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VW Front Drum Brake Kit — 5x205 Early Wide-5, Link Pin | Beetle & Ghia 1958–1964 (22-4000-0)

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VW Front Drum Brake Kit — 5x205 Early Wide-5, Link Pin | Beetle & Ghia 1958–1964 (22-4000-0)Restore your classic Volkswagens original stopping power with the EMPI Front Drum Brake Kit. Specifically engineered for 19581964 Link Pin models, this kit is the definitive "all in one" solution for a front end safety overhaul. Whether you are performing a "nothing to hide" restoration or refreshing a reliable driver, this kit eliminates the need to source individual springs, clips, or hoses. Every component in this kit is 100% newno core charges or

Restore your classic Volkswagen’s original stopping power with the EMPI Front Drum Brake Kit. Specifically engineered for 1958–1964 Link Pin models, this kit is the definitive "all-in-one" solution for a front-end safety overhaul. Whether you are performing a "nothing to hide" restoration or refreshing a reliable driver, this kit eliminates the need to source individual springs, clips, or hoses.

Every component in this kit is 100% new—no core charges or refurbished parts are required. It is designed as a direct bolt-on replacement for your factory hardware, maintaining the original engineering and "Wide-5" aesthetics of your chassis. By replacing pitted drums and aging wheel cylinders, you restore the firm, predictable pedal feel essential for modern traffic.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Front-End Kit: Replaces all internal and external wear items from the drums to the cotter pins.

  • Period-Correct 5x205 Pattern: Retains the iconic early 5-lug pattern used on vintage Beetles and Ghias.

  • Link Pin Specific: Tailored for the front spindles of 1958–1964 models for a perfect, no-modification fit.

  • All-New Components: Cast and stamped to modern tolerances, providing superior heat dissipation over thin, worn factory drums.

  • Hydraulic Refresh: Includes new wheel cylinders and OE-style rubber hoses to eliminate leaks and pressure loss.

Installation Guide: Step-by-Step

Note: This kit is for Link Pin front ends only. Ensure your spindles are clean and the bearing surfaces are smooth before assembly.

  1. Teardown: Raise the vehicle and support the front beam on jack stands. Remove the grease caps, cotter pins, and thrust washers to pull the old drums.

  2. Clean & Inspect: Use brake cleaner to strip away old grease and dust from the backing plate. Check for any cracks or warping in the spindle area.

  3. Hydraulics: Unbolt the old wheel cylinders and install the new units provided. Swap the old flexible hoses for the new OE Style Brake Hoses.

  4. Shoe Assembly: Install the new brake shoes using the provided hardware kit.

    • Pro Tip: Lightly grease the "pads" on the backing plate where the shoes rest to prevent squeaking and ensure smooth movement.

  5. Bearings & Hub: This is the ideal time to clean and repack your Front Wheel Bearings. Slide the new drum onto the spindle.

  6. Secure: Reinstall the thrust washer and axle nut. Tighten to eliminate play while still allowing the drum to spin freely. Never skip the cotter pin.

  7. Adjustment: Use the new star adjusters to bring the shoes into light contact with the drum, then back off until the drum spins without dragging.

  8. Bleed the System: Perform a full system bleed starting at the passenger rear and ending at the driver front to ensure all air is removed.

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 22-4000-0

  • Bolt Pattern: 5x205mm (Early 5-Lug)

  • Suspension Type: Link Pin

  • Fitment: * VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug): 1958–1964

