{"product_id":"vw-rear-right-brake-backing-plate-semi-gloss-powder-coated-oem","title":"VW Rear Right Brake Backing Plate | 1968–1979 Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing | Semi-Gloss OEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Rear Right Brake Backing Plate — Semi-Gloss Powder-Coated OEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore your vintage Volkswagen with a part that combines original German durability with a modern, high-performance finish. This is a \u003cb\u003egenuine factory-stamped core\u003c\/b\u003e — not a thin aftermarket reproduction — preserving the structural integrity your VW was built with. It is the \u003cb\u003eRear Right (Passenger Side)\u003c\/b\u003e plate.\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 \/ Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected:\u003c\/b\u003e Each plate is hand-checked for straightness and mounting hole integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia Blasted:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped to bare metal to remove decades of rust, grease, and old paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSemi-Gloss Powder Coat:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable, oven-cured semi-gloss black that resists heat, road salt, and corrosive brake fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Rear Right (Passenger Side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Gauge Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Original steel to prevent flexing under heavy braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady for Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e All critical mounting points and adjuster slots are clean and clear.\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\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Rear Right (Passenger Side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-gauge original steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black powder coat\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\u003eIs this an original part or a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a genuine factory-stamped core, fully restored — not a thin aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich side is this?\u003c\/b\u003e Rear Right (Passenger Side), ready for assembly with clean mounting points and adjuster slots.\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\u003eRebuilding your rear drums? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Restoration Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44283007893619,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/R64REARLEFT-DRIVERS20251021_171738A_813a4026-44ee-4ae4-ae31-440a7654c303.jpg?v=1770524908","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-rear-right-brake-backing-plate-semi-gloss-powder-coated-oem","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}