Volkswagen Beetle BRAKES and BRAKE PARTS

Volkswagen Beetle Brakes

When it comes to optimizing the performance and safety of your Volkswagen Beetle, don't overlook the importance of high-quality Volkswagen Beetle brakes. From precision-engineered brake line parts to durable brake pads and discs, we provide all the components required to upgrade or maintain your braking system to the highest standards. Our selection of VW Beetle brake parts at M&T Manufacturing offers everything you need to ensure your Beetle stops as smoothly and reliably as it runs.

Choosing our Volkswagen Beetle brakes means investing in your vehicle's longevity and your safety on the road. Each part will meet the specific needs of your Beetle, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance. With our brake parts, you're not just making a purchase; you're making a commitment to quality that you can feel with every press of the pedal. Experience the difference that genuine, top-quality brake parts make for your Volkswagen Beetle.

Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps
Brake Lines, Metal
Brake Line Hardware
Brake Hoses
Brake Bleeder Valves
Hardware
Grommets
Rubber Parts
Emergency Brake Levers
Emergency Brake Cables

Emergency Brake Buttons
Handles
Fancy Aluminum (Billet) Knobs and Handles
Brake & Backup Light Switches
Rotors
Calipers
Brake Backing Plate
Instructions
Conversion Kits, Front

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Pedals

Accelerator Pedal Kit Upgraded w/ Roller Mechanism Fits All Type 1 67-79 Including Super Beetle This pedal upgrade is designed to help smooth out the throttle pedal and keep it from binding and bending. Minor modifications are needed to pedal hinge plate for installation. A New EMPI Design Incorporating an Upgraded Roller With A Sealed Long-Life Bearing is the Key Element to This Kit. Along with the Included Components, This Kit Will Not Only Restore the Feel of Your Pedal but Will Enhance It for Better Take-Off s and Overall Drivability.

VW Beetle

$44.95

Part #: 98-1093

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Accelerator Pedal (without pad))

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-74  Beginning with vin# --- 460614
VW Karmann Ghia 67-74  Beginning with vin# --- 460614
VW Type 3 67-74  Beginning with vin# 315 048102
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$11.95

Part #: 111-721-507F

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Clutch and Brake Complete Pedal Assembly

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79 Beginning vin# 1_7 460614
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74 Beginning with vin# 147-460614
VW Type 3 65-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$119.95

Part #: 113-798-071C

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Clutch Pedal

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 62-79
VW Karmann Ghia 62-74
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle

$21.99

Part #: 113-721-315C

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Chrome pedal cover set
Covers stock pedal pads (via tabs)
With rubber anti slide inserts

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1958-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$19.95

Part #: 4551

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Accelerator Pedal (without pad)

VW Beetle 1958-66Up to vin# ---460613
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-66Up to vin# ---460613
VW Type 3 1962-66Up to vin# 315 048101

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 111-721-507B

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EMPI Billet Aluminum Throttle Pedal
stronger than the stock, stamped steel accelerator pedal

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1965-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-74
VW Type 3 1965-73
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$109.95

Part #: 17-2994

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Pads

Pedal Pads, Pair (Brake and Clutch Pedal) With Emblem

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 56-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$8.95

Part #: 311-721-173A

(Details)

Pedal Pads, Pair (Brake and Clutch Pedals)
Rubber with proper stretch over install.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 56-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$4.95

Part #: 311-173A

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Accelerator Pedal Pad.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 55-79
VW Karmann Ghia 57-74
VW Type 3 62-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$9.59

Part #: 113-647A

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Set of 3 pedal pads.

VW Beetle & Super Beetle 1956-79
VW Bus 1956-67
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Type 3 1962-73

VW Beetle

$14.55

Part #: 98-1068

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Brake Master Cylinders

Brake Master Cylinder, ATE German

VW Beetle 1954-64
VW karmann Ghia 1956-64

VW Beetle

$129.95

Part #: 113-611-021C

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Brake Master Cylinder, TRW. Brazil Note: inlet grommet
part 113-611-817 has to be ordered separately.

VW Beetle 1965-66
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-66

VW Beetle

$79.95

Part #: 113-611-023B

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Brake Master Cylinder, German FTE
See note below.

VW Beetle Standards 1967-77
VW Beetle convertible 1967-70
VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74

Note: If replacing the master cylinder for 67-69 cars
you will need to purchase a pair of three prong brake
switches (part 113-945-515G) in order to operate the brake warning light.
The original had three two prong switches; the replacement
has two three prong switches.

