{"product_id":"full-brake-rebuild-kit-1958-1964-link-pin-beetle-ghia-5x205-empi-front-rear-drums-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-safety-upgrade-restored-german-backing-plates-hardware","title":"Full Brake Rebuild Kit | 1958–1964 Link Pin VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia (5x205) | EMPI Drums + Dual-Circuit MC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Brake Rebuild Kit — 1958–1964 Link Pin VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia (5x205)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete brake system rebuild for your early Wide-5 \u003cb\u003elink-pin Beetle or Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e, in one bundle. New EMPI \u003cb\u003efront and rear drum kits\u003c\/b\u003e matched to your \u003cb\u003e5x205mm bolt pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, plus a modern \u003cb\u003edual-circuit master cylinder\u003c\/b\u003e upgrade for full hydraulic safety, rounded out with hand-restored German backing plates, parking brake hardware, and original cross-bar. \u003cb\u003eSave $129 vs. buying separately.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor early Beetle and Ghia owners, sourcing the right brake parts is a months-long puzzle. This bundle solves it in one order — everything matched, everything verified, every component you actually need to do the job right.\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:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958–1964, link-pin front end, swing-axle rear, 5x205mm Wide-5 bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958–1964, link-pin front end, swing-axle rear, 5x205mm Wide-5 bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a vintage VW restoration specialist. This bundle is fitment-matched and pairs new EMPI drum kits with our own \u003cb\u003ehand-restored original German\u003c\/b\u003e backing plates, e-brake levers, brackets, and cross-bar — so you get a single verified order instead of a months-long parts hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Bundle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Front Drum Brake Kit (22-4000-0):\u003c\/b\u003e Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, brake hoses, hardware, and adjusting components (5x205mm link pin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Rear Drum Brake Kit (22-5000-0):\u003c\/b\u003e Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts (5x205mm swing axle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI 20.6mm Dual-Circuit Master Cylinder (16-9554-0):\u003c\/b\u003e Modern safety upgrade that replaces the original single-circuit unit with dual-circuit hydraulics — if a line fails, you still have brakes on two wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e(2) R63 Front Brake Backing Plates:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e(2) R64 Rear Brake Backing Plates:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eR70 + R71 Internal E-Brake Levers:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German parts (driver + passenger).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e(2) R72 Parking Brake Cable Brackets:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German parts (left + right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eR73 Brake Push Bar (Cross Bar):\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParking brake return spring:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored original German part.\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\u003eBundle SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e BDL-BRAKE-LP-5864\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront end:\u003c\/b\u003e Link-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRear suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 5x205mm Wide-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster cylinder:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 20.6mm dual-circuit (16-9554-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComponent part numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-4000-0 (front drum kit), 22-5000-0 (rear drum kit), 16-9554-0 (master cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Saves $129 vs. buying components separately\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\u003eWhy include a dual-circuit master cylinder?\u003c\/b\u003e Factory pre-1967 Beetles used a single-circuit master cylinder, so one fluid leak meant losing brakes at all four corners. The dual-circuit upgrade keeps brakes on two wheels if a line fails — a critical safety improvement over factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I keep a factory-correct single-circuit master cylinder?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. If you need a single-circuit unit for a concours-correct restoration, contact us and we can swap it out before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs brake fluid included?\u003c\/b\u003e No — fresh DOT 4 fluid is required for the bleed and is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake fluid not included — fresh DOT 4 fluid required for bleed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBleed all four corners after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect drums for cracks or heat scoring before reusing — kit drums are direct OE replacements if yours are out of spec\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles-kits\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000413675635,"sku":"BDL-BRAKE-LP-5864","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-4000-0-500x318_a80dd920-7071-4855-a8f5-0910efda8e23.jpg?v=1779120710","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/full-brake-rebuild-kit-1958-1964-link-pin-beetle-ghia-5x205-empi-front-rear-drums-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-safety-upgrade-restored-german-backing-plates-hardware","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}