1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Parts

Essential 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Parts

Elring – Distributor O-Ring (Part No.F210154475ELR)

Distributor O-Ring

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$1.18
The Elring Distributor O-Ring is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup (Part No.1133-2)

Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup

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$3.79
The brake hardware should be inspected and replaced regularly to ensure reliable, efficient performance. The hold down spring top cups are designed to provide direct and simple replacement.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Fast and efficient replacement
  • Eliminates heat and corrosion deterioration
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Otto Zimmermann – Coated Brake Drum (Part No.N200015054ZIM)

Coated Brake Drum

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$104.90
The Zimmermann brake drum is an OE-Quality replacement and is an original equipment supplier to many European automotive manufacturers.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct fit Application
  • Made exclusively of high-grade cast iron
  • Immediate functional capability without removal of the coating before mounting
  • German production meeting the requirements of actual Quality Management Systems
  • Well known, highest Otto-Zimmermann-Product-Quality
  • Significant improvement in appearance
  • Corrosion protection during storage and installation
  • Ready to mount: the coating in the hub is as thin as possible
  • Immediate and full functionality
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ATE Premium One – Brake M/C Reservoir (Part No.N301711738ATE)

Brake M/C Reservoir

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$8.30
Brake M/C Reservoir

Cardone – Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool (Part No.10-5000MCB)

Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool

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$15.99
CARDONE Master Cylinder Bench Bleeder Tool cuts typical bleeding procedures in half and is a more effective way to purge the brake system of air than other bleeding procedures. This handy, innovative tool is a must, just as bench bleeding is for removing all the air from your brake system, allowing you to spend less time in the garage, and more time on the road.

Product Features:
  • Each unit is 100% new, providing consistent performance when servicing your brake system
  • Easy to transfer for on-the-spot master cylinder bleeding
  • Fluid measurements clearly displayed on each unit in both ounces and milliliters for convenience
  • Easy to clean to ensure no cross contamination
  • Durability for long lasting performance
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Carquest Wearever – Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit (Part No.17184)

Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit

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$8.99
Hardware consists of a variety of parts designed to assist in restoring your brake system such as, Anti-rattle clips, seals, pins, and dust boots along with drum shoe return springs, hold down springs, and adjuster assemblies, help to maintain consistent, balanced braking. Change your hardware with the brake shoes to ensure maximum performance.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to restrain high tolerances with quality materials
  • Increases the Life Span and Improves the Performance of the Drum Brakes
  • Coated to eliminate heat and corrosion deterioration
  • Restores brakes to like-new performance
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
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Carquest Wearever – Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit (Part No.17163)

Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit

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$11.49
Hardware consists of a variety of parts designed to assist in restoring your brake system such as, Anti-rattle clips, seals, pins, and dust boots along with drum shoe return springs, hold down springs, and adjuster assemblies, help to maintain consistent, balanced braking. Change your hardware with the brake shoes to ensure maximum performance.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to restrain high tolerances with quality materials
  • Increases the Life Span and Improves the Performance of the Drum Brakes
  • Coated to eliminate heat and corrosion deterioration
  • Restores brakes to like-new performance
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
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ATE – ATE Wheel Cylinder (Part No.N202025508ATE)

ATE Wheel Cylinder

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$27.24
ATE wheel cylinders are made in part from extruded aluminum section and are therefore relatively light, resistant to corrosion and to brake fluid, and provide a longer service life than conventional wheel cylinders. ATE Wheel cylinders are subject to extensive safety testing before being added to the range. Tests of sealing at low and at high pressure and of resistance to wear are included. The production is certified to ISO 1400, and, thanks to our strict internal ATE N standard, they significantly exceed the statutory requirement. The grooved ring cup seals consist of EPDM. The surface protection of the wheel cylinder housing contains no Cr-6, and therefore also satisfies the EU end-of-life vehicle directive.

Product Features:
  • Resistant to corrosion and to brake fluid
  • Provides a longer service life
  • Made with high quality EPDM rubber cups and boots for long lasting performance
  • Manufactured to OE Quality specifications
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Carquest Wearever – Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder (Part No.WCA93356)

Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder

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$20.99
Assemblies match what was originally installed on the car from OE for quality, fit, function and material.