VW Beetle

$169.95

Part #: 113-611-015BD

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German Brake Master Cylinder, FTE

VW Super Beetle sedan and convertible 1971-79

VW Beetle

$159.95

Part #: 113-611-015BH

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Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod,

VW Standard sedan 1958-77
VW Beetle Convertibles 1958-70

VW Beetle

$29.95

Part #: 113-721-205J

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EMPI VW Large Bore Dual Circuit Master Cylinder
Capable of supplying higher pressure; necessary for all wheel disc brakes

VW Beetle 1967-77 (Standards)
VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74

VW Beetle

$54.95

Part #: 16-9554

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EMPI VW Large Bore Dual Circuit Master Cylinder
Capable of supplying higher pressure; necessary for all wheel disc brakes

VW Super Beetle 1971-79

VW Beetle

$43.95

Part #: 17-2808

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Front Brake Cylinders

Brake Wheel Cylinder, TRW Brazil. Front
With bleeder valve and dust cap

VW Beetle 1958-77 (Standards) From Chassis#1673411 on
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-66 From Chassis# 1673411 on
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$24.95

Part #: 113-611-057B

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Front Brake Wheel Cylinder
German
With bleeder valve and dust cap.

VW Standard Beetle 1965-77
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-66
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$25.95

Part #: 131-611-057

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Front Brake Wheel Cylinder
German
With bleeder valve and dust cap.

VW Beetle 1950-58 Up to chassis# 1673410
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-58 Up to chassis# 1673410

VW Beetle

$87.95

Part #: 113-611-055-GR

(Details)

Front Brake Wheel Cylinder
German
With Bleeder Valve and Dust Cap

VW Super Beetle 1971-79

VW Beetle

$46.95

Part #: 361-611-067C-GR

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Rear Brake Cylinders

Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder.
German
With bleeder valve and dust cap.

VW Beetle 1968-77
VW Super Beetle convertible 1971-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$24.95

Part #: 113-611-053BGR

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Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder.
German
With bleeder valve and dust cap.

VW Beetle 52-58 Chassis# 1397023 to 1673410
VW Karmann Ghia 56-58 Up to Chassis # 1673410

VW Beetle

$124.95

Part #: 113-611-053-GR

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Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder
TRW Brazil.
With Bleeder Valve and Dust Cap

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74
VW Thing 1973-74 Beginning with chassis# 1832346525

VW Beetle

$22.95

Part #: 113-611-053B

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Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder
TRW
With bleeder valve and dust cap.

VW Beetle 1965-67
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-66

VW Beetle

$27.95

Part #: 131-611-055

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Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder
With Bleeder Valve & Dust Cap
Brazil, TRW

VW Beetle 1958-64
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-64

1958 Beginnig with Chassis # 1673411

VW Beetle

$21.45

Part #: 113-611-055C

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Brake Shoes

Beetle and Ghia Brake Shoe Set
Set of 4 Brake Shoes
Front or Rear Brakes

VW Beetle 1955-57
VW Karmann Ghia 56-57

Note: Up to vin# 575415 and 1673410

VW Beetle

$46.95

Part #: 111-609-237A

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Beetle and Ghia Brake Shoes
Set of 4 Brake Shoes
For Rear Brakes

VW Beetle 1958-64
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-64

VW Beetle

$27.95

Part #: 113-609-537-BST

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Beetle, Ghia and Type 3 Brake Shoes
Set of 4 Brake Shoes
For Front Brakes

VW Beetle 1958-64
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-64
VW Type 3 62-64Up to Vin# 76299

VW Beetle

$33.95

Part #: 113-609-237-DST

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Beetle and Ghia Brake Shoes
Pair of Brake Shoes
For Rear Brakes

VW Beetle 1965-67
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-67

VW Beetle

$25.95

Part #: 131-609-537-CST

(Details)

Beetle and Ghia Brake Shoes
Set of 4 Brake Shoes
For Front Brakes

VW Beetle Standards 65-77
VW Beetle Convertible 65-70

VW Karmann Ghia 65-66

VW Beetle

$29.95

Part #: 131-609-237-CST

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Super Beetle Brake Shoes
Set of 4 Brake Shoes
For Front Brakes

VW Super Beetle 71-79

VW Beetle

$35.95

Part #: 113-609-237H

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Beetle, Super Beetle and Ghia Brake Shoes
Pair of Brake Shoes
For Rear Brakes

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1968-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74

VW Beetle

$27.95

Part #: 113-609-537-CST

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Boots

Boot for Master Cylinder Switch
Two or Three Prong
Orignal Design

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 67-79
VW Bus 67-79
VW Type 3 67-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$4.95

