{"product_id":"jp-group-brake-shoe-adjusting-screw-vw-bus-211609209-jp-8328-0","title":"JP Group Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw (Star Adjuster) | VW Bus 1949–1979 Front \u0026 Rear Drums | OE 211 609 209 (JP-8328-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw (Star Adjuster) | VW Bus 1949–1979 Front \u0026amp; Rear Drums | OE 211 609 209 (JP-8328-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8328-0 is the brake shoe adjusting screw that threads into the star-wheel adjuster nut of VW Bus drum brakes. EMPI lists it for the 1949–1979 Bus, front and rear (fronts are drums through 1970). It replaces VW OE 211 609 209 (JP Group ref. 8163850406). Sold each; each brake uses two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear drums, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear drums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear drums only (front discs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle \/ Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot this part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle uses 131 609 209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8328-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 609 209 (211 609 209 A per other catalogs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8163850406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (2 per brake)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 3 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: One adjusting screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Star adjusting nut, spring clip, shoes or return springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW drum brakes are adjusted by turning a star nut on this screw through the hole in the backing plate. When the screw rusts solid or its slot is mangled, the brakes can't be adjusted, so the pedal gets long, the van pulls and the handbrake stops holding. Seized screws often snap when someone tries to free them. New screws with clean threads make adjustment easy again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the adjuster bore in the wheel cylinder or backing plate and the star nut threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin film of high-temperature brake grease to the threads, keeping it off the shoes and drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the slotted end into the brake shoe web the same way the old one came out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the shoes per the workshop manual until the drum just drags, then back off slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace adjusters on both sides of an axle at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the JP-8328-0 fit my 1966 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1949–1979 Bus, front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1975 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRear drums, yes per EMPI. 1971-on Buses have front disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Beetles use a different screw (131 609 209).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 211 609 209?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group lists 211 609 209 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo per brake. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the star nut included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the screw only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100888432755,"sku":"JP-8328-0","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8163850406.jpg?v=1793699708","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-brake-shoe-adjusting-screw-vw-bus-211609209-jp-8328-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}