{"product_id":"r63-vw-front-right-brake-backing-plate-semi-gloss-powder-coated-oem","title":"VW Front Left Brake Backing Plate | 1966–1977 Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing | Semi-Gloss OEM (R63)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Front Left Brake Backing Plate — Semi-Gloss Powder-Coated OEM (R63)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your classic Volkswagen with a part that combines original German quality with a modern, durable finish. This is an \u003cb\u003eoriginal factory core\u003c\/b\u003e — not a thin aftermarket reproduction — fully restored for a proper fit and long-lasting performance. It is the \u003cb\u003eFront Left\u003c\/b\u003e plate.\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 (Standard):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected:\u003c\/b\u003e Professionally checked for warping and structural integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia Blasted:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped to bare metal to eliminate rust, grease, and old scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSemi-Gloss Powder Coat:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium semi-gloss black that resists heat, road salt, and corrosive brake fluid far better than standard paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRigid Steel Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine heavy-gauge stamped steel for maximum rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady to Bolt On:\u003c\/b\u003e All mounting surfaces and hardware holes are clean and clear.\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\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-gauge stamped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e R63\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\u003eIs this an original part or a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e It is an original factory core, fully restored — not a thin aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich side is this?\u003c\/b\u003e Front Left, ready to bolt on with clean, clear mounting surfaces and hardware holes.\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\u003eRestoring your front drums? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Restoration Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282921058419,"sku":"R63","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/R63FRONTRIGHT-PASSENGER20251021_172925A.jpg?v=1770523415","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r63-vw-front-right-brake-backing-plate-semi-gloss-powder-coated-oem","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}