{"product_id":"genuine-vw-rear-brake-backing-plate-passenger-side-right-powder-coated-1968-1979-beetle-super-beetle","title":"VW Front Right Brake Backing Plate | 1968–1979 Beetle \u0026 Super Beetle | Powder-Coated OEM (113-609-440E)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine VW Front Right Brake Backing Plate — Powder-Coated OEM (113-609-440E)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevitalize your air-cooled Volkswagen's braking system with this genuine, factory-original brake backing plate. Unlike flimsy modern reproductions, this \u003cb\u003eOEM\u003c\/b\u003e part has been salvaged, rigorously inspected for structural integrity, and finished with a high-durability powder coating. This plate is for the \u003cb\u003eFront Right (Passenger Side)\u003c\/b\u003e and features the correct 4-bolt mounting pattern Volkswagen adopted starting in the 1968 model year.\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 (Standard):\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefurbishment Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspection:\u003c\/b\u003e Each plate is checked for warping, elongated bolt holes, and heavy pitting to ensure a proper fit and safe operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Prep:\u003c\/b\u003e Media-blasted to remove decades of road grime, rust, and old paint, returning it to bare metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowder Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in a premium semi-gloss black powder coat that resists brake fluid, road salt, and heat far better than standard spray paint.\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\u003eOriginal German Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-gauge steel offers superior rigidity for the brake shoes to press against, helping prevent a spongy pedal feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Bolt Hub Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Correct for 1968-and-later IRS and swing-axle Beetles with the 4x130mm lug pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSquare Adjuster Bosses:\u003c\/b\u003e Updated square-style reinforcement for the brake adjusters, helping them stay seated during maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady to Install:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean threads and mounting surfaces mean it's ready to bolt on.\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\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Right (Passenger Side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Original steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 113-609-440E\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\u003eIs this a new reproduction or a restored original?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich side does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Front Right (Passenger Side), with the 4-bolt mounting pattern Volkswagen used from the 1968 model year onward.\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\u003eRestoring your drum brakes? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282861158515,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/R61FRONTRIGHT-PASSENGER20251021_173648ABW.jpg?v=1770521952","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/genuine-vw-rear-brake-backing-plate-passenger-side-right-powder-coated-1968-1979-beetle-super-beetle","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}