Part #: 113-516

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Boots for Master Cylinder Switches
Pair of Boots
Modern American Designed Boot for all 2 or 3 Prong Switches

VW Beetle 56-79
VW Super Beetle, all
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 67-79
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 62-74

VW Beetle

$17.95

Part #: 411-539

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BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BOOT ON MASTER CYLINDER - 2 WIRE / SOLD EACH

52-69 Beelte/Ghia
52-69 Bus

VW Beetle

$4.39

Part #: 113-945-521

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Front Brake Drums

Beetle and Ghia Front Brake Drum, 5 Lug

VW Beetle 1946-57
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-57

VW Beetle

$155.95

Part #: 111-405-615 BR

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Beetle and Ghia Front Brake Drum, 5 Lug

VW Beetle 1958-65
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-65

VW Beetle

$63.95

Part #: 113-405-615A

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Beetle Front Brake Drum ATE Brand, 4 Lug

VW Beetle (Standard) 1968-77

VW Beetle

$89.95

Part #: 111-405-615B

(Details)

Beetle Front Brake Drum, 4 Lug.
ATE Italy (OEM)

VW Beetle (Standards) 1968-77

VW Beetle

$82.95

Part #: 111-405-615B-IT

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Beetle, Ghia and Thing Front Brake Drum.

VW Beetle 1966-67
VW Karmann Ghia 1966
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$58.95

Part #: 131-405-615A

(Details)

VW Super Beetle Front Brake Drum
Without Center Hub

VW Super Beetle 1971-79

VW Beetle

$68.95

Part #: 113-405-615D

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Rear Brake Drums

Beetle and Ghia Rear Brake Drum
5 Lug, German

VW Beetle 1958-67
VW Karmann Ghia 58-67

VW Beetle

$98.95

Part #: 113-501-615D-GR

(Details)

Beetle and Ghia Rear Brake Drum
5 Lug, Italian

VW Beetle 58-67
VW Karmann Ghia 58-67

VW Beetle

$69.95

Part #: 113-501-615D-ITAL

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Beetle, Super Beetle and Ghia Rear Brake Drum
4 Lug. (Italian OEM)

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74

VW Beetle

$87.95

Part #: 113-501-615J-IT

(Details)

Beetle, Super Beetle and Ghia Rear Brake Drum
Brazilian.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74

VW Beetle

$68.95

Part #: 113-501-615J

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Brake Fluid Reservoirs

Brake Fluid Reservoir With Cap
FTE German

VW Beetle 1950-mid 54
VW Bus mid 1955-67 Not for dual circuit master cylinder 1967 Bus

Use with washer N138272

VW Beetle

$34.95

Part #: 211611301CGR

(Details)

Brake Fluid Reservoir With Cap
Screws on to Master Cylinder to Hold Reserve Fluid.

VW Beetle 1950-mid 54
VW Bus mid 1955-67 Not for dual circuit master cylinder 1967 Bus

Use with washer N138272

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 211-611-301C

(Details)

Brake Fluid Reservoir

VW Beetle 61-66
VW Karmann Ghia 61-66
VW Type 3 62-67

VW Beetle

$9.15

Part #: 113-611-301G

(Details)

Brake Fluid Reservoir
Order Cap Separately

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1968-74
VW Type 3 68-73
VW Thing 1973-74

Note that the two reservoir outlet nipples are slightly angled.

VW Beetle

$11.95

Part #: 113-611-301L

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Sealing Washer-Reservoir To Master Cylinder

VW Beetle 1950-mid 54
VW Bus mid 1955-67 Not for dual circuit master cylinder 1967 Bus

VW Beetle

$0.99

Part #: N138272

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Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps

Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap, Threaded.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Bus 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$3.49

Part #: 113-611-351

(Details)

Brake Reservoir Cap

VW Beetle 54-60
VW Bus, early bus with metal reservoir
VW Karmann Ghia 56-60

VW Beetle

$3.95

Part #: 113-611-373

(Details)

Brake Lines, Metal

Brake Line Kit, Metal

VW Beetle 50-66
VW Karmann Ghia 56-66

VW Beetle

$34.95

Part #: 111-698-700

(Details)

Brake Line Kit, Metal. Independent Rear Suspension Transmission (also called: IRS Transmission).

VW Beetle (Standard Sedans) 67-77
VW Beetle Convertible 67-70
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74

VW Beetle

$49.95

Part #: 113-698-002

(Details)

Brake Line Kits, Metal. Swing Axle Transmission.

