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Bug Me Video How-to DVD, Volume 4 VW Brakes, by Rick Higgins
Bug Me Video How-to DVD, Volume 4 VW Brakes, by Rick Higgins
Price: $29.95

Volume 4: Shows Volkswagen brake system operation and troubleshooting. Learn to replace the master cylinder, brake lines and hoses, wheel cylinders, drums, calipers and more! 105 minutes

Volume #4 begins by showing several ways to remove the rear axle nut that holds the rear brake drum on. Once off we inspect the different brakes parts and show how to replace a faulty rear axle grease seal which can ruin new brakes if not corrected.If you are just getting into the VW mechanic thing, you NEED this DVD. Excellent pictures, narration, and tech. The information here is reliable and well presented, and not leading you down the wrong road! Consider the whole set!

Brake Fluid Reservoir, 1958-66 Type 2
Brake Fluid Reservoir, 1958-66 Type 2
Price: $18.95

This plastic reservoir simply screws into the master cylinder, and holds the extra brake fluid your system needs as the brakes are used and parts wear. These are also used in off-road cars, but the plastic reservoir can fatigue and leak on the bottom.
Chromoly Axle Spacers, 4 Lug Car to 5 Lug Drum Adapter Version
Chromoly Axle Spacers, 4 Lug Car to 5 Lug Drum Adapter Version
Price: $52.95

Stock axle spacers are notoriously weak, and also "groove" from the axle seal, and this causes perpetual leaks that you can never seem to fix no matter how many times you try! This Chromoly version is used to convert 1668+ 4 Lug cars to 5 lug drums!
Chromoly Axle Spacers, Swingaxle, Stock Width, 4 Pieces
Chromoly Axle Spacers, Swingaxle, Stock Width, 4 Pieces
Price: $52.95

Stock axle spacers are notoriously weak, and also "groove" from the axle seal, and this causes perpetual leaks that you can never seem to fix no matter how many times you try! This version is stock width for all Swing Axle Type 1 Transaxles.
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1950-65 Link Pin w/Swing Axle
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1950-65 Link Pin w/Swing Axle Type 1, Front & Rear
Price: $99.95

These are pre-assembled and individually pressured tested to 4500psi. Extruded TEFLON hose with a Stainless Steel outer braid, and bolts right in! These are a wonderful brake upgrade, replacing "ballooning" rubber hoses with these, for a firmer pedal.
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1968+ Ball Joint w/IRS Type 1
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1968+ Ball Joint w/IRS Type 1, Front & Rear
Price: $99.95

These are pre-assembled and individually pressured tested to 4500psi. Extruded TEFLON hose with a Stainless Steel outer braid, and bolts right in! These are a wonderful brake upgrade, replacing "ballooning" rubber hoses with these, for a firmer pedal.
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit 1971-79 Superbeetle, Front & Rear
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit 1971-79 Superbeetle, Front & Rear
Price: $99.95

These are pre-assembled and individually pressured tested to 4500psi. Extruded TEFLON hose with a Stainless Steel outer braid, and bolts right in! These are a wonderful brake upgrade, replacing "ballooning" rubber hoses with these, for a firmer pedal.
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1965-68 Ball Joint w/Swing Axle Type 1
Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, 1965-68 Ball Joint w/Swing Axle Type 1, Front & Rear
Price: $99.95

These are pre-assembled and individually pressured tested to 4500psi. Extruded TEFLON hose with a Stainless Steel outer braid, and bolts right in! These are a wonderful brake upgrade, replacing "ballooning" rubber hoses with these, for a firmer pedal.
Off Road Master Cylinder w/Billet Aluminum Reservoir
Off Road Master Cylinder w/Billet Aluminum Reservoir
Price: $69.95

This is a high volume master cylinder for use in Sandrails and Buggies, and is topped off with a Billet Aluminum Reservoir threaded into the top for an all inclusive unit!
Billet Aluminum Off-Road Master Cylinder Reservoir
Billet Aluminum Off-Road Master Cylinder Reservoir
Price: $39.95

This Billet Aluminum Master Cylinder Reservoir threads into the top of early VW Master cylinders. The Plastic ones fatigue then leak with the stresses of off road use, so this billet one solves that problem AND LOOKS GREAT!
Chrome Front Wheel Bearing Dust Caps w/o Hole, Pair
Chrome Front Wheel Bearing Dust Caps w/o Hole, Pair
Price: $10.95

