{"product_id":"r48-brass-brake-line-fitting-2-line-original-german-refurbished","title":"Brass Brake Line Fitting, Restoration Line — 2-Line, Original German Refurbished | VW Beetle 1949–1979 \u0026 Bus 1950–1979 (#R48)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrass Brake Line Fitting — 2-Line, Original German Refurbished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe #R48 is a refurbished original German 2-line brass brake line fitting that joins and routes two brake lines at the rear of the chassis. It fits the 1949–1979 VW Type 1 Beetle and the 1950–1979 Type 2 Bus and is the factory-correct piece for a restoration. Sold as one fitting; the 3-line version is #R47.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washburn's Metal #R48 (2-line). Companion 3-line version: #R47.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1949–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear of chassis, 2-line junction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 2 Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear of chassis, 2-line junction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal German (OE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-line version (#R47)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#R48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 4 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fitting joins two brake lines at the rear of the VW chassis. A refurbished factory brass fitting — not a reproduction — keeps the junction correct where originality matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the R48 brake line fitting original or a reproduction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an original German fitting that has been refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 2-line and 3-line brake fittings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2-line fitting routes two brake lines; a 3-line version (part #R47) is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat VW models does the 2-line brake fitting fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed for the 1949–1979 VW Beetle and the 1950–1979 VW Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass. It is an original German part, refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#R48 for this 2-line fitting. The 3-line version is #R47.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768429183091,"sku":"#R48","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250904_163108A_0ecf6f75-f1b1-4d37-b6c7-3b9aa155aa40.jpg?v=1757551514","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r48-brass-brake-line-fitting-2-line-original-german-refurbished","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}