Service your front drum brakes with a replacement wheel cylinder: this Dorman drum brake wheel cylinder from the First Stop line, part number W96361, is a direct-fit front wheel cylinder for the 1971-1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-specific details.
The wheel cylinder takes hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder and uses it to push the brake shoes outward against the drum. Dorman designed this unit as a direct replacement, with the fit, function and performance of the original wheel cylinder on the listed applications. Each unit is manufactured and tested for quality assurance.
- Direct replacement: Engineered specifically as a direct match for the original drum brake wheel cylinder on particular vehicles.
- Cost-effective service: Replacing the cylinder while the drum brakes are already apart is a cost-effective step toward maintaining brake performance.
- Quality materials: Uses high-quality EPDM rubber cups and boots.
- Professionally tested: The wheel cylinder bores are surface-tested to give the pressure cups an optimum sealing surface.
Signs a wheel cylinder may need replacing include brake fluid seeping at the drum or backing plate, a soft or low brake pedal, or the vehicle pulling to one side under braking. Other brake components can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
Interchange: 784-94112 · 101-1045 · W-20112 · 072-8055 · 134.33112 · 135.33112 · 375-74004
78494112 · 1011045 · W20112 · 0728055 · 13433112 · 13533112 · 37574004 · W906318 · 33668 · WC13668 · WC37216 · 361611067A · F96361 · WC96361
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
784-94112, W906318, 101-1045, W-20112, 072-8055, 33668, 134.33112, 135.33112, WC13668, 375-74004, WC37216, 361611067A, F96361, WC96361
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a drum brake wheel cylinder do?
It receives hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder and uses it to push the brake shoes outward against the drum. The pressure cups seal the bore so it can hold that pressure.
Does Dorman W96361 fit the 1971-1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle?
Yes. It is listed as a front drum brake wheel cylinder for the 1971-1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
What are the cups and boots made of?
Dorman makes the cups and boots on this wheel cylinder from high-quality EPDM rubber.
What signs mean a wheel cylinder may need replacing?
Fluid leaking at the drum or backing plate, a soft or low pedal, or pulling during braking may indicate a wheel cylinder problem. Other parts can cause these symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Is there anything to know about installation?
Install it during a drum brake service, following the vehicle's service information. Afterward, bleed the brake system and check for leaks before driving.