These are just the think to finish off your car if you have wheels that expose the nappy dust caps on 5 lug Type 1 vehicles! Custom chrome finish top off this custom wheel accessory. Price is for a PAIR. Note no hole for speedometer cable.
Link Pin Billet Spindle Nut Set, Pair, 6562-15
Link Pin Billet Spindle Nut Set, Pair, 6562-15
Price: $19.95

Instead of the troublesome Jam Nuts, we have these high quality billet aluminum clamp nuts for Link Pin Type 1s. This is similar to the late Type 1 style, it is simple and works very well. You don't need to have 2 "Skinny" wrenches either!
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
Price: $12.95

These "Bang" type axle nut removal/installation tools are NOT the preferred method to remove/install the axle nut since they hammer the rear wheel bearing, but they work good enough in the field to get you home!
46mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
46mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
Price: $12.95

These "Bang" type axle nut removal/installation tools are NOT the preferred method to remove/install the axle nut since they hammer the rear wheel bearing, but they work good enough in the field to get you home!
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut
Price: $7.95

This 1/2" drive 36mm Socket can be used to remove Type 1&3 gland nuts and axle nuts. High Quality tool for repeated use.
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Price: $39.95

This tool is used to hold 200 and 180mm flywheels AND 4 or 5 lug brake drums from turning when tightening/loosening. Doesn't risk case breakage (the case ears) like a standard flywheel lock. This is a great tool to have around the garage for the do-it-yourselfer. This tool eliminates the need for an assistant when tightening or loosening rear axle nuts, or the flywheel gland nut. This tool is strong enough to withstand over 2x the recommended torque spec. Bolt pattern fits both 180 and 200mm flywheels, AND both 4 lug and 5 lug brake drums! Also fits 5 x 130mm Small-5 Bus & Vanagon Brake Drums!
Fast Fab Brake Push Rod Clevis, 1953-1957 Beetle
Fast Fab Brake Push Rod Clevis, 1953-1957 Beetle
Price: $26.95

This Brake Push Rod Clevis fits 1953-1957 Split and Oval Window VW Beetle hydraulic pedal assemblies. This piece is commonly lost when people tear the car apart for restoration, then thrown away thinking it was to something else!
"Snap In" Dual Circuit Master Cylinder Reservoir, 1967 and Newer Beetles, Super Beetles, and Karmann Ghias, 251-611-301V
"Snap In" Dual Circuit Master Cylinder Reservoir, 1967 and Newer Beetles, Super Beetles, and Karmann Ghias, 251-611-301V
Price: $14.95

"Snap In" Dual Circuit Master Cylinder Reservoir, 1967 and Newer Beetles, Super Beetles, and Karmann Ghias, 251-611-301V is perfect for avoiding the multiple leak locations present with the remote brake fluid reservoir and hose system. Easily Snaps in, and it's clear so you can see your Brake Fluid Level at a glance!
Front Brake Drum, 1968-77 Standard Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 111-405-615BBR
Front Brake Drum, 1968-77 Standard Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 111-405-615BBR
Price: $39.95

Front Brake Drum, 1968-77 Standard Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 111-405-615BBR does NOT fit Super Beetles! Normally we recommend against using non-german parts for brake drums, but it's actually OK for FRONT drums, that can't strip out the axle splines!

You will need to swap out your wheel bearings, and buy a new grease seal.

This drum is also correct if you have a ghia with drum front brakes. Normally in North America 1968 and newer ghias had discs!

Wheel Bearing, Front Inner, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-625A
Wheel Bearing, Front Inner, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-625A
Price: $29.95

Wheel Bearing, Front Inner, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-625A is an original style wheel bearing. Not many know that Ball Bearings have a lower rolling resistance than roller bearings, they are better for guys chasing top MPG!
Wheel Bearing, Roller Bearing, Front Inner 1949-65 Type 1, Front Outer To 1963 Type 2, 111-405-627
Wheel Bearing, Roller Bearing, Front Inner 1949-65 Type 1, Front Outer To 1963 Type 2, 111-405-627
Price: $29.95

Wheel Bearing, Roller Bearing, Front Inner 1949-65 Type 1, Front Outer To 1963 Type 2, 111-405-627 is a tapered roller bearing, which is more durable (and cheaper) than the original Ball Bearing style!
Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641A
Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641A
Price: $3.00

Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641A is pressed into the brake drum. It keeps the grease in the brake drum and wheel bearings, and off the brake shoes. These should be changed when you change the front wheel bearings.
Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1968-79 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641B
Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1968-79 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641B
Price: $3.00

Grease Seal, Front Wheel, 1968-79 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-641B is pressed into the brake drum. It keeps the grease in the brake drum and wheel bearings, and off the brake shoes. These should be changed when you change the front wheel bearings.
Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-645A
Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-645A
Price: $29.95

Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Ball Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-645A is an original style wheel bearing. Not many know that Ball Bearings have a lower rolling resistance than roller bearings, they are better for guys chasing top MPG!
Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Roller Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-647
Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Roller Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-647
Price: $14.95

Wheel Bearing, Front Outer, Roller Bearing, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-647 is a tapered roller bearing, which is more durable and a lot cheaper than the original ball bearing style. Make sure that inner and outer bearings are the same style.
Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 38mm, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-661
Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 38mm, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-661
Price: $1.95

Front Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer, 38mm, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-661 goes between the outer wheel bearing and the spindle clamping nut. These often get damaged when a wheel bearing goes bad, you want to make sure this is un-nicked and flat.
Front Spindle Nut, Left, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-671
Front Spindle Nut, Left, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-671
Price: $2.95

Front Spindle Nut, Left, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-671 is one of the 2 lock nuts that hold the wheel bearings and front brake drum on the front spindle. These are often chewed up by over-tightening.
Front Spindle Nut, Right, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-672
Front Spindle Nut, Right, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-672
Price: $2.95

Front Spindle Nut, Right, 1949-65 T1, and 1962-65 T3, 111-405-672 is one of the 2 lock nuts that hold the wheel bearings and front brake drum on the front spindle. These are often chewed up by over-tightening.
Front Spindle Nut Lockplate, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-681
Front Spindle Nut Lockplate, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-681
Price: $1.50

Front Spindle Nut Lockplate, 1949-65 Beetle and Ghia, 111-405-681 is the extra prevention you have to keep the front wheel bearing lock nuts from coming loose. These DO require periodic replacement as they fatigure being bent and straightened.
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-691
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-691
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-691 is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, with the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc.
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap with Hole, Left, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-691B is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, with the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc.
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-692
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-692
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1949-65 Type 1, 111-405-692 is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, without the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc.
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B
Price: $7.95

Wheel Bearing Grease Cap, Right, 1966-79 Type 1 and 3, 111-405-692B is the steel cover for your brake drums and wheel bearings, without the hole for the speedometer cable to insert into. These are often lost from pot holes, etc.
Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221
Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221
Price: $8.95

Rear Axle Nut, 36mm, 1949-66 Type 1 & 3, and 1950-63 Type 2, 111-501-221 is the nut that retains your rear brake drum. These MUST be torqued to spec or tighter, or the drum can come loose and really ruin your day. A tight axle nut saves brake drums!
Rear Axle Oil Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A
Rear Axle Oil Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A
Price: $4.95

Rear Axle Oil Seal Kit, Swing Axle Type 1, 2, and 3, 111-598-051A is the kit you need to prevent those pesky leaks that contaminate your brake drums and brake shoes with gear oil! These are really nice to have in the garage, they are a maintenance item.
Steel Brake Line Kit, 1950-66 Type 1, 7 Piece Kit, 111-698-723
Steel Brake Line Kit, 1950-66 Type 1, 7 Piece Kit, 111-698-723
Price: $37.95

Steel Brake Line Kit, 1950-66 Type 1, 7 Piece Kit, 111-698-723 is an enthusiast friendly kit of all the steel brake lines you need to replace those gnarly old brake lines. This kit fits Type 1s with Link Pin Front and Swing Axle rear suspensions.
Front Brake Drum, German, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615A
Front Brake Drum, German, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615ABR
Price: $129.95

Front Brake Drum, German, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615ABR Normally we recommend against using non-german parts for brake drums, but it's actually OK for FRONT drums, that can't strip out the axle splines! German drums are by FAR the finest quality available for your vintage car!
Front Brake Drum, Brazilian, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615ABR
Front Brake Drum, Brazilian, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615ABR
Price: $49.95

Front Brake Drum, Brazilian, 1958-65 Standard Beetle and Ghia, 113-405-615ABR Normally we recommend against using non-german parts for brake drums, but it's actually OK for FRONT drums, that can't strip out the axle splines!
Front Brake Drum, 1971-79 Super Beetle, Brazilian, 113-405-615DBR
Front Brake Drum, 1971-79 Super Beetle, Brazilian, 113-405-615DBR
Price: $59.95

Front Brake Drum, 1971-79 Super Beetle, Brazilian, 113-405-615DBR is a great quality brake drum! Normally we recommend against using non-German parts for brake drums, but it's actually OK for FRONT drums, that can't strip out the axle splines!

You will need to swap out your wheel bearings, and buy a new grease seal.

