{"product_id":"vw-rear-drum-brake-kit-5x205mm-early-5-lug-1958-1964-beetle-ghia-22-5000-0","title":"EMPI VW Rear Drum Brake Kit | Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1958–1964 | 5x205 Early Wide-5, 5-Lug (22-5000-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI VW Rear Drum Brake Kit – 5x205 Early Wide-5, 5-Lug (22-5000-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the factory-correct look and feel of your vintage Volkswagen with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Rear Drum Brake Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is \u003cb\u003e100% new\u003c\/b\u003e — 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.\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 (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1958–1964 (swing axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958–1964 (swing axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Restoration Solution:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes every wear item from the drums to the cotter pins for a comprehensive rear-brake overhaul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod-Correct 5x205 Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the iconic Wide-5 5-lug pattern used on early Beetles and Ghias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Material Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast and stamped to modern tolerances for better heat dissipation than aged, thin-walled factory drums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Bolt-On:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1958–1964 swing axles without spacers or adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE-Style Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintains the original aesthetics of your chassis for high-level restoration projects.\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\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-5000-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 5x205mm (Early 5-Lug Wide-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuspension Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing Axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% New (no core charge)\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\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708728701043,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-5000-0-500x334.jpg?v=1775718469","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-rear-drum-brake-kit-5x205mm-early-5-lug-1958-1964-beetle-ghia-22-5000-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}