{"product_id":"ate-brake-wheel-cylinder-vw-beetle-front-131611057-rear-113611053b","title":"ATE Brake Wheel Cylinder | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing | Front 22.2mm or Rear 17.5mm (131611057 \/ 113611053B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eATE Brake Wheel Cylinder – VW Beetle Front 22.2mm (131 611 057) or 1968–1979 Rear 17.5mm (113 611 053 B)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eATE brake wheel cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a top-quality German-brand replacement for a leaking or seized VW drum-brake cylinder. ATE (Continental) is a long-time original-equipment brake supplier to Volkswagen. A new cylinder restores a firm pedal, straight stops and even shoe contact. This listing covers the two cylinders most standard Beetles need: the \u003cstrong\u003e22.2mm front cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e (131 611 057) and the \u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm rear cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1968-and-later cars (113 611 053 B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront, 131 611 057 (22.2mm): VW Beetle (standard, non-Super) 1958–1977 US, Karmann Ghia 1958–1974, Thing 1973–1974 – left or right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear, 113 611 053 B (17.5mm): VW Beetle 1968–1979, Super Beetle 1971–1979, Karmann Ghia 1968–1974, Thing 1973–1974 – left or right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Beetle 1971–1979 front (uses 361 611 067 A), Beetle and Ghia rear 1967 and earlier, Bus, Type 3, or disc-brake cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATE brand – German OE brake supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect factory bore: 22.2mm front, 17.5mm rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM10 x 1 brake-line port, accepts the stock bleeder and line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits left or right side; direct bolt-in replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Version Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront, 22.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131611057ATE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle 58–77 (standard), Ghia 58–74, Thing 73–74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear, 17.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113611053BATE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle 68–79, Ghia 68–74, Thing 73–74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ATE wheel cylinder (sold each).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting bolts, brake hoses or lines, brake shoes, springs, brake fluid. Replace wheel cylinders in axle pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace cylinders in \u003cstrong\u003eaxle pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and inspect the flex hoses and shoes while the drum is off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the brake line by hand to avoid cross-threading the M10 x 1 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush and bleed with fresh \u003cstrong\u003eDOT 4 (or DOT 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e fluid: right rear, left rear, right front, left front. Never mix with DOT 5 silicone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the shoes after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbers \u0026amp; Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW reference (front):\u003c\/strong\u003e 131 611 057, 113 611 057 B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW reference (rear):\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 611 053 B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eATE numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 03.3222-5211.3 (front), 03.3217-1811.3 (rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.2mm (front) \/ 17.5mm (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront or rear, left or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.9 lb (front) \/ 0.7 lb (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the front cylinder fit a Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 1971–1979 Super Beetle front uses a different cylinder (361 611 067 A). 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