Disc Brake Rotor, Brazilian, 1967-74 Ghia, 1966-71 1/2 Type 3, and Type 1s with Front Disc Brake Kits, 113-407-075BR
Disc Brake Rotor, Brazilian, 1967-74 Ghia, 1966-71 1/2 Type 3, and Type 1s with Front Disc Brake Kits, 113-407-075BR
Price: $59.95

Disc Brake Rotor, Brazilian, 1967-74 Ghia, 1966-71 1/2 Type 3, and Type 1s with Front Disc Brake Kits, 113-407-075BR are a high quality Disc Brake rotor with the 4 x 130mm wheel bolt pattern. These are as nice as German as far as we are concerned!
Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Outer, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-277A
Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Outer, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-277A
Price: $28.95

Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Outer, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-277A is a high quality rear wheel bearing. These take tremendous abuse by most owners, never EVER servicing nor greasing them! It's a miracle they last as long as they do!
Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Inner, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-283
Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Inner, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-283
Price: $14.95

Wheel Bearing (Axle Bearing), Rear Inner, IRS Type 1 and 3, 113-501-283 is a high quality rear wheel bearing. These take tremendous abuse by most owners, never EVER servicing nor greasing them! It's a miracle they last as long as they do!
Rear Axle Seal, IRS Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3, 113-501-315H
Rear Axle Seal, IRS Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3, 113-501-315H
Price: $2.95

Rear Axle Seal, IRS Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3, 113-501-315H is used to seal the rear wheel bearings and stub axles on IRS Type 1s and 3s. There are TWO needed per wheel (Inner and Outer), when changing wheel bearings.
Rear Brake Drum, 5 Lug, 1950-67 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615DBR
Rear Brake Drum, 5 Lug, 1950-67 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615DBR
Price: $69.95

Rear Brake Drum, 5 Lug, 1950-67 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615DBR is a  high quality brake drum for the VW Beetle and Ghia. Don't forget to replace the rear axle seal kit and brake shoes at the same time!
Rear Brake Drum, 4 Lug, 1968-79 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615JBR
Rear Brake Drum, 4 Lug, 1968-79 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615JBR
Price: $59.95

Rear Brake Drum, 4 Lug, 1968-79 VW Beetle and Ghia, Brazilian, 113-501-615JBR is a high quality brake drum for the VW Beetle and Ghia. If you put Wheel Bearing Grease on the axle splines the drum splines will last much longer! Don't forget to replace the rear axle seal kit and brake shoes at the same time!
Bearing, Vanagon Inner Front Wheel Bearing, AND IRS Carrier Bearing, 113-517-185C
Bearing, Vanagon Inner Front Wheel Bearing, AND IRS Carrier Bearing, 113-517-185C
Price: $19.95

Bearing, Vanagon Inner Front Wheel Bearing, AND IRS Carrier Bearing, 113-517-185C is used in a variety of applications. IRS Type 1s and 3s, and 091 Type 2s it's the Differential Carrier Bearing in the Transmission. And in typical Volkswagen Style, they re-purposed this bearing as the Front Inner Wheel Bearing on 2WD Vanagons.
Brake Adjusting Star Wheel (Nut Star Adjuster), All VW Models with Drum Brakes, 113-609-205A
Brake Adjusting Star Wheel (Nut Star Adjuster), All VW Models with Drum Brakes, 113-609-205A
Price: $3.95

Brake Adjusting Star Wheel (Nut Star Adjuster), All VW Models with Drum Brakes, 113-609-205A is the threaded wheel that gets seized into the backing plate, and prevents you from being able to adjust your brakes. Coat the contact surfaces with anti-seize. You need 2 of these per wheel. Note these are NOT used on disc brakes, only drum brakes, to minimize the travel distance from brake shoe to drum, keeping your pedal movement minimal.
Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1685mm, 1958-65 Type 1, 113-609-721F
Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1685mm, 1958-65 Type 1, 113-609-721F
Price: $15.95

Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1685mm, 1958-65 Type 1, 113-609-721F is a replacement cable for the ones that have snapped, or the more common failure of Stretching". They can also stick inside the cable housing, a new cable works great!
Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1804mm, 1968-72 IRS Type 1, 113-609-721J
Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1804mm, 1968-72 IRS Type 1, 113-609-721J
Price: $15.95

Emergency Brake Cable (Hand Brake Cable), 1804mm, 1968-72 IRS Type 1, 113-609-721J is a replacement cable for the ones that have snapped, or the more common failure of Stretching". They can also stick inside the cable housing, a new cable works great!
   
 
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