1968-1979 Beetle Ghia Thing Brake Backing Plate Left Rear 113609439E - OEM Number(s) (113-609-439-E)
Restore safe, stable rear drum braking on your 1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, or Thing with this OE quality left rear brake backing plate, the correct anchor for your brake shoes, adjusters, and wheel cylinder.
Volkswagen rear drum brakes depend on a straight, rust-free backing plate to keep the wheel cylinder, adjusters, and brake shoes properly located. When the original plate is thin, bent, or corroded, shoe alignment and adjustment suffer — and braking feel becomes unpredictable. The result is a rear brake system that no longer performs the way Volkswagen engineered it.
This Made in Germany OE quality replacement backing plate is built for the left rear position and restores correct mounting geometry for confident, consistent braking. Stamped metal construction with a black coated finish for proper fit and long service life.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1968-1977 VW Standard Beetle — Left Rear
- 1971-1979 VW Super Beetle — Left Rear
- 1968-1974 VW Karmann Ghia — Left Rear
- 1973-1974 VW Thing — Left Rear
Features and Benefits:
- OE quality rear drum brake backing plate for the left rear position on 1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Thing applications
- Made in Germany for authentic fit, finish, and long service life
- Restores proper mounting for brake shoes, adjusters, and wheel cylinder
- Helps maintain correct shoe alignment for consistent braking performance
- Stamped metal construction with black coated finish
- Ideal replacement when originals are rusted, weakened, or distorted
- Cross-platform fitment across multiple air-cooled VW models
Material and Finish: Stamped metal Volkswagen rear drum brake backing plate with black coated finish. Made in Germany.
Because Details Matter: The backing plate is the foundation of the entire rear drum brake assembly — every other component bolts to it, and when it bends, rusts, or distorts, the brakes lose the precise geometry they depend on. The result is uneven shoe wear, inconsistent adjustment, and a brake feel that you cannot quite trust. This Made in Germany OE quality left rear plate restores the correct mounting surface and gives the rear brakes the solid foundation they need to perform the way Volkswagen built them.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 113 609 439 E
- 113-609-439-E
- 113609439E
- 12935
- 686420039228