Air Cooled VW 1955-1979 Bus Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw 211609209A

1955-1979 Bus Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw 211609209A - OEM Number(s) (211-609-209-A)

Maintain safe, reliable braking with a factory-correct adjusting screw that ensures proper shoe alignment.

This brake shoe adjusting screw is a direct-fit replacement for worn or seized originals, restoring smooth and accurate brake shoe adjustments on your Volkswagen Bus. Designed for use on 1955–1979 rear brakes and 1955–1970 front brakes, it allows precise adjustment of brake shoes for optimal performance and even wear. Manufactured from durable steel and cadmium plated for corrosion resistance, this screw is built to last under demanding conditions. Sold individually.

Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:

• Bus 1955–1970 (Front Brakes)

• Bus 1955–1979 (Rear Brakes)

Material/Finish

• Steel with cadmium plating for strength and corrosion resistance

Dimensions

• Overall length: 0.98 in (25 mm)

• Thread length: 0.79 in (20 mm)

• Shaft diameter: 0.20 in (5 mm)

• Thread size: M10 x 1.5

Features/Benefits

• Restores proper adjustment of brake shoes

• Fits front brakes (1955–1970) and rear brakes (1955–1979)

• Cadmium plated for long-lasting corrosion resistance

• Direct-fit replacement built to OE specifications

• Sold individually

• VW reference part number: 211609209A

Because Details Matter
Braking confidence depends on the precision of even the smallest components. Replacing worn adjusters with high-quality reproductions restores the tactile certainty of proper brake shoe alignment, keeping your Bus both authentic and safe on the road.

Learn more from the Mid America Motorworks Knowledge Library:

VW 1950-1979 Air Cooled Typical Brake Adjustment How to Guide

Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)

• 211-609-209-A
• 211609209A
• 216122
• 686420244028