EMPI H.D. Clutch Throw-Out Bearing — Early Style | VW Type 1 & 2 1950–1970 (32-1205-B)

When you're replacing a clutch disc or pressure plate, the throw-out bearing goes in at the same time — skip it and you'll be back in the bellhousing within a season. This is the EMPI heavy-duty throw-out (release) bearing for early air-cooled VW, part #32-1205-B, with Super Clips to keep it seated on the fork.

Features

• Heavy-duty clutch release (throw-out) bearing
• Includes Super Clips to retain the bearing on the release fork
• Direct replacement — install whenever you replace the pressure plate and/or disc
• OE interchange 111-141-165A

Fitment

Confirmed fitment (early style): VW Type 1 (Beetle) 1950–1970 and Type 2 (Bus) 1950–1970. This is the early-style bearing — for 1971-and-later transmissions use 32-1210-B instead.

Specifications

Questions & Answers

Will this fit my 1967 Beetle? Yes — it's the early-style bearing for Type 1 and Type 2, 1950–1970.

What's the part number? EMPI 32-1205-B (OE interchange 111-141-165A).

Do I need clips? No — Super Clips are included.

Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.

⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65): This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.