{"product_id":"r71-parking-brake-push-bar-refurbished-factory-german-vw-part","title":"VW Beetle Brake Push Bar | 1958–1979 Rear Drum | Refurbished Factory German Spreader Bar (#R73)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Brake Push Bar — Rear Drum Spreader Bar, Refurbished Factory German\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003erefurbished factory German\u003c\/b\u003e VW brake push bar — the spreader bar inside each rear drum brake assembly that transmits force from the wheel cylinder to the brake shoes. \u003cb\u003eSold as left or right\u003c\/b\u003e (specify side when ordering). An \u003cb\u003eoriginal German part, not a reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside every VW drum brake assembly, a small steel bar — the brake push bar or spreader bar — connects the wheel cylinder to the upper ends of the two brake shoes. When you press the pedal and the wheel cylinder extends, the push bar spreads the shoes outward against the drum, generating braking force. A bent, worn, or missing push bar means the shoes don't spread properly, and brake performance suffers. Push bars wear at the contact points where they ride against the wheel cylinder pistons and the brake shoes, so replacement during a brake rebuild is cheap insurance.\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 1958–1979 (rear drum brakes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther VW Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e Same rear drum brake design — verify with us before ordering for non-Beetle applications\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\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Brake shoe spreader bar inside the rear drum brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original factory German VW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Left or right (specify when ordering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R73\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\u003eDo I need left and right, or are they the same?\u003c\/b\u003e The push bars are side-specific. Specify which side you need when ordering, or order both for a full rear brake rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I know if mine is worn?\u003c\/b\u003e Look at the contact points where the bar meets the wheel cylinder pistons. If you see rounding, grooves, or visible wear at either end, replace it. Also check for bend or twist — a deformed push bar causes uneven shoe wear and pulling under braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this an original German part or a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e Original factory German VW, inspected and refurbished, and powder coated for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it work with my disc brake conversion?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Disc brake conversions don't use brake push bars — the caliper handles pad actuation directly. This part is for stock or factory-style rear drum brakes only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with the wheel cylinder, shoes, or springs?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is the push bar only. Full brake rebuild kits with shoes, springs, hardware, and wheel cylinders are separate items.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44039351992435,"sku":"#R73","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/R7120251021_162050A.jpg?v=1761266448","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r71-parking-brake-push-bar-refurbished-factory-german-vw-part","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}