    • Karmann Ghia: 1958–1964

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Rosalie
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
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This is our go to dog toy for our German shepherd. its great for training in sports as well as outings at the beach, considering it floats! Never had him destroy one, so its extremely durable. I like that its a bright color so its easier to locate when i accidently let go of the rope too late and end up whipping it 20 ft into the woods. Easy to clean, all around just a great toy. Also love the large size as having a dog accidently lodge a ball into its throat is a real fear of mine, I do not have to worry about that with this toy. I should also mention the rope is a must, as touching a slobbery ball isn't the greatest feeling in the world and it puts your hands out of harms way. I will forever order these.
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Mavis Adam
New York, US
★★★★★ 4
Great ball, bad rope
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My dog and I love the starmark ball on a rope tug toys. While this is one of the best tug toys we have found, I am continually disappointed with the quality of the rope. The plastic sleeve comes off the first day, and after that the stitching begins to weaken until the rope ends come apart and the rope slides out of the ball. Is there a way to improve this design so that this toy lasts longer? My dog is not left alone with the toy, it is only used as an interactive tug toy as a training reward. I am updating my review now several months later. I reinforced the rope with a paracord braid and the toy now lasts a very long time. My dog and I play with this toy everyday on our morning hike. He is a large German Shepherd with high ball drive. He carries this ball in his mouth several miles on our morning hike. We play fetch in the fields near our home and in the lake beyond the fields with this toy every day. This toy is his reward in obedience training and we play a lot of tug with it every day. Reinforcing the handle has made a huge difference as the toy lasts and lasts now with the improved rope. Great ball, we will always have a collection of them at our house!
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AGJ
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for training and play!
Size: Medium, Number of Items: 1
My German shepherd love this toy! Great to take on walks with you as light weight and can fit in your pocket. Stands up to the toughest of play. Great as reward toy for training in place of treats! We always have one on hand at home or out and about!
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Room112
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for big dogs
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Our pup is now 15 months old (nearly 110 lb and still growing). We got this ball when he was 3 or 4 months old. GOODS - - Our pup fetches with extreme drive, and the rope helps him quickly snatch the ball off the ground (versus a tennis ball, in which we are worried he will go head over heels at times) - Our pup also loves to play fetch in the water, and this ball floats great and again, the rope gives another point to bite onto - The yellow color is easy to see, even in grass - Our pup typically fetches the ball, and leaves the rope mostly out of his mouth. So, throwing the ball doesn't result in saliva-covered hands - It's pretty easy to throw the ball 50', and possible to throw it 100' - It doesn't roll/bounce, so if you are for example playing fetch on your front lawn and are concerned with a tennis ball rolling into the street, this one alleviates that issue - Our pup is spoiled and has several balls. This is absolutely his go to ball. We have woken up in the morning before to see him standing next to the bed with the ball in his mouth, asking us to get up and play. BADS - - Occasionally when he goes to fetch it, he will step on the rope as he tries to pull up on the ball. - We have gotten this ball stuck in trees multiple times. In fact, there is one stuck on the roof of our church from playing fetch on the lawn there. :-/ Not a fault of the ball, but if you start whipping it around like nunchucks, it might not go where you want. - The near max you can through this ball is 100'. And since it doesn't roll/bounce, throw distance is throttled. We often play fetch in a local baseball field, and have no issue wearing him out with this ball. However, if you are planning on throwing a ball the distance of half a football field, you might want to consider something else. SIZE - - We purchased both the medium and the large. Even though our pup is huge and can fit a soccer ball in his mouth, he still prefers the medium. It's easier for him to get in his mouth and breath while running back. The medium is the size of an orange, whereas the large is the size of a grapefruit. DURABILITY - - We have gone through about 4 of these balls, BUT this is because we lost 3 of them. We believe he dropped one out of the car window while we were driving, one is on the roof of our church, and I forget about the other one. On the first one we had, the stitching behind the black tape was down to a few threads after about 5 months. Given duration we use these balls (every day) and the joy he gets from them, I feel the durability is good for the price. - We do play tug with the ball at times, and no issues there Enjoy!
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Greg
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 3
Good but better options out there.
Good ball, but is a cheaper version of the Foamster sold online. The rope is cheap and comes apart, and can be abrasive to a dogs mouth. The Foamster uses a higher quality ball and are more durable and use grippy biothane straps rather than cheap rope. They are also made to order in the USA with lots of fun colors. Worth the extra money if your dog likes these balls.
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