EMPI VW Rear Drum Brake Kit | Beetle & Ghia 1958–1964 | 5x205 Early Wide-5, 5-Lug (22-5000-0)

EMPI VW Rear Drum Brake Kit – 5x205 Early Wide-5, 5-Lug (22-5000-0)

Maintain the factory-correct look and feel of your vintage Volkswagen with the EMPI Rear Drum Brake Kit. Designed for 1958–1964 swing-axle models, this "all-in-one" kit restores your rear braking system to original German-spec performance and eliminates the headache of sourcing individual springs, clips, and hoses — ideal for a "nothing to hide" restoration or a refreshed daily driver.

Every component is 100% new — no core charges or refurbished parts — and engineered as a direct bolt-on replacement requiring no modifications to your chassis or backing plates. Replacing worn, heat-pitted drums and leaky wheel cylinders with this matched set restores firm, predictable pedal feel.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1958–1964 (swing axle)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1958–1964 (swing axle)

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI supplies this as a complete, all-new matched set rather than a mix of used or core-exchange parts, engineered as a period-correct direct bolt-on for early 5x205 Wide-5 chassis.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete Restoration Solution: Includes every wear item from the drums to the cotter pins for a comprehensive rear-brake overhaul.
• Period-Correct 5x205 Pattern: Features the iconic Wide-5 5-lug pattern used on early Beetles and Ghias.
• Modern Material Quality: Cast and stamped to modern tolerances for better heat dissipation than aged, thin-walled factory drums.
• Direct Bolt-On: Fits 1958–1964 swing axles without spacers or adapters.
• OE-Style Components: Maintains the original aesthetics of your chassis for high-level restoration projects.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 22-5000-0
• Bolt Pattern: 5x205mm (Early 5-Lug Wide-5)
• Suspension Type: Swing Axle
• Condition: 100% New (no core charge)

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