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  1. Brake Disc Front 4x130 Single  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3

    Brake Disc Front 4x130 Single

    113-407-075/PD

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1967 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1967 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1967 - 1979
    Type 31967 - 1970
    Qty:
    €58.94 €50.38
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  2. Brake Disc Front 4x130 Pair  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Trekker
    Zimmermann

    Brake Disc Front 4x130 Pair

    113-407-075/BQ

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1966 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1966 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1966 - 1979
    Type 31966 - 1975
    Buggy/Baja1966 - 1979
    Trekker1969 - 1976
    Qty:
    €114.99 €98.28
    Expected in 13 weeks
  3. Front Brake Caliper Left or Right  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja
    Forst

    Front Brake Caliper Left or Right

    113-615-109/R

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1967 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1967 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1967 - 1979
    Type 31967 - 1971
    Buggy/Baja1967 - 1968, 1970 - 1979
    Qty:
    €100.23 €85.67
    In Stock
  4. Grommet 28mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,T25/T3,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Polo Mk3 6N,Vento
    Genuine VW

    Grommet 28mm

    171-957-857

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950 - 1979
    T2 Bay1971 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Karmann Ghia1956 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950 - 1979
    Golf Mk11975 - 1980
    Golf Mk21988 - 1992
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1980
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Golf Mk41998 - 2006
    Scirocco1974 - 1980
    Jetta1980 - 1980, 1988 - 1992
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2002
    Vento1992 - 1998
    Qty:
    €5.85 €5.00
    Only 2 Available
  5. Bleed Nipple M10x1  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,Splitscreen,Golf Mk2,T4,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Vento
    Topran

    Bleed Nipple M10x1

    357-615-273

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1970
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Golf Mk21987 - 1992
    T41991 - 2003
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1984 - 1993
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994 - 2002
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1992
    Scirocco1984 - 1992
    Jetta1987 - 1992
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2002
    Vento1992 - 1998
    Qty:
    €3.19 €2.73
    In Stock
  6. Hexagonal Bolt M8x20mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,T25/T3,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Baywindow USA,Vanagon,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,T4,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Vento
    SSP

    Hexagonal Bolt M8x20mm

    N01-024-016

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Karmann Ghia1955 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949 - 1979
    Baywindow USA1968 - 1979
    Vanagon1980 - 1992
    Golf Mk11975 - 1983
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    T41991 - 2003
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1993
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994 - 2002
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1992
    Scirocco1974 - 1992
    Jetta1979 - 1992
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2002
    Vento1992 - 1998
    Qty:
    €1.28 €1.09
    Out of stock
  7. Hexagonal Bolt M10x38  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Brazil Kombi,Trekker
    SSP

    Hexagonal Bolt M10x38

    N01-002-01

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1970 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1968 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1970 - 1979
    Type 31968 - 1974
    Brazil Kombi1997 - 2014
    Trekker1969 - 1988
    Qty:
    €3.88 €3.32
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  8. Hexagonal Bolt M6x10  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,T25/T3,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Trekker,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,T4,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Vento,924,944
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M6x10

    N90-529-301

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1955 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949 - 1979
    Type 31961 - 1975
    Buggy/Baja1947 - 1979
    Brazil Kombi1997 - 2014
    Trekker1969 - 1988
    Type 41968 - 1974
    Golf Mk11975 - 1984
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    T41991 - 2003
    T52003 - 2015
    T62016 - 2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1993
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994 - 2002
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1992
    Golf Mk41998 - 2006
    Scirocco1974 - 1992
    Jetta1980 - 1992
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2002
    Vento1992 - 1998
    9241976 - 1988
    9441982 - 1985
    Qty:
    €1.57 €1.34
    Only 3 Available
  9. Hexagonal Bolt M10x24.5  fits Beetle,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Beetle Mexico,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M10x24.5

    N90-369-801

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947 - 1979
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1955 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949 - 1979
    Type 31961 - 1961
    Buggy/Baja1947 - 1979
    Beetle Mexico 1994 - 1996, 1998 - 1999
    Golf Mk11975 - 1984
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1983
    Scirocco1974 - 1992
    Jetta1980 - 1992
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2000
    Qty:
    €3.88 €3.32
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  10. Hexagonal Bolt M10x22  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,T25/T3,Beetle Cabrio,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Corrado
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M10x22

    N01-025-37

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1975 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Beetle Cabrio1975 - 1979
    Golf Mk11975 - 1983
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1993
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1992
    Golf Mk41998 - 2002
    Scirocco1974 - 1992
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Qty:
    €3.44 €2.94
    In Stock
  11. Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,924
    Product of Germany

    Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw

    131-609-209

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1960 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950 - 1979
    Type 31962 - 1973
    9241976 - 1985
    Qty:
    €7.82 €6.68
    In Stock
  12. Brake Caliper Bolt Locking Tab  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    Product of Brazil

    Brake Caliper Bolt Locking Tab

    311-615-291

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1967 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1967 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1967 - 1979
    Type 31967 - 1973
    Qty:
    €9.09 €7.77
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  13. Hexagonal Bolt M6x25  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Beetle USA,Beetle Mexico,Beetle Australia,Beetle Brazil/Fusca,Splitscreen USA,Baywindow USA,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk3,Corrado,Golf Mk2 USA
    VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M6x25

    N01-021-86

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1953 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1960 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1954 - 1979
    Type 31962 - 1973
    Beetle USA1953 - 1979
    Beetle Mexico1954 - 1979
    Beetle Australia1954 - 1963, 1965 - 1976
    Beetle Brazil/Fusca1953 - 1979
    Splitscreen USA1950 - 1967
    Baywindow USA1968 - 1979
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Corrado1989 - 1995
    Golf Mk2 USA1985 - 1992
    Qty:
    €2.21 €1.89
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  14. Bleed Nipple for Front Brake Caliper Or Radiator 7mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,924
    Product of the EU

    Bleed Nipple for Front Brake Caliper Or Radiator 7mm

    113-615-273/A

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1968 - 1979
    T2 Bay1971 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1968 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1968 - 1979
    Type 31968 - 1973
    Golf Mk11975 - 1983
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1988
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1988
    Scirocco1974 - 1988
    9241976 - 1985
    Qty:
    €3.19 €2.73
    In Stock
  15. Hexagonal Bolt M8x60  fits Beetle,T25/T3,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Golf Mk1,T4,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Jetta
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M8x60

    N01-036-09

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1955 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949 - 1979
    Type 31961 - 1975
    Buggy/Baja1947 - 1979
    Golf Mk11981 - 1981
    T41995 - 1995
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1981 - 1981
    Jetta1981 - 1981, 1988 - 1991
    Qty:
    €6.83 €5.84
    Special Order - delivery 3 weeks
  16. Brake Disc 5x100 Stud Pattern  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    Sebro

    Brake Disc 5x100 Stud Pattern

    AC407008

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1967 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1967 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1967 - 1979
    Type 31967 - 1975
    Qty:
    €84.51 €72.23
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  17. Brake Caliper Bolt Dust Cover, CSP  fits Beetle,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    CSP

    Brake Caliper Bolt Dust Cover, CSP

    AC698512

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950 - 1967
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1956 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950 - 1967
    Type 31961 - 1973
    Qty:
    €3.44 €2.94
    Special Order - delivery 5 weeks
  18. Hexagon Bolt M8x 32 various uses  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,T25/T3,Splitscreen,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Trekker,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,T4,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta
    Forst

    Hexagon Bolt M8x 32 various uses

    N01-033-24

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947 - 1979
    T2 Bay1968 - 1979
    T25/T31980 - 1992
    Splitscreen1950 - 1967
    Karmann Ghia1955 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949 - 1979
    Type 31961 - 1975
    Buggy/Baja1947 - 1979
    Brazil Kombi1997 - 2014
    Trekker1969 - 1988
    Type 41968 - 1974
    Golf Mk11975 - 1984
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    T41991 - 2003
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1993
    Caddy Mk11983 - 1992
    Golf Mk41998 - 2006
    Scirocco1977 - 1992
    Jetta1980 - 1992
    Qty:
    €3.88 €3.32
    Delivered within 2-3 weeks
  19. Brake Disc Retaining Bolt M8x20  fits Beetle,T2 Bay,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,T4,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Polo Mk3 6N,Vento
    Forst

    Brake Disc Retaining Bolt M8x20

    N01-477-91

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1972 - 1979
    T2 Bay1971 - 1972
    Beetle Cabrio1972 - 1979
    Type 31972 - 1975
    Golf Mk11975 - 1984
    Golf Mk21984 - 1992
    T41991 - 2003
    T52003 - 2015
    T62016 - 2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979 - 1993
    Golf Mk31992 - 1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994 - 2002
    Golf Mk41998 - 2006
    Scirocco1974 - 1992
    Jetta1980 - 1992
    Polo Mk3 6N1995 - 2002
    Vento1992 - 1998
    Qty:
    €2.90 €2.48
    Only 4 Available
  20. 113-615-109/R  fits Beetle,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    Forst

