1968-1970 Bus Brake Backing Plate Left Rear 211609439D - OEM Number(s) (211-609-439-D)
Restore safe, consistent rear drum braking on your 1968-1970 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus with this premium quality left rear brake backing plate, the structural foundation that anchors the brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinder, and adjusters.
This Volkswagen Bus brake backing plate is the foundation of the entire left rear drum brake assembly. It supports the brake shoes, return springs, adjusters, and wheel cylinder while also helping shield the braking components from water, dust, and road debris. When the original plate is corroded, cracked, or distorted, shoe alignment and adjustment suffer — often causing uneven braking or reduced stopping power.
This premium quality OE-style replacement restores correct mounting geometry for reliable, consistent braking. Correct for early Bay Window Bus models with the Wide 5 (5x205) rear drum application. Sold individually — one required for the left rear, with the right side sold separately.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1968-1970 VW Bay Window Bus (Type 2) — Left Rear, Wide 5 (5x205) application
Features and Benefits:
- Left rear drum brake backing plate for the 1968-1970 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus
- Premium quality OE-style replacement for early Bay Window Bus rear drums
- Correct for the early Wide 5 (5x205) rear drum application
- Restores proper mounting for brake shoes, springs, adjusters, and wheel cylinder
- Supports correct shoe alignment for smoother adjustment and balanced braking
- Helps protect brake components from water, dust, and road debris
- Sold individually — one required for the left rear, right side sold separately
Material and Finish: Premium quality OE-style Volkswagen Bay Window Bus left rear drum brake backing plate for the Wide 5 (5x205) application.
Because Details Matter: The backing plate is the foundation of the entire rear drum brake assembly — every other brake component bolts to it, and when it corrodes or distorts, the brakes lose the precise geometry they depend on. On an early Bay Window Bus with the Wide 5 rear hub setup, getting the correct early backing plate matters even more. This premium quality replacement restores the structural foundation the rear drum needs to brake the way the factory built it to.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 1293-850
- 211-609-439-D
- 211609439D