VW Beetle Sedan and convertible 1967-68
VW Karmann Ghia sedan and conv. 1967-68

VW Beetle

$55.95

Part #: 113-698-700

(Details)

German made Brake Line Kit, Metal

VW Super Beetle 71-79

VW Beetle

$55.95

Part #: 133-698-723

(Details)

Metal Brake Line
From Master Cylinder to Fluid Reservoir's Rubber Line

VW Beetle 54-66

VW Beetle

$15.95

Part #: 113-611-805B

(Details)

Brake Line Hardware

Brake Line Connector (Coupler) with Mounting Hole

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
and VW Beetle 1968 with autotrans
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
and Vw Karmann Ghia 68 with auto trans
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$15.95

Part #: 113-611-791

(Details)

Brake Line T-Fitting
For connecting 3 brake lines together.

All VW models, years.

VW Beetle

$9.95

Part #: 113-611-755

(Details)

Clip for Brake Line
Female End to Bracket

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-79
VW Type 3 64-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$1.95

Part #: 113-611-715A

(Details)

Connector for a Pair of Brake Lines

All VWs

VW Beetle

$7.95

Part #: 411-611-789

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Brake Hoses

EMPI Stainless steel braided brake line kit.
braided stainless steel covers over teflon hose; D.O.T. approved
stock size fittings, no adapters are needed
2 front and 2 rear hoses.

VW Beetle 1958-64
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-64

VW Beetle

$102.95

Part #: 5585

(Details)

EMPI Stainless steel braided brake line kit.
braided stainless steel covers over teflon hose; D.O.T. approved
stock size fittings, no adapters are needed
2 front and 2 rear hoses.

VW Beetle 1965-68
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-66

VW Beetle

$119.95

Part #: 5586

(Details)

EMPI Stainless steel braided brake line kit.
braided stainless steel covers over teflon hose; D.O.T. approved
stock size fittings, no adapters are needed
2 front and 2 rear hoses.

VW Beetle 1969-77 (Standard Beetles)

VW Beetle

$109.95

Part #: 5587

(Details)

EMPI Stainless steel braided brake line kit.
braided stainless steel covers over teflon hose; D.O.T. approved
stock size fittings, no adapters are needed
2 front and 2 rear hoses.

VW Super Beetle 1971-1973 (with bolt in ball joints)

VW Beetle

$97.95

Part #: 5588

(Details)

EMPI Stainless steel braided brake line kit.
braided stainless steel covers over teflon hose; D.O.T. approved
stock size fittings, no adapters are needed
2 front and 2 rear hoses.

VW Super Beetles 1973 (with press in ball joints)-1979

VW Beetle

$77.95

Part #: 5589

(Details)

Classic Braided Brake Line Hose, Black
7 mm interior diameter
Priced per meter (per 3 feet)

VW Beetle and Super Beetle 1967-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74
VW Type 3 1967-73
VW Bus 68-79
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$24.95

Part #: N 020 350 1/1M

(Details)

Front Brake Hose.
Cars with Disc Brakes.
One Hose, Fits Either Side
355mm (14 inches).
With Female/Male Connectors.

VW Karmann Ghia 67-74
VW Type 3 1967-73
VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle with Disc Brakes 67-79

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 311-611-701B

(Details)

Front Brake Hose
One Hose for Either Side
340mm, 13 3/8"
Female Connectors Both Ends

VW Super Beetle 1971-79
VW Bus 71-79

VW Beetle

$15.95

Part #: 281-611-775B

(Details)

Front Brake Hose
One Hose, Fits Either Side
380mm, 15 inches
With Female/Male Connectors

VW Beetle (Standards) 65-77
VW Type 3 (with drums) 1966

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 113-611-701D

(Details)

Front Brake Hose
One Hose, Fits Either Side
440mm (17.32 inches)
With Female/Male Connectors

VW Beetle 65-66
VW Karmann Ghia 65-66
VW Thing 73-74
VW Bus 55-67
VW Type 3 62-65

VW Beetle

$18.95

Part #: 211-611-701

(Details)

Front Brake Hose
One Hose, Fits Either Side
480 mm (18.90 inches)
With Female/Male Connectors

VW Beetle 48-64
VW Karman Ghia 56-64
VW Bus 50-54 and 68-70

VW Beetle

$11.95

Part #: 113-611-701

(Details)

Rear Brake Hose
One Hose Fits Either Side Except: Bus Right (passenger) Side Only
270 mm (10.63 inches)
Both End Connectors Female

VW Beetle 55-68 (note not for 1968 with autotrans)
VW Bus 53-67
VW Bus 68-79 For Rear Right Side
VW Type 3 64-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68 (note: not for 1968 with autotrans)

VW Beetle

$14.95

Part #: 211-611-775B

(Details)

