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You may notice that the Volkswagen Super Beetle brake pedal has a slight pulsation up and down when lightly braking. If this is happening the Volkswagen Super Beetle rear brake drums are warped and in need of replacement. The cost of new Volkswagen Super Beetle brake drums in most cases will be less than the cost of having the drums turned, so don’t take the chance of overheating and warping the Volkswagen Super Beetle drums, purchase new brake drums when doing a brake job. We also recommend replacing the drums in pairs so the Volkswagen Super Beetle does not pull under severe braking conditions.
When replacing the Volkswagen Super Beetle Master Cylinder, be sure to check the brake booster for damage. DriveWire sells only top quality OEM Volkswagen Super Beetle Brake Master Cylinders that meet or exceed mfg specifications.
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The Volkswagen Super Beetle brake shoes do need replacing about every 50K miles or so. When replacing the Volkswagen Super Beetle brake shoes be sure to check the hardware and the wheel cylinders for damage or leakage. This is also a good time to check the brake drums for scoring or unusual wear. The Volkswagen Super Beetle brake shoes come in a primary and a secondary shoe that needs to be replaced in the exact location that they were removed from.
Leaking Volkswagen Super Beetle wheel cylinders are the number one cause of brake system failures on Volkswagen's equipped with rear drum brakes. The o-rings on the Volkswagen Super Beetle wheel cylinder pistons wear out over time and let the brake fluid seep thru to the outside of the cylinder. The wheel cylinder boot usually traps a small amount of fluid before it contaminates the entire rear brake assembly.