{"product_id":"parking-brake-handle-ratchet-gear-refurbished-german-oem","title":"Parking Brake Handle Ratchet Gear | VW Beetle Pre-1956 to 1979 | Refurbished German OEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Parking Brake Handle Ratchet Gear — Refurbished German OEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parking brake ratchet gear is the \u003cb\u003etoothed segment\u003c\/b\u003e that lets your handle hold tension and stay set — when it wears, the lever ratchets past and won't lock. This is a \u003cb\u003erefurbished genuine German OEM\u003c\/b\u003e gear, factory-sourced and restored to proper engagement, so the handle holds the way the factory intended rather than a soft reproduction that slips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e pre-1956 through 1979 (select your year range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gear is refurbished in-house and restored to correct tooth engagement, then sold by year range so it matches your handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine German OEM:\u003c\/b\u003e refurbished original, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestored engagement:\u003c\/b\u003e correct tooth engagement so the handle locks and holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear-specific:\u003c\/b\u003e select your range so the gear matches your handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished genuine German OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Beetle, 1946–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e By year range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e #R09-55 (pre-1956), R09-5664 (1956–1964), R09-6572 (1965–1972), R09-7379 (1973–1979), R09-7379-H (1973–1979 with factory hole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit my Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it new or restored?\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original German OEM — factory-sourced and restored to proper ratchet tooth engagement, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's internal R09 series by year (e.g. R09-6572 for 1965–1972).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy does the ratchet gear matter?\u003c\/b\u003e It's the toothed segment that lets the handle hold tension. A worn gear lets the lever slip past instead of locking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your Beetle stopping right: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eWashburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Pre-1956","offer_id":45027577167987,"sku":"#R09-55","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1956–1964","offer_id":45027577200755,"sku":"R09-5664","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1965–1972","offer_id":45027577233523,"sku":"R09-6572","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1973–1979","offer_id":45027577266291,"sku":"R09-7379","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1973–1979 (with factory hole)","offer_id":45027577299059,"sku":"R09-7379-H","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20241224_181932A.jpg?v=1740691536","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/parking-brake-handle-ratchet-gear-refurbished-german-oem","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}