Rear Brake Hose
One Hose for Either Side
235 mm (9 1/4 inches)
Male/Female Connectors

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
Including 1968 VW Beetle with auto trans
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
Including VW Karmann Ghia 1968 with auto trans
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$14.95

Part #: 113-611-775E

(Details)

Brake Hose
5mm i.d.
Reservoir to Master Cylinder
3 1/2" Piece

VW Beetle 50-66
VW Karmann Ghia 56-66

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 113-611-801A

(Details)

Brake Bleeder Valves

Brake Bleeder Valve Cap.
This will work on all wheel cylinders

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle
VW Bus
VW Karmann Ghia
VW Type 3
VW Thing
VW Vanagon

VW Beetle

$1.75

Part #: 211-611-483

(Details)

Front and Rear Brake Bleeder Valve; 6 by 28 mm

VW Beetle and Super Beetle 1958-79 (front and rear)
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-66 front
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-74 rear
VW Bus rear 1950-79
VW Vanagon rear 1980-91
VW Type 3 rear 1962-73
VW Thing 73-74 front and rear

VW Beetle

$1.95

Part #: 211-611-477A

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Hardware

Brake Pedal Return Spring

VW Beetle 46-57
VW Karmann Ghia 56-57

This brake return spring brings the pedal to start position after brake pressure is released.

VW Beetle

$17.95

Part #: 113-721-163

(Details)

Brake Pedal Return Spring

VW Beetle 58-66 Up to ch# ending 460613
VW Karmann Ghia 58-66 Up to ch# ending 460613
VW Type 3 1962-66

This brake return spring brings the pedal to start position after brake pressure is released.

VW Beetle

$4.95

Part #: 113-721-163A

(Details)

Brake Pedal Return Spring

VW Beetle Convertible 1966.5-1970 beginning with ch# 460614
VW Beetle Sedan 1966.5-1977
VW Karmann Ghia 1966.5-1974
VW Super Beetle 1971-1979
VW Type-3 1965-1973
VW Thing 1973-1974

The brake pedal return spring brings the pedal back to the original position after pedal is released.

VW Beetle

$6.95

Part #: 131-721-163

(Details)

Accelerator Pedal Repair Kit
Everything needed: pedal roller, pins, springs, clips, and a pair of washers

VW Beetle 58-66
VW Karmann Ghia 56-66
VW Type 3 62-66

VW Beetle

$14.95

Part #: 113-798-078

(Details)

Accelerator Pedal Repair Kit
Everything needed: pedal roller, pins, springs, clips, and a pair of washers

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 67-79
VW Karmann Ghia 67-74
VW Type 3 67-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$4.95

Part #: 113-798-074

(Details)

Accelerator Pedal Lever /strong>

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 67-79 Beginning Ch#1_7460614
VW Karmann Ghia 67-74 Beginning ch# 147 460614
VW Type 3 65-73 Beginning ch#315048102
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 311-721-509A

(Details)

Stop for Brake Pedal

VW Beetle Sedan 1945-1977
VW Beetle Convertible 1950-1979
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-1974
VW Super Beetle Convertible 1971-1979
VW Super Beetle Sedan 1971-1977
VW Type-3 1962-1973
VW Thing 1973-1974

VW Beetle

$3.95

Part #: 113-721-231E

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Accelerator Pedal Arm

VW Beetle 58-67 Ending ch# 1_7 460613
VW Karmann Ghia 58-67 Ending ch#147 460613
VW Type 3 62-65 Ending ch#315 048101

VW Beetle

$11.95

Part #: 311-721-509

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Adjusting Screw for Brake Shoe

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 65-79
VW Karmann Ghia 65-74
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 131-609-209

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Adjustment Screw for Brake Shoe

VW Beetle 50-58
VW Karmann Ghia 56-58

Up to Vin# 1673410

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 113-609-209

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Bolt, Various Applications

Brake and Clutch Pedal Stop 58-79 VWs

Hand Brake Cable Retaining Clamp to Plate
Front or Rear One Bolt Wheel Cylinders
Transmission Mount

VW Beetle

$0.45

Part #: N102387

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Brake Fluid Reservoir Attachment Screw, each
Stainless Steel

VW Beetle 58-60

VW Beetle

$0.25

Part #: N113931

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Clip: Secures Brake Pedal to Master Cylinder Push Rod

VW Beetle 58-66 Up to ch# 1_6 851649
VW Karmann Ghia 58-66 Up to ch# 146 851649

VW Beetle

$1.15

Part #: 113-721-221

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Pin in Clutch Pedal Shaft

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 46-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$3.99

Part #: N128341

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Plate to Mount Accelerator Pedal
Welds or Bolts to Floor

VW Beetle 58-66 Up to ch# ending 851649
VW Karmann Ghia 58-66 Up to ch# ending 851649
VW Type 3 62-65 Up to ch# ending 48101

VW Beetle

$7.95

Part #: 111-701-535A

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Adjusting Nut for Brake Shoe.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-70 front
VW Bus 50-79 Rear
VW Type 3 64-73

The brake adjuster nut fits inside the brake drum. It attaches to
the adjusting block on the backing plate and tightens or loosens
the brake shoe.

