EMPI 22-4001-0 Drum Brake Kit - Front

Front Drum Brake Kit for 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

This EMPI drum brake kit is built for the front of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle and includes the major service components needed for a complete brake refresh. Part number 22-4001-0 brings together drums, shoes, bearings, seals, hoses, wheel cylinders, and related hardware in one package.

Key Features

• Complete front drum brake kit for the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
• Brake drums included for front brake service
• Brake shoes included for friction replacement
• Wheel cylinders, hoses, seals, and wheel bearings included
• Center caps and spindle nuts included
• Hardware included for a more complete rebuild
• EMPI JP Group product line
• Part number 22-4001-0

Detailed Description

Built for front brake service on the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, this EMPI JP Group drum brake kit consolidates the core wear items and supporting components needed during a front brake overhaul. The kit includes brake drums, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses, seals, spindle nuts, wheel bearings, center caps, and hardware, helping streamline a full front-end brake rebuild. If you are servicing a Volkswagen Beetle front drum brake system, part number 22-4001-0 provides the key parts in one matched kit.

EMPI’s JP Group line identifies this as a product within a specific sourcing and application-focused range, making it a practical choice for owners looking for a front drum brake kit for a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle with the listed components included.

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Worn brake shoes causing reduced stopping performance
• Leaking or weak wheel cylinders
• Damaged or scored front brake drums
• Dry, noisy, or worn wheel bearings and seals
• Brake hose deterioration from age and use

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, inspect the front brake backing plates, wheel bearing surfaces, and hydraulic lines for wear or damage. Replace contaminated brake fluid, clean all mating surfaces, and verify proper adjustment after assembly. Because this kit includes multiple service parts, confirm the front brake components on your 1965 Volkswagen Beetle match the listed application before beginning work.

Quality Assurance

This EMPI JP Group brake service kit is application-specific for the front of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. Part number 22-4001-0 is organized as a complete service package with the listed brake and wheel-end components included for a front drum brake rebuild.