VW Rear Right Brake Backing Plate | 1968–1979 Beetle, Ghia & Thing | Semi-Gloss OEM

VW Rear Right Brake Backing Plate — Semi-Gloss Powder-Coated OEM

Restore your vintage Volkswagen with a part that combines original German durability with a modern, high-performance finish. This is a genuine factory-stamped core — not a thin aftermarket reproduction — preserving the structural integrity your VW was built with. It is the Rear Right (Passenger Side) plate.

Vehicle Fitment

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

Restoration Process

• Inspected: Each plate is hand-checked for straightness and mounting hole integrity.
• Media Blasted: Stripped to bare metal to remove decades of rust, grease, and old paint.
• Semi-Gloss Powder Coat: Durable, oven-cured semi-gloss black that resists heat, road salt, and corrosive brake fluid.

Key Features & Benefits

• Position: Rear Right (Passenger Side).
• Heavy-Gauge Steel: Original steel to prevent flexing under heavy braking.
• Ready for Assembly: All critical mounting points and adjuster slots are clean and clear.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Rear Right (Passenger Side)
• Material: Heavy-gauge original steel
• Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this an original part or a reproduction? It is a genuine factory-stamped core, fully restored — not a thin aftermarket reproduction.
• Which side is this? Rear Right (Passenger Side), ready for assembly with clean mounting points and adjuster slots.

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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.