Send pedal effort to your brakes as hydraulic pressure with the Beck/Arnley brake master cylinder 072-8030, a direct-replacement 1965-1966 VW Beetle master cylinder that also fits the 1965-1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Beck/Arnley designs its parts as direct replacements for original equipment on foreign nameplates, paying close attention to form, fit and function. This unit arrives as a complete new assembly made specifically for these applications.
- OE form, fit and function: Matches the original master cylinder's form, fit and function.
- Complete new assembly: Supplied new, as a complete assembly.
- Quality construction: Built with durability in mind.
- Application specific: Made for the listed vehicles.
Beck/Arnley's product specialists work with a trusted global sourcing network to deliver OE-quality parts. Each part is made to meet Beck/Arnley's own requirements and specifications, so you can install it with confidence.
The master cylinder converts force from the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure. That pressure travels through the brake lines to apply the brakes. A soft or sinking pedal, brake fluid seeping around the cylinder, or a fluid level that keeps dropping can be signs the master cylinder may need replacing. Diagnose the cause before you replace it, because other brake components can produce similar symptoms. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete application details.
Interchange: 0331171408301 · 11553 · E99041 · 13033501 · M90547 · F90547 · 113611023B · 113611023BBR · 53754009381 · 6616050 · MC36272 · M20101
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
0331171408301, 11553, E99041, 13033501, M90547, F90547, 113611023B, 113611023BBR, 53754009381, 6616050, MC36272, M20101
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a brake master cylinder do?
It converts the force you apply to the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure. That pressure is sent through the brake lines to apply the brakes.
Is this the right brake master cylinder for a 1965-1966 Volkswagen Beetle?
The Beck/Arnley 072-8030 is listed for the 1965-1966 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1965-1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for full application details.
What is included with the 072-8030?
Beck/Arnley supplies it as a complete new brake master cylinder assembly, made specifically for the listed applications.
What are signs a master cylinder may need replacing?
Warning signs include a soft or sinking brake pedal, fluid leaking at the cylinder, or a fluid level that keeps dropping. Diagnose the cause first, because other brake parts can cause similar symptoms.
Does the brake system need to be bled after installation?
Yes. Bleed the brake hydraulic system after installing a new master cylinder. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct procedure and brake fluid.
