EMPI 22-5001-0 Drum Brake Kit - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Kit for Volkswagen Beetle

Restore rear braking service on classic Volkswagen Beetle models with EMPI part 22-5001-0. This rear drum brake kit bundles the major wear items needed for a complete service on 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle rear brake assemblies, including drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts.

Built under the EMPI JP Group line, this kit is organized as a service package for rear drum brake maintenance on the Volkswagen Beetle. It is a practical choice when you need multiple brake components in one order for a 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle rear brake refresh.

Key Features

• Part number 22-5001-0
• Rear drum brake kit for 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle
• Brake drums included
• Brake shoes included
• Wheel cylinders included
• Brake hoses included
• Hardware included
• Axle nuts included
• Seals not included
• Wheel bearings not included
• Center caps not included

Detailed Description

EMPI 22-5001-0 is a rear drum brake kit for Volkswagen Beetle applications from 1958 through 1967. The kit includes the core rear brake service components: brake drums, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts. Because the kit is built around the rear brake assembly, it helps streamline a full rear brake overhaul on the Volkswagen Beetle without requiring separate sourcing for each major wear item.

The JP Group product line is used here as a grouped service solution for classic Volkswagen brake maintenance. For buyers searching for a rear drum brake kit for 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle, EMPI 22-5001-0 provides the main replacement parts needed to service the rear drum brake system in one package.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear brake shoe wear that reduces stopping performance
• Drum scoring or out-of-spec drum surfaces
• Wheel cylinder leakage or uneven rear brake actuation
• Cracked, aged, or deteriorated brake hoses
• Missing or worn rear brake hardware during service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear brake component condition before assembly and inspect the backing plates, adjusters, and related mounting points during service. This kit includes brake drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses, hardware, and axle nuts, but it does not include seals or wheel bearings. Confirm rear fitment for your specific 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle before installation. Part number 22-5001-0 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear drum brake configuration before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

EMPI and JP Group are established names in Volkswagen replacement parts, and this kit is packaged as a service-focused brake solution for classic rear drum brake maintenance. Part number 22-5001-0 is listed for 1958-1967 Volkswagen Beetle rear applications.