{"product_id":"empi-front-brake-drum-beetle-68-77-excludes-super-beetle-98-4001-b-1","title":"EMPI Front Brake Drum | VW Beetle 1968–1977 (Excl. Super Beetle) | 4-Lug Ball-Joint, M14x1.5 (98-4001-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Front Brake Drum — 4-Lug Ball-Joint, M14 x 1.5 | VW Beetle 1968–1977 (98-4001-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI 98-4001-B front brake drum\u003c\/b\u003e is a direct replacement for the original front drum on \u003cb\u003e1968–1977 Type 1 Beetles\u003c\/b\u003e with ball-joint front ends and stock drum brakes. It carries the standard \u003cb\u003e4 x 130mm\u003c\/b\u003e lug pattern and \u003cb\u003eM14 x 1.5\u003c\/b\u003e wheel-stud threads, and fits over the stock front wheel cylinder and brake shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum is for the \u003cb\u003eStandard Beetle only\u003c\/b\u003e — it does not fit the Super Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1977, Standard only (excludes Super Beetle); ball-joint front suspension with stock drum brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Front position on Type 1 ball-joint suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock lug pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 x 130mm wheel bolt circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect threads:\u003c\/b\u003e M14 x 1.5 wheel-stud threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt-on replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits over the stock front wheel cylinder and brake shoes\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\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Front, Type 1 ball-joint suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 x 130mm (stock VW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel stud thread:\u003c\/b\u003e M14 x 1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI part number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-4001-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE cross-reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-405-615B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924373325\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\u003eWill this fit a Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This drum fits the Standard Beetle ball-joint front end (1968–1977) and is not for the Super Beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat lug pattern and thread does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e The stock VW 4 x 130mm lug pattern with M14 x 1.5 wheel-stud threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it work with my stock brakes?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it fits over the stock front wheel cylinder and brake shoes.\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\u003eRefreshing your front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e for drums, shoes, and hydraulics, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e for more Type 1 parts, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e for the full catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44898763178099,"sku":"98-4001-B","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4001-B.jpg?v=1777219460","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-front-brake-drum-beetle-68-77-excludes-super-beetle-98-4001-b-1","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}