VW Rear Left Brake Backing Plate | 1968–1979 Beetle, Ghia & Thing | Semi-Gloss OEM (R64)

Genuine OEM VW Rear Left Brake Backing Plate — Semi-Gloss Restoration (R64)

Restore your classic VW with a part that's built to last. This is an original factory-stamped steel plate — not a thin aftermarket copy — fully restored for a proper fit and a better-than-new finish for your 1968-or-newer Beetle, Ghia, or Thing. It is the Rear Left (Driver's Side) plate.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle / Super Beetle: 1968–1979
• Karmann Ghia: 1968–1974
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Restoration Process

• Inspected: Verified for straightness and structural integrity.
• Media Blasted: Stripped to bare metal to remove all rust, grease, and old paint.
• Powder Coated: Finished in durable semi-gloss black powder coat that resists heat, road salt, and brake fluid far better than standard paint.

Key Features & Benefits

• Position: Rear Left (Driver's Side).
• Genuine Steel Core: German-style heavy-gauge steel for zero-flex braking.
• Ready to Bolt On: All mounting points are clean and ready for your wheel cylinder and brake hardware.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Rear Left (Driver's Side)
• Material: Heavy-gauge original steel
• Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat
• SKU: R64

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this an original part or a reproduction? It is an original factory-stamped steel plate, fully restored — not a thin aftermarket copy.
• Which side is this? Rear Left (Driver's Side), ready to bolt on with clean mounting points for your wheel cylinder and brake hardware.

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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.