{"product_id":"full-brake-rebuild-kit-1958-1964-link-pin-beetle-ghia-5x205-empi-front-rear-drums-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-safety-upgrade-restored-german-backing-plates-hardware","title":"Full Brake Rebuild Kit — 1958-1964 Link Pin Beetle\/Ghia (5x205) | EMPI Front+Rear Drums + Dual-Circuit Master Cylinder Safety Upgrade + Restored German Parking Brake Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FULL BRAKE REBUILD KIT — 1958-1964 LINK PIN BEETLE \/ GHIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete brake system rebuild for your early Wide-5 link-pin Beetle or Karmann Ghia, in one bundle. New EMPI front and rear drum kits matched to your 5x205mm bolt pattern, plus a modern dual-circuit master cylinder upgrade for full hydraulic safety. Rounded out with our hand-restored German backing plates, parking brake hardware, and original cross-bar. \u003cstrong\u003eSave $129 vs. buying separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor early Beetle and Ghia owners, sourcing the right brake parts is a months-long puzzle. This bundle solves it in one order — everything matched, everything verified, every component you actually need to do the job right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Bundle Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI Front Drum Brake Kit (22-4000-0)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, brake hoses, hardware, and adjusting components (5x205mm link pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI Rear Drum Brake Kit (22-5000-0)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Complete kit with drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts (5x205mm swing axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI 20.6mm Dual-Circuit Master Cylinder (16-9554-0)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eModern safety upgrade\u003c\/em\u003e: replaces the original single-circuit unit with dual-circuit hydraulics. If a line fails, you still have brakes on two wheels — a critical safety improvement over factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(2) R63 Front Brake Backing Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(2) R64 Rear Brake Backing Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German OEM, semi-gloss powder coated (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR70 + R71 Internal E-Brake Levers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German parts (driver + passenger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(2) R72 Parking Brake Cable Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German parts (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR73 Brake Push Bar (Cross Bar)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParking brake return spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restored original German part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958-1964 VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia with link-pin front end, swing-axle rear suspension, and 5x205mm Wide-5 bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Dual-Circuit Master Cylinder Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory pre-1967 Beetles came with a single-circuit master cylinder — meaning one fluid leak meant losing brakes at all four corners. We include the dual-circuit master cylinder upgrade because we care about your safety on the road. Cars built before 1967 weren't required to have dual-circuit hydraulics, but modern roads have modern hazards. If you need a factory-correct single-circuit master cylinder for a concours-correct restoration, contact us — we can swap it out before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake fluid not included — fresh DOT 4 fluid required for bleed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBleed all four corners after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect drums for cracks or heat scoring before reusing — kit drums are direct OE replacements if yours are out of spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle Price: $859\u003c\/strong\u003e (saves $129 vs. buying components separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips from Washburn's Metal — Vintage VW Restoration Specialists.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000413675635,"sku":"BDL-BRAKE-LP-5864","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-4000-0-500x318_a80dd920-7071-4855-a8f5-0910efda8e23.jpg?v=1779120710","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/full-brake-rebuild-kit-1958-1964-link-pin-beetle-ghia-5x205-empi-front-rear-drums-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-safety-upgrade-restored-german-backing-plates-hardware","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}