Full Brake Rebuild Kit | 1968–1979 Standard VW Beetle (4x130) | EMPI Drums + Dual-Circuit MC + Restored German Hardware

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  • Vendor Washburn's Metal
  • SKU BDL-BRAKE-STD-6879
  • Fits
    • All Years|VW|Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Bus
    • All Years|VW|Karmann Ghia

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THE FULL BRAKE REBUILD KIT — 1968-1979 STANDARD BEETLE

Everything you need to completely rebuild the brake system on your 1968-1979 standard Beetle, in one bundle. New EMPI front and rear drum brake kits, dual-circuit master cylinder, plus our hand-restored German backing plates, parking brake hardware, and original cross-bar. Save $93 vs. buying separately.

This is a complete, fitment-matched brake refresh — no guesswork, no missing pieces, no scrambling to source the right backing plate or push bar. Designed for owners who want a single-order solution to a job they only want to do once.

This Bundle Includes:

  • EMPI Front Drum Brake Kit (22-4005-0) — Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, brake hoses, hardware, and adjusting components (4x130mm ball joint)
  • EMPI Rear Drum Brake Kit (22-5003-0) — Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts (4x130mm IRS)
  • EMPI 20.6mm Dual-Circuit Master Cylinder (16-9554-0) — Modern safety upgrade over single-circuit; required for full-coverage brake protection
  • (2) R63 Front Brake Backing Plates — Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right)
  • (2) R64 Rear Brake Backing Plates — Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right)
  • R70 + R71 Internal E-Brake Levers — Restored original German parts (driver + passenger)
  • (2) R72 Parking Brake Cable Brackets — Restored original German parts (left + right)
  • R73 Brake Push Bar (Cross Bar) — Restored original German part

Fitment: 1968-1979 VW Beetle (Type 1, Standard) with ball-joint front end, IRS rear suspension, and 4x130mm bolt pattern.

Does NOT Fit: Super Beetle (1971-1979) — different front suspension, requires different parts.

Important Notes:

  • Brake fluid not included — fresh DOT 4 fluid required for bleed
  • Bleed all four corners after installation
  • Inspect drums for cracks or heat scoring before reusing — kit drums are direct OE replacements if yours are out of spec
  • Replacing brake hardware in pairs (both fronts, both rears) is essential for balanced braking

Bundle Price: $895 (saves $93 vs. buying components separately)