{"product_id":"ch03-billet-parking-brake-kit","title":"Washburn's Metal Billet Parking Brake Kit | Shortened Type 1 VW Chassis | USA-Made Billet Aluminum (#CH03)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBillet Parking Brake Kit | Shortened Type 1 VW Chassis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're cutting down a \u003cb\u003eType 1 VW chassis\u003c\/b\u003e — for example a \u003cb\u003edune buggy\u003c\/b\u003e chassis or one for a \u003cb\u003e356 Speedster kit\u003c\/b\u003e — and want to run the \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal Billet Parking Brake\u003c\/b\u003e mount, this kit is for you. You get the \u003cb\u003eUSA-made billet aluminum brake handle mount\u003c\/b\u003e, two tunnel reinforcement plates, plus a new brake handle mounting fixture that installs to the top of the spine\/tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e Shortened \/ cut-down chassis (all years), including dune buggy and 356 Speedster kit builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete, purpose-built kit centered on our \u003cb\u003eUSA-made billet aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e parking brake handle mount — everything needed to add a clean parking brake to a shortened Type 1 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet Aluminum Mount:\u003c\/b\u003e USA-made brake handle mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTunnel Reinforcement:\u003c\/b\u003e Two reinforcement plates included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting Fixture:\u003c\/b\u003e New brake handle mounting fixture for the top of the spine\/tunnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Cut-Down Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for shortened Type 1 builds like dune buggies and 356 Speedster kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle Mount Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Billet aluminum handle mount, two tunnel reinforcement plates, brake handle mounting fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/b\u003e USA-made billet aluminum brake handle mount, two tunnel reinforcement plates, and a new brake handle mounting fixture for the top of the tunnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this only for shortened chassis?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it's designed specifically for cut-down Type 1 chassis builds like dune buggies or 356 Speedster kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs welding required?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, the mounting fixture installs to the top of the tunnel\/spine and requires welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish your build with more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e parts, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43224506695795,"sku":"#CH03","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250724_174414A.jpg?v=1753753956","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/ch03-billet-parking-brake-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}