VW Beetle

$8.95

Part #: 113-609-205A

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Adjusting Screw for Brake Shoe
Front or Rear

VW Beetle 58-64
VW Karmann Ghia 58-64
Note: Beetles and Ghias from VIN# 1673411
VW Bus 50-55

These are sold individually (4 required per car.)
The screw is attached inside the brake drum. In the front
the screw threads into the nut inside the wheel cylinder.
In the rear the nut is in the adjuster block. Two screws
are required for each brake drum.

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 211-609-209

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Brake Hardware Kit, Front

VW Beetle 10/57-64
VW Karmann Ghia 10/57-64
Fits 1957 cars beginning with VIN# --1 673411

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 113-698-237D

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Brake Hardware Kit. Rear.

VW Beetle and Super Beetle 1965-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-74

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 113-698-537C

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Brake Hardware Kit. Set, Rear

VW Beetle 1958-64

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 113-698-003A

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Front Brake Hardware Kit

VW Beetle sedan 1965-77
VW Beetle convertible 1965-70
VW Karmann Ghia 1965-66

VW Beetle

$11.95

Part #: 131-698-237C

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Front Brake Hardware Kit

VW Super Beetle 1971-79

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 113-698-237H

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Spring Washer
Prevents generator or alternator bolt from loosening

Also goes in emergency brake anchor pin
(Wave Washer for Under Alternator/Generator Nut)

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 56-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 56-79
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle

$0.25

Part #: N122282

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Pin, Master Cylinder Pushrod to Pedal

VW Beetle 58-66 Up to ch#1_6 851649
VW Karmann Ghia 58-66 Up to ch#146 851649

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 113-721-219A

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Kit to attach accelerator cable to early roller type pedal.

VW Beetle 46-57
VW Karmann Ghia 56-57

VW Beetle

$9.95

Part #: 111-721-529A

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Grommets

Grommet for Brake Master Cylinder Inlet

VW Beetle 50-66
VW Karmann Ghia 56-66
VW Type 3 62-66

VW Beetle

$4.19

Part #: 113-611-817

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Grommet For Brake Master Cylinder Inlet.
Holds Inlet Pipe to Cylinder
7mm i.d., 18mm o.d.

VW Beetle 67-71
VW Karmann Ghia 67-71
VW Type 3 67-71
VW Bus 67-79

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 211-611-817A

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Grommet for Brake Master Fluid Cylinder Inlet,
Holds Inlet Pipe in Cylinder.
11mm Inlet/24mm OD.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 72-79
VW Karmann Ghia 72-74
VW Vanagon 80-91
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 72-73

VW Beetle

$4.19

Part #: 113-611-817A

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Brake Line Grommet
One Grommet
Press on Brake Line to Protect Abrasion.
Sold Each.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79 3 required
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74 3 required
VW Bus 50-79 8 required
VW Type 3 62-73 10 required
VW Thing 73-74 3 required

VW Beetle

$1.95

Part #: 211-611-751

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Brake Line Grommets; Set of Four.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1953-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Thing

VW Beetle

$7.95

Part #: 211-751

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Rubber Parts

Rubber Plugs for Brake Backing Plate
Dust Plugs. Set of 8. Covers two plates.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Bus 74-79
VW Type 3 72-73
VW Thing 73-74

These plugs insert into the adjusting holes on the rear of the
brake backing plates and prevent debris from entering
the brake drums or brake shoes.

