{"product_id":"r73-brake-push-bar-refurbished-german-vw-beetle-1958-1979","title":"VW Beetle Brake Push Bar, Restoration Line — Refurbished Factory German Spreader Bar | VW Beetle 1958–1979 Rear Drum (#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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe #R73 is a refurbished original German VW brake push bar (spreader bar) that sits inside the rear drum brake of the 1958–1979 VW Beetle and spreads the shoes when the wheel cylinder extends. It is powder coated, side-specific and sold left or right — specify the side when ordering. It is not used with disc brake conversions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washburn's Metal #R73 (R73) — original factory German VW part.\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\u003e1958–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear drum brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther VW with the same rear drum design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerify with us before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc brake conversions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit — discs don't use a push bar\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\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake shoe spreader bar inside the rear drum brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished original factory German VW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right (specify when ordering)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#R73\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 2 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne brake push bar (left or right, as specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWheel cylinder, brake shoes and springs — full brake rebuild kits are separate items\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe push bar connects the wheel cylinder to the upper ends of the two shoes; when the cylinder extends, the bar spreads the shoes against the drum. A bent, worn or missing bar means the shoes don't spread properly and braking suffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBars wear at the contact points against the wheel cylinder pistons and shoes, so replacement during a brake rebuild is cheap insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the old bar for rounding, grooves or wear at either end, and for bend or twist — a deformed push bar causes uneven shoe wear and pulling under braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder both sides for a full rear brake rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a left and right VW brake push bar, or are they the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe push bars are side-specific. Specify which side you need when ordering, or order both for a full rear brake rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my brake push bar is worn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at the contact points where the bar meets the wheel cylinder pistons. If you see rounding, grooves or visible wear at either end, or any bend or twist, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the R73 an original German part or a reproduction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal factory German VW, inspected and refurbished, and powder coated for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a push bar work with my disc brake conversion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Disc brake conversions don't use brake push bars; this part is for stock or factory-style rear drum brakes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with the wheel cylinder, shoes or springs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the push bar only; full brake rebuild kits are separate items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R73 push bar fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The #R73 push bar fits the rear drum brakes of the 1958–1979 VW Beetle.\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\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\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":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\/r73-brake-push-bar-refurbished-german-vw-beetle-1958-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}