CRANACH Bifold Door Hardware Repair Kit - 2 Pack Bi-fold Sliding Closet Doors Replacement Parts Include Top & Bottom Bracket, 3/8" Pivot, 7/8" Guides Wheel, for Folding Pocket Door Accordion

A straightforward fix for fussy bifold doors

My hallway closet bifolds had reached that familiar stage: binding, popping out of the track, and generally refusing to behave. Rather than replace doors, I tried the CRANACH repair kit—specifically, the 2-pack that covers two bifold assemblies. After installing it on two openings (four panels total), I came away impressed with how much smoother and quieter the doors feel, and with how little fuss it took to get there.

This is a basic kit done right: sensible parts, useful design tweaks, and materials that feel a notch better than the builder-grade hardware many of us are replacing.

What’s in the kit

The kit includes enough hardware for two bifold doors (a typical closet opening with two panels per side):

• Top and bottom steel brackets
• 3/8" top pivots (metal and plastic options)
• 3/8" bottom pivot
• 7/8" top guide wheel
• Mounting screws
• Illustrated instructions

No track is included. If your track is bent, dented, or worn, plan on replacing it as well. The kit is designed for doors 1" to 1-3/8" thick and up to 50 lb—perfect for hollow-core slabs and lightweight louvered panels.

Build quality and design

The brackets are steel with a decent thickness and good rigidity. The finish is utilitarian zinc-tone—not fancy, but clean and consistent. The plastic parts are nylon (PA6), which is the right choice here: tough, wear resistant, and quiet in operation.

Two design choices stand out:

• The spring-loaded pivots. Both the top and bottom pivot assemblies have integrated springs. That makes it easier to compress the pin, engage it into the bracket or track, and then let it snap into final position. It’s a small thing that makes installation and later adjustment painless.
• The 7/8" nylon guide wheel. If your old door had a rectangular sliding guide block, this wheel will feel like a revelation. The rolling contact is smoother, quieter, and less prone to jamming or hopping out of the track.

Overall, it feels sturdier than the “original equipment” hardware on many production homes. It’s not heavy-duty commercial hardware, but for residential bifolds it’s more than adequate.

Installation experience

I installed the kit on two doors: a pantry bifold that constantly unseated at the top, and a laundry closet with a chewed-up guide block. Total time per door was about 20 minutes, including removal and minor adjustments.

A few notes from the process:

• Measuring first pays off. This kit uses 3/8" pivots. Some older doors use a different diameter. Check the hole in the top and bottom of your door; if yours is smaller, you can either enlarge it carefully or choose a kit that matches your size.
• Check your door thickness. These parts are intended for 1"–1-3/8" doors. Anything thicker will be a struggle.
• The instructions are clear enough, but orientation matters. Pay attention to which way the top bracket faces in the track. A backward bracket will push the door too far off the wall. A quick dry-fit before drilling is worthwhile.
• The springs make alignment easier. Compressing the top pivot to slip it into the bracket felt controlled and predictable. Same for engaging the guide wheel into the track. Little to no wrestling.
• Screws are sparse. You get enough to do the job, but I used my own cabinet screws for better bite in existing holes.

If your track is dented or the top adjuster slot is worn smooth, you may fight the set screw loosening over time. In one opening with a particularly tired track, I replaced the track entirely; the new hardware then locked in with zero drama. If replacement isn’t in the cards, adding a small set screw through the track to pin the bracket in place is a workable stopgap.

Performance and adjustability

Once installed, both doors rolled and folded more smoothly than before. The wheel guide, in particular, reduced chatter on opening. The spring-loaded design gives you a bit of “float” during setup: compress, seat, and release to let the door settle into plumb. Fine-tuning the reveal took two small tweaks on the top bracket and I was done.

Noise dropped noticeably. Nylon-on-aluminum is quieter than metal-on-metal, and nothing rattles. I also appreciate that the parts don’t feel flimsy—grabbing the door at the stile and cycling it briskly didn’t unsettle anything.

Compatibility and limits

A few fit considerations to keep in mind before you buy:

• Pivot diameter: 3/8". Measure your door’s pivot holes. If they’re smaller, you’ll either need to drill to 3/8" or choose a different kit.
• Door size and weight: 1"–1-3/8" thick and up to 50 lb. Solid-core or wide, heavy panels might exceed this.
• Track condition: The kit assumes a functional track. If yours is bent or the adjustment slot is worn, replace the track with a compatible profile.
• Door hole tolerance: On one older door, the pivot hole was a hair oversized. A wrap or two of cloth tape around the pin gave a snug, squeak-free fit.

The included variety of pivots (metal and plastic top pins) is handy. I used the metal top pivot for longevity on my high-traffic pantry, and the plastic top pivot on a lighter bedroom closet for quieter operation; both seated well in the bracket.

Where it shines

• Quick, low-cost restoration of balky bifolds without replacing doors
• Smoother, quieter travel thanks to the wheel guide
• Spring-loaded pivots that make install and later removal easier
• Enough hardware to do both sides of a standard closet opening in one go
• Materials that feel sturdier than the flimsy builder-grade parts many homes shipped with

What could be better

• No track included. Many bifold headaches originate in a dented or loose track. Budget for a new track if yours is questionable.
• Limited screws. Bring a small assortment of quality wood screws to match your door and jamb.
• Set-screw security depends on track condition. On worn tracks, the top bracket can slip under lateral load; a fresh track solves this.
• Size specificity. The 3/8" standard won’t fit every door without modification. Measure twice.

Tips for a smooth install

• Mark bracket orientation. A pencil mark showing “wall side” on the top bracket saved me from reinstalling it backward.
• Pre-drill old doors. Brittle or thin door skins benefit from a 1/16" pilot to avoid splitting.
• Square the frame first. A shim on the jamb corrected a small out-of-plumb condition and made final alignment easy.
• Light lubrication. A silicone wipe inside the track reduces squeaks and extends life.
• Consider replacing the track as preventative maintenance if it shows dents, ovalized holes, or worn adjustment slots.

Value and use cases

Because this is a two-door kit, it lines up well with real-world closets that have a left and right bifold. I used one box to refresh an entire opening—both sides now feel matched and new. For landlords, quick-turn renovations, or homeowners trying to tame laundry/pantry doors that won’t stay put, this is a tidy fix that preserves existing doors and trim.

If you’re working with heavy, solid wood panels or custom-thickness doors, look to a heavier-duty system. For the hollow-core and louvered doors common in most homes, the capacity and fit of this kit are right on target.

Bottom line

The CRANACH repair kit is a practical upgrade for tired residential bifold doors. It doesn’t try to reinvent the mechanism; it just executes the essentials with better materials and a smarter guide wheel. Installation is straightforward, the spring-loaded pivots make alignment forgiving, and the end result is smoother, quieter doors that stay in the track.

Recommendation: I recommend this kit for standard 1"–1-3/8" residential bifolds that need new pivots, guides, and brackets but still have serviceable tracks—or for anyone willing to replace the track separately if needed. Measure your pivot holes, check your track, and you’ll likely find this two-door kit an inexpensive, effective way to make balky doors behave again.