VW Beetle

$9.95

Part #: 113-609-163

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Boot for Brake Master Cylinder Plunger

For all VW models 1953-79

VW Beetle

$9.95

Part #: 113-195

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Emergency Brake Levers

Anchor Pin for Parking (Emergency) Brake Lever, Rear.
Note that the original style clip
part # 211-609-619 is required.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1950-79
VW Bus 1950-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Type 4 1969-74
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 211-609-601B

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Clip for Hand (Emergency) Brake Lever
On Rear Brake Shoe

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1950-79
VW Bus 1950-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Thing 1973-74

This holds the anchor pin to the brake shoe and brake lever

VW Beetle

$0.49

Part #: 211-609-619

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Lever for Parking Emergency Brake, Left (Driver Side) Rear

VW Beetle and Super Beetle 1958-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Type 4 1969-74
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$7.95

Part #: 113-609-613A

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Lever for Parking Emergency Brake, Right (Passenger side) Rear

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1958-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$7.95

Part #: 113-609-614A

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Emergency Brake Cables

Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable, 1779mm (70")
Either Left or Right

VW Beetle 65-67 From vin# 155400109
VW Karmann Ghia 65-67 From vin# 155400109

VW Beetle

$17.95

Part #: 113-609-721L

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Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable
For Either Side
1742mm (68.6")

VW Beetle 58-65 Up to vin# 155400108
VW Karmann Ghia 58-65 Up to vin# 155400108

VW Beetle

$14.95

Part #: 113-609-721F

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Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable
For Either Side
1749Mm (68.9")

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 73-79
VW Thing 73-74
VW Karmann Ghia 1973-1974

GEMO Brand Made in Germany

VW Beetle

$22.95

Part #: 133-609-721GR

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Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable
For Either Side
1749Mm (68.9")

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 73-79
VW Thing 73-74
VW Karmann Ghia 1973-1974

VW Beetle

$16.95

Part #: 133-609-721

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Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable
For Either Side
1773 mm (69.8")

VW Beetle 1968
VW Karmann Ghia 1968

Not for 'autostick' cars

VW Beetle

$19.95

Part #: 113-609-721M

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Hand (Emergency) Brake Cable
For Either Side
1804mm, (71")

VW Beetle with autostick 1968
VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-72 manual or autostick
VW Karmann Ghia with autostick 1968
VW Karmann Ghia 68-72 manual or autostick

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 113-609-721J

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Emergency Brake Buttons

Emergency Brake Release Button. Black

1949-1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle
1956-1974 VW Karmann Ghia
1950-1979 VW Bus
1973-1974 VW Thing

VW Beetle

$3.49

Part #: 113-133-BK

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Emergency Brake Release Button. Gray.

1973-74 Karmann Ghia
1949-79 VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle
1950-79 VW Bus

VW Beetle

$3.95

Part #: 113-133-GY

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Emergency Brake Release Button. Ivory

1949-1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle
1971-74 VW Karmann Ghia
1950-1979 VW Bus
1973-1974 VW Thing

VW Beetle

$3.49

Part #: 113-133-IV

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Handles

Cover, Emergency Brake Handle

1946-1979 VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle
1956-1974 VW Karmann Ghia
1961-1973 Type 3
1973-1974 VW Thing

VW Beetle

$12.95

Part #: 311-327A-BK

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EMPI VW Chrome Emergency Brake Handle Kit
ratchet, pivot lever and pin, push rod, spring, buffer and button, and mounting pin with clips

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1958-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1958-74
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle

$37.95

Part #: 4549

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Fancy Aluminum (Billet) Knobs and Handles

Emergency Brake Button. Billet Aluminum.

All VWs

VW Beetle

$2.95

Part #: 11-4533

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Brake & Backup Light Switches

Brake Light Switch, 2 Prong
German

VW Beetle 50-69
VW Karmann Ghia 50-69
VW Bus 50-69
VW Vanagon 80-91
VW Type 3 62-69

This is a VW 2 Prong Brake Light Switch. The switch threads into
the master cylinder and operates the brake lights. This is a simple
two way (open/close) switch and is compativle with 6 or 12v systems.
If you have a Vanagon make sure your switch is two prong.

VW Beetle

$15.95

Part #: 113-945-515H GR

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Backup Light Switch

VW Thing 1973-74
VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 67-79
VW Bus 67-79
VW Karmann Ghia 67-74
VW Type 3 67-73

This switch installs into the nose cone of the transmission.
The switch is a 2 prong (power in, power out.)

VW Beetle

$6.95

Part #: 211-521

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Brake Light Switch, 3-Prong EMPI Brand

VW Beetle and Super Beetle 1970-1979
VW Bus 1970-1979
VW Karmann Ghia 1970-1974
VW Type 3 1970-1973
VW Vanagon 1980-1991
VW Thing 1973-1974

Note: Some Vanagons had two-prong switches; some had three.
Please check before ordering.

VW Beetle

$13.95

Part #: 113-945-515G

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Rotors

Front Brake Rotor. Can be used on either side.
Centering Ring Not Included
Brazilian.

VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74
VW Type 3 1966-mid 71
VW Beetle (Standards) 66-77 where converted to disc brakes

Front brake rotors are included with disc brake conversion kits.

