Washburn's Metal Slimline Parking Brake Mount | VW Beetle, Manx & Baja | Heater Delete, Laser-Cut (CH23)

Washburn's Metal Slimline Parking Brake Mount with Heater Delete | VW Beetle, Manx & Baja

Building a street car, Manx buggy, or Baja and have no intention of using factory heat provisions again? Instead of leaving the stock parking brake mount with its ugly heater tabs, remove it and install our simplified Slimline mount — no heater provisions. It's laser cut for precision and easy to install; we use these on all of our shortened chassis projects.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years
• Dune Buggy (Manx & Baja): All years

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

We run these on every shortened chassis project in our own shop — a clean, purpose-built heater-delete solution rather than a modified factory part.

Key Features & Benefits

• Heater delete: No heater provisions — removes the unused heater tabs for a cleaner tunnel.
• Laser-cut precision: Cut for an accurate fit and clean appearance.
• Easy to install: Direct replacement for builds that no longer run factory heat.
• Shop-proven: Used on all of our shortened chassis projects.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Slimline parking brake mount (heater delete)
• Construction: Laser-cut
• Part Number: CH23
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this retain the factory heater provisions? No — this is a heater-delete mount with no heater tabs, intended for builds that no longer use factory heat.
• What is it made for? Street cars, Manx buggies, Bajas, and shortened chassis builds on the VW Beetle platform.

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