Genuine VW Front Right – Powder Coated – 1968–1979 Beetle & Super Beetle for Beetle, Super Beetle (1968-1979)
Genuine VW Front Right – Powder Coated – 1968–1979 Beetle & Super Beetle for Beetle, Super Beetle (1968-1979)
Genuine VW Front Right – Powder Coated – 1968–1979 Beetle & Super Beetle for Beetle, Super Beetle (1968-1979)
Genuine VW Front Right – Powder Coated – 1968–1979 Beetle & Super Beetle for Beetle, Super Beetle (1968-1979)
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VW Front Right Brake Backing Plate | 1968–1979 Beetle & Super Beetle | Powder-Coated OEM (113-609-440E)

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  • Fits
    • 1968-1977|VW|Beetle
    • 1971-1979|VW|Super Beetle
    • 1967-1974|VW|Karmann Ghia

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Genuine VW Front Right Brake Backing Plate — Powder-Coated OEM (113-609-440E)

Revitalize your air-cooled Volkswagen's braking system with this genuine, factory-original brake backing plate. Unlike flimsy modern reproductions, this OEM part has been salvaged, rigorously inspected for structural integrity, and finished with a high-durability powder coating. This plate is for the Front Right (Passenger Side) and features the correct 4-bolt mounting pattern Volkswagen adopted starting in the 1968 model year.

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle (Standard): 1968–1977
  • VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979
  • Karmann Ghia: 1967–1974

Refurbishment Process

  • Inspection: Each plate is checked for warping, elongated bolt holes, and heavy pitting to ensure a proper fit and safe operation.
  • Surface Prep: Media-blasted to remove decades of road grime, rust, and old paint, returning it to bare metal.
  • Powder Coating: Finished in a premium semi-gloss black powder coat that resists brake fluid, road salt, and heat far better than standard spray paint.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Original German Core: Heavy-gauge steel offers superior rigidity for the brake shoes to press against, helping prevent a spongy pedal feel.
  • 4-Bolt Hub Pattern: Correct for 1968-and-later IRS and swing-axle Beetles with the 4x130mm lug pattern.
  • Square Adjuster Bosses: Updated square-style reinforcement for the brake adjusters, helping them stay seated during maintenance.
  • Ready to Install: Clean threads and mounting surfaces mean it's ready to bolt on.

Technical Specifications

  • Placement: Front Right (Passenger Side)
  • Material: Original steel
  • Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat
  • OEM Part Number: 113-609-440E

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this a new reproduction or a restored original? It is a genuine OEM factory core that has been media-blasted to bare metal and refinished in semi-gloss black powder coat — not a thin aftermarket reproduction.
  • Which side does this fit? Front Right (Passenger Side), with the 4-bolt mounting pattern Volkswagen used from the 1968 model year onward.

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