    113-615-109/R

    113-615-110/R

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1968 - 1979
    Karmann Ghia1968 - 1974
    Beetle Cabrio1968 - 1979
    Type 31968 - 1973
    Qty:
    €63.41 €54.20
    Availability to be confirmed

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Volkswagen Beetle brakes
The brake system on your classic Beetle may be straightforward compared to those on modern cars, but it’s no less important, and care should be taken at all times to keep it in the best condition possible. That includes periodically checking it over and replacing your VW Beetle brake fluid every couple of years. Though classic Beetle brake parts can basically be broken down into Beetle drum brakes and VW Beetle disc brakes, there is a lot of variety in the VW Beetle parts that were fitted over the years, and with so many cars having been modified it is important you know exactly what is fitted to your car before ordering any replacement parts. If in any doubt as to what sort of Beetle brake system you have, consult one of our knowledgeable sales staff who will be happy to guide you in the right direction.

VW Heritage offer a huge range of VW Beetle brakes for every age and model of Beetle, as well as a comprehensive range of Beetle brake upgrade parts and performance items. We stock everything from standard Volkswagen Beetle drum brake parts to high performance Beetle disc brake conversions from CSP, CB Performance and EMPI in a variety of stud patterns to suit all requirements. We not only sell our products online but our expert team can provide free advice on compatibility, fitting and the different options available. Browse and buy the parts you need from our links above, or read on for further information about our air-cooled VW Beetle brake systems.

Looking to buy VW Beetle brakes?
Prior to 1967 all air-cooled VWs had five-bolt wheels and Beetles were fitted with drum brakes all round. In 1967, Beetle front disc brakes and vented four-bolt wheels were introduced on the larger engined 1500 Beetles. In 1968, four-bolt wheels were fitted right across the range and, although some models were fitted with disc brakes at the front (Beetle rear disc brake kits were never fitted from the factory), others kept drum brakes at all four corners. If you have a later model Beetle, always check which types of front brakes are fitted before ordering VW Beetle brakes and parts.

Naturally, we here at VW Heritage stock a complete range of service and replacement parts for both VW Beetle disc brake and air cooled drum brake systems, including Beetle brake shoes, Beetle Brake calipers, pads, brake backing plates, Beetle wheel cylinders, hoses and drum brake fitting kits, plus a wide selection of Volkswagen Beetle drums and discs in different bolt patterns depending on the wheels you want to use.

We also supply a large selection of aftermarket brake parts and Beetle disc brake conversions, included uprated VW Beetle Goodridge hoses, EMPI, Tarox, CSP and CB Performance VW Beetle disc brake conversion kits, and a wide range of classic VW Beetle discs and drums with different wheel bolt or stud patterns, making this the simplest way to undertake VW to Porsche / Chevy / Jag wheel conversions. Add in stock and performance air-cooled Beetle brake master cylinders, replacement Beetle brake fluid reservoirs and, while we’re on the subject of brakes, don’t forget we also hold stock of everything you could need to overhaul your classic air-cooled Beetle handbrake system.

You can buy with confidence from the leading suppliers of VW Beetle Brake parts, VW Beetle Engines, Air Cooled VW Engine parts, Beetle Restoration parts, Volkswagen Exhaust parts, Volkswagen Genuine Parts and VW Spare Parts UK. 

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VW Beetle History

History of the VW Beetle

Initial testing began in 1938, with successful results, and continued in Poland in 1939. The resulting tests had the German military request some important changes. Whilst the vehicle had impressive off-road credentials, even when compared to some of the existing 4x4s already in service, it was felt it could still be improved, and the vehicles slowest speed of 5mph needed to be reduced to that of marching troops, around 2.5mph.


Porsche responded to these requests by installing “reduction boxes” (effectively a 2nd gearbox, resulting in more torque), larger wheels, and revised suspension. The reduction boxes alongside the self locking ZF differentials increased the vehicles off-road ability, as well as allowing a lower speed to stay level with the troops. Kubelwagens were mass produced as soon as the factories in Stadt des KdF-Wagens had been completed.


The second vehicle produced during the period was the Type 166 Schwimmwagen, based on prototype 4x4 Kubelwagens, the Schwimmwagen was produced as an offroad amphibious vehicle, utilizing an extended crankshaft to drive a folding propeller mounted to the rear of the vehicle.

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