Product Features:
  • Wheel cylinders match what was originally installed on the vehicle.
  • Each cylinder matches OE for form, fit and function and material
  • Wheel cylinders provide leak-free performance by providing the highest quality resistance to heat, corrosion and leakage
  • All bleeder screws are coated providing extra protection
  • Rubber components are manufactured in house using the latest formula EPDM material.
  • Wheel cylinders use correct EPDM rubber for DOT3, 4 and 5 brake fluids
  • All casting machining is done by computer programed CNC machines.
  • Castings go through 2 inspection processes (via micrometer and via go-no go fixture check) before being sent to the assembly department insuring all machining is correct and matches the OE.
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Carquest Wearever – WHEEL CYLINDER (Part No.WCA96361)

WHEEL CYLINDER

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$17.99
This direct replacement drum brake wheel cylinder was specifically engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original wheel cylinder on particular vehicles. It is manufactured and tested for quality assurance.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – specifically engineered to be direct match for original drum brake wheel cylinder on particular vehicles
  • Cost-effective fix – replacement of cylinder while servicing drum brakes is fastest, surest way to ensure brake performance
  • Quality materials – made with high-quality EPDM rubber cups and boots for long-lasting performance
  • Professionally tested – wheel cylinder bores are surface-tested to ensure an optimum sealing surface for the pressure cups
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Wearever – Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder (Part No.11-1551)

Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder

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$36.99
Using advanced re-engineering materials and processes, our master cylinders match O.E. performance and fitment. New O.E.-quality seals and cups are installed on each unit, ensuring leak-free, long-lasting performance. Cast-iron master cylinders are treate

Product Features:
  • Only new O.E.-quality seals and cups are used in the remanufacturing process to ensure O.E. performance and reliability. All rubber components meet S.A.E. specifications.
  • Bleeding kits are supplied with the unit to make the bleeding process faster and easier (where applicable).
  • Bores meet critical micro-finish specifications to eliminate pitting and corrosion, a cause of premature failure.
  • Cast-iron master cylinders feature a premium protective coating to minimize rust and extend unit life.
  • Piston assemblies are height-gauged to ensure the master cylinder equals the O.E. unit performance.
  • Plastic reservoirs are vacuum-tested to ensure they are leak free.
  • Plastic reservoirs are 100% vacuum-tested to ensure proper function
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Carquest Standard – Organic Brake Pads – Front (4-Pad Set) (Part No.NAD40)

Organic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)

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$15.99
Wearever Silver brake pads are an economical choice for dependable stopping power and quiet braking.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • Cleaner wheels
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S315)

Brake Shoes

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$35.99
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Parts

You count on your 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Brake Parts. With 14 Brake Parts ranging in price from $1.18 to $355.29, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Brake Parts brand, we stock 9 different brands like Carquest, Cardone, and Otto Zimmermann. 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Parts start as low as $1.18!

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Top-Rated Brake Parts Brands For Your 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Trusted Brake Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest, Cardone, Otto Zimmermann, and even more.

Popular Carquest Wearever Brake Parts

You’ll find popular Carquest Wearever brand products across Brake Pads and Shoes and Brake Hardware Parts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Wearever products in these categories are:
Brake Shoes
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Brake Shoes
Front Brake Pads and Shoes
Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup
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Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup
Hold Down Spring Top Cup
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
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Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Brake Wheel Cylinders

Top-Rated Brake Parts


If are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock brand Brake Parts for your 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle, and some of our most reviewed parts include:
Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool
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Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool
Brake Master Cylinder Bleeders

FAQs for 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Parts

What are the most purchased Brake Parts for the 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle?

Out of 14 Brake Parts for the 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle, the most popular in our inventory are:
WHEEL CYLINDER
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WHEEL CYLINDER
Brake Wheel Cylinders
Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit
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Drum Brake Hardware Combi-Kit
Brake Hardware Kits
Coated Brake Drum
from $104.90
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Coated Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drums