Parking Brake Handle Ratchet Gear | VW Beetle Pre-1956 to 1979 | Refurbished German OEM

VW Beetle Parking Brake Handle Ratchet Gear — Refurbished German OEM

The parking brake ratchet gear is the toothed segment that lets your handle hold tension and stay set — when it wears, the lever ratchets past and won't lock. This is a refurbished genuine German OEM gear, factory-sourced and restored to proper engagement, so the handle holds the way the factory intended rather than a soft reproduction that slips.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: pre-1956 through 1979 (select your year range)

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Each gear is refurbished in-house and restored to correct tooth engagement, then sold by year range so it matches your handle.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine German OEM: refurbished original, not a reproduction.
• Restored engagement: correct tooth engagement so the handle locks and holds.
• Year-specific: select your range so the gear matches your handle.

Technical Specifications

• Condition: Refurbished genuine German OEM
• Vehicle: VW Beetle, 1946–1979
• Sold As: By year range
• Part Numbers: #R09-55 (pre-1956), R09-5664 (1956–1964), R09-6572 (1965–1972), R09-7379 (1973–1979), R09-7379-H (1973–1979 with factory hole)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit my Beetle? It fits VW Beetle from pre-1956 through 1979. Select your year range so the ratchet gear matches your handle: pre-1956, 1956–1964, 1965–1972, 1973–1979, or 1973–1979 with factory hole.
• Is it new or restored? Refurbished original German OEM — factory-sourced and restored to proper ratchet tooth engagement, not a reproduction.
• What's the part number? Washburn's internal R09 series by year (e.g. R09-6572 for 1965–1972).
• Why does the ratchet gear matter? It's the toothed segment that lets the handle hold tension. A worn gear lets the lever slip past instead of locking.

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