VW Front Left Brake Backing Plate | 1966–1977 Beetle, Ghia & Thing | Semi-Gloss OEM (R63)

VW Front Left Brake Backing Plate — Semi-Gloss Powder-Coated OEM (R63)

Upgrade your classic Volkswagen with a part that combines original German quality with a modern, durable finish. This is an original factory core — not a thin aftermarket reproduction — fully restored for a proper fit and long-lasting performance. It is the Front Left plate.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Standard): 1966–1977
• Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Restoration Highlights

• Inspected: Professionally checked for warping and structural integrity.
• Media Blasted: Stripped to bare metal to eliminate rust, grease, and old scale.
• Semi-Gloss Powder Coat: Premium semi-gloss black that resists heat, road salt, and corrosive brake fluid far better than standard paint.

Key Features & Benefits

• Position: Front Left.
• Rigid Steel Core: Genuine heavy-gauge stamped steel for maximum rigidity.
• Ready to Bolt On: All mounting surfaces and hardware holes are clean and clear.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Front Left
• Material: Heavy-gauge stamped steel
• Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat
• SKU: R63

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this an original part or a reproduction? It is an original factory core, fully restored — not a thin aftermarket reproduction.
• Which side is this? Front Left, ready to bolt on with clean, clear mounting surfaces and hardware holes.

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Sourcing & Restoration Standards

Every core in this listing is pulled from disassembled donor vehicles, hand-inspected for cracks, stripped, and checked to confirm it moves and mounts correctly before it's offered for sale — we do not sell parts we wouldn't install on our own cars. Because these are original German-built pieces rather than reproductions, expect the light surface texture and character of a genuine 50+ year old stamping, not the sterile finish of a modern casting.

The Washburn's Metal Difference

Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.

⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): 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 www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.