1971-1979 Super Beetle Front Wheel Cylinder LH or RH OEM Quality 23.8mm - OEM Number(s) (361-611-067-A)
With high quality seals, ultra smooth bore finish and properly threaded outlet ports our OEM Quality VW Wheel Cylinder ensures trouble free operation in your Air Cooled VW! When you are looking for long service life along with safe and reliable braking performance, look no further than Mid America Motorworks!
The Wheel Cylinder is bolted to the backing plate inside the front brake drum and connects the master cylinder with the hydraulic hoses and brake lines. The Wheel Cylinder uses hydraulic pressure to push the brake shoes into the brake drums through pistons inside the cylinders to stop the brake drum from spinning.
Wheel Cylinder has bleeder valve installed. Installation of this item will require bleeding of the brake system. Make sure to have DOT-3 or DOT-4 rated brake fluid on hand.
- 23.8 mm
- Front
- Sold as Each (1 required per side)
- Left or Right Side
- Note: The manufacturers box may be marked "Rear". This is because Super Beetle front wheel cylinders work on the rear of some other VW and alternate manufacturer models.
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Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 361-611-067-A
- 361611067A
- 707924374445
- 98-6016-B