{"product_id":"drum-brake-kit-front-rear-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1958-1964-5x205","title":"Drum Brake Kit, Front + Rear | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1958–1964 | Link Pin, Swing Axle, 5x205 Wide-5 (22-4000-0 + 22-5000-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrum Brake Kit for the VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1958–1964: Front + Rear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1958–1964 (Link Pin, Swing Axle, 5x205 Wide-5) uses the EMPI front drum brake kit, link pin, 5x205 (22-4000-0) up front and the EMPI rear drum brake kit, swing axle, 5x205 (22-5000-0) in the rear. Each EMPI kit includes 2 brake drums, 2 wheel cylinders, a brake shoe set, OE-style brake hoses, brake hardware (springs, pins, clips) and shoe adjusting hardware. Buy both axles here, or just the front or rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore factory drum braking at both ends with all-new EMPI parts: no cores, no used drums, and no hunting for the right springs and clips for your year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI front drum brake kit, link pin, 5x205 (22-4000-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRear:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI rear drum brake kit, swing axle, 5x205 (22-5000-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cb\u003eFront + Rear\u003c\/b\u003e for the whole car, or \u003cb\u003eFront Only\u003c\/b\u003e \/ \u003cb\u003eRear Only\u003c\/b\u003e for one axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExactly what it fits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle 1958–1964\u003c\/b\u003e: link pin front, swing axle rear, 5x205 Wide-5 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1958–1964\u003c\/b\u003e: link pin front, swing axle rear, 5x205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957 and earlier, 1965 (different front brakes; see our 1965 kit), ball joint cars (1966 and later), and cars converted to 4x130 or disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso worth replacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster cylinder and hard lines if they are original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront wheel bearings and seals while the drums are off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-4000-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI front drum brake kit, link pin, 5x205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-5000-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI rear drum brake kit, swing axle, 5x205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit SKU: BDL-BRAKE-DRUM-5864\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat brake kit does a VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1958–1964 need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1958–1964 (Link Pin, Swing Axle, 5x205 Wide-5) uses the EMPI front drum brake kit, link pin, 5x205 (22-4000-0) up front and the EMPI rear drum brake kit, swing axle, 5x205 (22-5000-0) in the rear. Each EMPI kit includes 2 brake drums, 2 wheel cylinders, a brake shoe set, OE-style brake hoses, brake hardware (springs, pins, clips) and shoe adjusting hardware. Buy both axles here, or just the front or rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I have link pin or ball joint?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLink pin front ends (1965 and earlier) have greasable link pins joining the trailing arms to the spindle. Ball joint front ends (1966 and later) have ball joints instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I check my bolt pattern?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5x205 (Wide-5) wheels have five lugs; 4x130 wheels have four. US Beetles changed from 5x205 to 4x130 for 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Front + Rear","offer_id":66775820238963,"sku":"BDL-BRAKE-DRUM-5864","price":615.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Only","offer_id":66775820271731,"sku":"BDL-BRAKE-DRUM-5864-F","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Only","offer_id":66775820304499,"sku":"BDL-BRAKE-DRUM-5864-R","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-4000-0-500x318.jpg?v=1775718701","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/drum-brake-kit-front-rear-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-1958-1964-5x205","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}