{"product_id":"z-draft-billet-e-brake-bracket","title":"Billet Parking Brake Bracket | VW Beetle \u0026 Meyers Manx | 7075-T6 Aluminum, Made in USA (#CH04)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Billet Parking Brake Bracket — 7075-T6 Aluminum, Made in USA (#CH04)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebillet parking brake bracket\u003c\/b\u003e machined from \u003cb\u003e7075-T6 aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e in Southern California, supplied with an \u003cb\u003eelongated steel pin, C-clip, and all mounting hardware\u003c\/b\u003e. A serious upgrade over the worn, sloppy, or missing factory bracket on classic VW Beetle and Meyers Manx builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory bracket is stamped steel that rusts, deforms, and wears at the pivot over decades of use. Our billet 7075 bracket eliminates that wear-prone geometry and provides a precision pivot that won't develop play. On many Manx and VW-based builds, the original mounting is missing entirely — this bracket is the standard way to restore proper parking brake function.\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 (Standard):\u003c\/b\u003e All years using the standard parking brake assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeyers Manx \u0026amp; VW-pan-based dune buggies \/ kit cars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration projects:\u003c\/b\u003e Where the original parking brake bracket is missing or damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7075-T6 is one of the strongest aluminum alloys available, used widely in aerospace and motorsports for its strength-to-weight. For a bracket that holds a car stationary on a hill, that strength matters — and it machines to tighter tolerances than stamped steel while never rusting.\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\u003e7075-T6 billet aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e Aerospace-grade strength, CNC machined, won't rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the elongated steel pin, C-clip, and mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision pivot:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the wear-prone factory geometry and the play that comes with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManx-friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Restores parking brake function on VW-pan-based buggy builds.\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 7075-T6 aluminum, CNC machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Bracket, elongated steel pin, C-clip, mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Southern California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal\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\u003eWhy aluminum instead of steel?\u003c\/b\u003e 7075-T6 aluminum has strength comparable to mild steel at a fraction of the weight, doesn't rust, and machines to tighter tolerances than stamped steel — a substantial upgrade over factory and aftermarket steel options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the steel pin included?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The kit comes with the elongated steel pin and C-clip; you don't need to source hardware separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this work on my Manx without modification?\u003c\/b\u003e For most Manx and buggy builds using a standard VW pan, yes — it mounts in the factory location. If your build has heavily modified chassis geometry in that area, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, with basic hand tools. The bracket installs in the factory location, the pin slides through, and the C-clip retains it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it work with my original VW parking brake handle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It interfaces with the standard VW parking brake handle and cable setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, machined in Southern California by Washburn's Metal.\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\u003eMore stopping power and buggy parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e catalog, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e builds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153462628467,"sku":"#CH04","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240801_171001A.jpg?v=1723153080","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/z-draft-billet-e-brake-bracket","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}