JP Group Front Brake Backing Plate, Right | VW Split Window Bus 1955–1963 | OE 211 609 140 A (JP-8330-0)
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JP Group Front Brake Backing Plate, Right | VW Split Window Bus 1955–1963 | OE 211 609 140 A (JP-8330-0)
Short answer: The JP Group JP-8330-0 is the right front brake backing plate for the front drum brakes of the 1955–1963 VW Split Window Bus. It carries the wheel cylinder and brake shoes. It replaces VW OE 211 609 140 A (JP Group ref. 8164200780). Right side only; the left is 211 609 139 A. Sold each.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1955–1963 | VW Split Window Bus | Front right (passenger side), per EMPI |
| 1964–1967 | Split Bus — does not fit | Different backing plate |
| 1968–1970 | Bay Window Bus — does not fit | Uses 211 609 140 D |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | JP-8330-0 |
| OE reference | 211 609 140 A |
| JP Group reference | 8164200780 |
| UPC | 707924526653 |
| Position | Front right |
| Material | Pressed steel |
| Sold as | Each |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI |
| Condition | New |
| Shipping weight | approx. 4 lb (estimate) |
| Package size | 12 x 12 x 4 in (estimated) |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: One right front brake backing plate.
- Not included: Wheel cylinder, brake shoes, springs, adjusters, spindle bolts or drum.
Why It Matters
Early Split Bus backing plates rust, especially around the wheel cylinder mount and the lower edge where water and brake dust collect. A plate that is rusted thin, cracked, or has worn shoe pads lets the shoes sit crooked, which gives poor braking and noise. Correct 1955–63 Split Bus parts are increasingly scarce, and the year split matters: 1964-on Buses use different plates.
Installation Notes
- Confirm your Bus is a 1955–1963 model before ordering; this is the right (passenger) side.
- Clean and lightly lube the shoe contact pads on the plate with high-temperature brake grease.
- Transfer or replace the wheel cylinder, and replace any fluid-soaked shoes.
- Tighten the plate mounting bolts to factory specification.
- Bleed and adjust the brakes, then test at low speed.
- We do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JP-8330-0 fit my 1961 Split Bus?
Yes. EMPI lists the 1955–1963 Bus, front right.
Does it fit my 1966 Split Bus?
No. 1964–1967 Buses use a different backing plate.
Left or right?
Right (passenger) side only. The left side is OE 211 609 139 A.
Is this the same as VW 211 609 140 A?
Yes. JP Group lists 211 609 140 A as the OE reference.
EMPI calls it a splash panel. Is that the same thing?
Yes. EMPI's listing calls it both a backing plate and a splash panel.
What else do I need?
Usually new shoes, a wheel cylinder and hardware while the brake is apart.
Is it new?
Yes, it is a new JP Group part.
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