
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Windshield wiper blades for VAZ 2114 - 2115 - 2008 - 09 - 99.
| Year | Driver's license | Passenger | Mounting type | Rear |
| 1984> | 20″ (510 mm) | 20″ (510 mm) | Hook | 330 mm |
Which wipers are better for the VAZ 2114
Windshield wiper blades can be divided into three types: framed, frameless and hybrid. VAZs are equipped with frame windshield wiper blades from the factory. Frame wipers fit the windshield better and are less likely to scratch it.
frame wipers, frameless, hybrid
We recommend using windshield wiper blades from such companies as: Alca, Denso, Champion®. The wipers from these manufacturers will wipe the glass well and have the best price/quality ratio.
Replacing wipers VAZ 2114
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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.
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Which manufacturer should you prefer?
In the following list we will look at the most popular brushes that have proven themselves in everyday use by domestic car enthusiasts:
- Champion. The company claims that approximately 25% of the automotive market is equipped with its brushes. The product has a patented bromine coating, which significantly extends the service life of wipers (up to 30%).
- Rainbox. These products have also proven themselves well in the Russian market. The wipers are frost-resistant, which allows you to use them both in summer and winter, so as not to buy two sets.
- Valeo manufacture their products using Silencio technology using rubber and graphite. This solution allows you to use wipers in any weather conditions and even in severe frosts.
- Bosch. The products of this company are known to almost every motorist. The competitive advantage of wipers from this manufacturer is the use of two-component rubber. Accordingly, the brushes will last much longer than analogues from other companies. But when buying such windshield wipers, you will need to shell out more money, because these are premium products. However, based on the reviews, we can conclude that it is worth it.
- Mayak brushes are budget products made in China, which have a significantly shorter service life compared to Bosch.