VW Beetle

$72.95

Part #: 113-407-075

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Calipers

Brake Calipers w/Pads, Pair.
Taiwan

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1966-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1966-72
VW Type 3 1966-2/71

Complete with pads - clips - springs and dual bleeder valves for mounting on
both left or right side. Always replace brake calipers in pairs.

VW Beetle

$119.95

Part #: 311-615-107/8

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Brake Backing Plate

Backing Plate for Rear Brake
Left (Driver) Side

VW Beetles 1968-79
Karmann Ghia 1968-74

VW Beetle

$49.95

Part #: 113-609-439E

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Backing Plate for Rear Brake
Right (Passenger) Side

VW Beetle 1968-79
Karmann Ghia 1968-74

VW Beetle

$49.95

Part #: 113-609-440E

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Beetle Front Drum Backing Plate.
Left or Right Side

VW Beetle (Standard) 1966-77

VW Beetle

$59.95

Part #: 113-609-125G

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Instructions

Bug Me Dvd: Volume 4, Brakes. 1 Hour 45 Minutes of Easy to Follow Instruction, Including:

Brake Shoes, Wheel Cylinders, Brake lines, Disc brakes, Master Cylinder, Drums and Rotors, Emergency Brake, Wheel Bearings & Seals

VW Beetle

More About Volume 4

$25.95

Part #: Volume 4

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An Instruction Booklet: Well Illustrated on How to Remove, Disassemble
and Install Pedal Assemblies.

VW Beetle

$2.99

Part #: BF-PEDAL

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Conversion Kits, Front

Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205 - 1966-77 Beetle - 1966-77 Ghia

2.5" Drop Disc Brake Spindles
Factory Ride & Steering Geometry
5x205 Wide 5 Lug Pattern
5/8" Wider Track Width

This 2.5" inch drop spindle front disc brake kit from EMPI is double-drilled for both the stock VW 5x205 (wide-5) and 5x130 (Porsche pattern). It fits standard Beetle with a ball joint from end and Karmann Ghias from 1966 through 1977. This disc brake kit will give your classic VW improved stopping power using disc brakes vs. the stock drum brakes. The disc brake kit includes new 2.5" drop spindles, front rotors, calipers & pads, brake hoses, bearings & seals, mounting hardware and instructions. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks. 1966 through May 1968 Beetles and Ghias will need late model outer tie rod ends to use this drop spindle disc brake conversion kit. The later model parts can be found in the additional options drop-down selection above. Please note that the front track width of the front end of your vehicle will be increased by about 5/8" over stock. This means the wheels will sit out 5/16" farther per side than stock.

This kit includes the following:

Disc Brake 2.5" Drop Spindles
Dual Drilled 5 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
- 5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
- 5x130 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 14x1.5 Threads
Brake Calipers & Pads
Brake Hoses
Bearings & Seals
Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Low Profile Tires Required

VW Beetle

$549.95

Part #: 22-2926

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Important Information

Important Info About Your Beetle Brakes

Most Beetles before 1967 have four-wheel drum brakes (after 1967 Beetles had disc brakes). This means that your braking system is composed of a master cylinder filled with brake fluid, a push rod, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, a brake plate, and brake drums. We offer all of these replacement Beetle brake parts on this page.

Not sure which Bug brake part needs attention? Here are some signs of brake trouble and tips on troubleshooting:

•Your brake light on the instrument panel lights up. If this light goes on, your brake system needs a check-up. Don’t wait to get your brakes checked, even if it seems like your Beetle is operating fine. The light could be telling you that the hydraulic pressure is low in the brake circuit, which means your brake line or master cylinder could need replacing. In this case, your pedal will lower closer to the floor while braking and it will take you longer to stop.

•Your pedal goes half-way to the floor before the brakes kick in. This means that your brakes need adjusting or there could be air trapped in the system. As your foot lowers on the pedal, you should feel the car slowing to a stop gradually.

•You have to pump the brakes to stop the car. You’ve been putting off your brake adjustment for way too long.

•Your pedals feel soft, not firm. You could have air in your brake system, so you may need to “bleed the brakes” and get rid of any air bubbles in the pipes or brake hoses.

•You see a wet spot on the inside of your tire. This probably means you have a leak in your wheel cylinder and it must be replaced. If you replace one, we recommend replacing the other even though it may not be leaking.

•You hear a high-pitched squeal when braking. Your brake shoes or drums may be worn out.

•Note: Front brakes do most of the work when it comes to stopping your Bug. So expect front brakes to wear out 2 to 3 times faster than your rear brakes.

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