JP Group Brake Drum, Front 230 x 43.5 mm or Rear 251 x 52 mm, 5x205 | VW Bus 1964–1970 | OE 211 405 615 B / 211 501 615 F (JP-8322-0 / JP-8324-0)
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JP Group Brake Drum, Front 230 x 43.5 mm or Rear 251 x 52 mm, 5x205 | VW Bus 1964–1970 | OE 211 405 615 B / 211 501 615 F (JP-8322-0 / JP-8324-0)
Short answer: JP Group 5-hole (5 x 205 mm wide-five) brake drums for the VW Bus. The JP-8322-0 front drum is 230 x 43.5 mm for 1964–1970 (OE 211 405 615 B, JP 8163400600). The JP-8324-0 rear drum is 251 x 52 mm for 1968–1970 (OE 211 501 615 F, JP 8163500400). Sold each.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1964–1970 | VW Bus — front drum JP-8322-0 | Front left or right, 5x205 |
| 1968–1970 | VW Bay Window Bus — rear drum JP-8324-0 | Rear left or right, 5x205 |
| 1964–1967 | Split Bus — rear | Not listed for JP-8324-0; uses 211 501 615 E |
| 1971–1979 | VW Bus — does not fit | 5x112 hubs, front discs |
| 1955–1963 | Split Bus — does not fit | Different drums |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | JP-8322-0 (front) / JP-8324-0 (rear) |
| OE references | 211 405 615 B (front) / 211 501 615 F (rear) |
| JP Group references | 8163400600 / 8163500400 |
| UPC | 707924526578 / 707924526592 |
| Size | Front 230 x 43.5 mm / Rear 251 x 52 mm |
| Bolt pattern | 5 x 205 mm (wide five) |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Sold as | Each |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI |
| Condition | New |
| Shipping weight | approx. 13 lb / 15 lb (estimate) |
| Package size | 13 x 13 x 6 in (estimated) |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: One brake drum (front or rear, per the option you choose).
- Not included: Brake shoes, wheel cylinders, hardware, wheel bearings, seals or axle nut.
Why It Matters
Drums worn past their maximum diameter, scored, cracked or out of round give a pulsing pedal, weak and uneven braking, noise and poor handbrake hold. On an early Bus the brakes are already small for the weight of the van, so good drums matter. Front drums on 1964–1970 Buses also carry the wheel bearings, and the hub seal size changed during production; check which seal your drum uses. Wide-five drums are getting harder to find in good used condition.
Installation Notes
- Choose the correct option: front (JP-8322-0) or rear (JP-8324-0).
- Front drums contain the wheel bearings: fit new bearings and the correct hub seal, pack with grease and adjust bearing play per the workshop manual.
- Clean the protective coating off the braking surface with brake cleaner.
- Replace drums in pairs with new shoes, and check wheel cylinders and hardware.
- Tighten the rear axle nut and lug bolts to factory specification and fit a new cotter pin; adjust shoes and handbrake, then bed the brakes in gently.
- We do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JP-8322-0 front drum fit my 1966 Split Bus?
Yes. EMPI lists the front drum for the 1964–1970 Bus.
Does the JP-8324-0 rear drum fit my 1969 Bus?
Yes. EMPI lists it for the 1968–1970 Bus rear.
Will either fit my 1972 Bus?
No. 1971-on Buses have 5x112 hubs and front disc brakes.
Is the front drum the same as VW 211 405 615 B?
Yes. JP Group lists 211 405 615 B for the JP-8322-0.
Is the rear drum the same as VW 211 501 615 F?
Yes. JP Group lists 211 501 615 F for the JP-8324-0.
Are they sold in pairs?
No, each. Order two for an axle.
Which hub seal does the front drum use?
Split Buses use 211 405 641 B and early Bays 211 405 641 E per other catalogs. Check your old seal.
Are they new?
Yes, both are new JP Group parts.
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