{"product_id":"jp-group-brake-shoe-set-250x46-super-beetle-front-type-3-rear-311698537e-jp-8686-0","title":"JP Group Brake Shoe Set, 250 x 46 mm, 4 Shoes | VW Super Beetle 1971–1979 Front \u0026 Type 3 1966–1973 Rear | OE 311 698 537 E (JP-8686-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Brake Shoe Set, 250 x 46 mm — VW Super Beetle Front \u0026amp; Type 3 Rear (JP-8686-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8686-0 is a set of four 250 x 46 mm drum brake shoes, enough for one axle (two wheels). This wide shoe is used on the front drums of the 1971–1979 VW Super Beetle (1302\/1303) and on the rear drums of the 1966–1973 Type 3. It replaces VW OE 311 698 537 E, JP Group ref 8163800510.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle (1302\/1303) incl. Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront axle, drum brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard (torsion-beam) Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI lists \"1968–1979 Beetle (Front)\", but standard Beetle front shoes are 230 x 40 mm. Measure your drum and old shoes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\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 Group JP-8686-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311 698 537 E (shoe 311 609 537 E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8163800510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924540208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mm drum diameter x 46 mm lining width (sold elsewhere as 248 x 45 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 4 shoes (one axle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.27 lb (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 6 x 1 in (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFour brake shoes with linings (two wheels)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn springs, hold-down pins, springs and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusters, wheel cylinders and drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking brake lever (Type 3 rear: transfer your levers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn or glazed brake shoes give a long pedal, poor stopping, pulling to one side and, once the lining is gone, metal-on-metal grinding that ruins the drums. Shoes contaminated by a leaking wheel cylinder or hub seal will never brake evenly again, even after cleaning. The Super Beetle front drum and the Type 3 rear drum both use this wider 250 x 46 mm shoe, and fitting a narrower shoe in these drums gives weaker braking. Replace shoes in axle sets so both sides grip the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the drum inside diameter and check it is within the wear limit in your workshop manual; turn or replace drums as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the return springs and hold-down hardware if they are weak or rusty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the backing plate contact points and add a dab of high-temperature brake grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep grease and brake fluid off the linings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the shoes, bleed if you replaced a wheel cylinder, and bed in the shoes with several moderate stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on the front drum brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1970 standard Beetle front?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed. Standard Beetles normally use a narrower 230 x 40 mm front shoe. Measure before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 311 698 537 E?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8686-0 to 311 698 537 E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this front or rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth, depending on the car: front on a Super Beetle, rear on a Type 3. EMPI's title says rear and its fitment says front for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many shoes come in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour, enough for both wheels on one axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shoe hardware kit, and wheel cylinders or drums if they are worn or leaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-type-3\"\u003eVW Type 3 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100986605683,"sku":"JP-8686-0","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8686-0.jpg?v=1793701148","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-brake-shoe-set-250x46-super-beetle-front-type-3-rear-311698537e-jp-8686-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}