Give your rear drum brakes fresh seals and a tested bore with the Dorman First Stop drum brake wheel cylinder, part number W96402, a direct-fit replacement for the 1975-1980 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1975-1980 Volkswagen Scirocco. The wheel cylinder turns hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder into the force that pushes the brake shoes outward against the drum.
Dorman engineered this wheel cylinder to match the fit, function and performance of the original on the listed applications. Each unit is manufactured and tested for quality assurance.
- Direct replacement: designed as a direct match for the original rear drum brake wheel cylinder on the listed vehicles.
- Cost-effective service: replacing the cylinder while the drum brakes are being serviced is a fast, dependable way to help maintain brake performance.
- Quality materials: built with EPDM rubber cups and boots.
- Professionally tested: the cylinder bores are surface-tested to provide an optimum sealing surface for the pressure cups.
Signs a wheel cylinder may need replacing include brake fluid seeping inside the drum or onto the backing plate, fluid-soaked brake shoes, a soft or low brake pedal, or the vehicle pulling to one side under braking. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts; if a leaking or sticking wheel cylinder is the problem, this unit replaces it. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level fitment details.
Interchange: 784-96400 · 84-96400 · 101-1052 · W-02400 · 072-8038 · 072-8177 · 134.33400 · 134.34000 · 135.33400 · 375-31000 · 375-74010
18E135 · W906422 · 33794 · WC13794 · 96402 · WC37345 · 171611051B · 171611053 · 211611053 · F96402 · WC96402 · 78496400 · 8496400 · 1011052 · W02400 · 0728038 · 0728177 · 13433400 · 13434000 · 13533400 · 37531000 · 37574010
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
18E135, 784-96400, 84-96400, W906422, 101-1052, W-02400, 072-8038, 072-8177, 33794, 134.33400, 134.34000, 135.33400, WC13794, 375-31000, 375-74010, 96402, WC37345, 171611051B, 171611053, 211611053, F96402, WC96402
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a drum brake wheel cylinder do?
It uses hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder to push the brake shoes outward against the drum, which slows the wheel. The W96402 is a rear-position wheel cylinder.
Which vehicles does the W96402 fit?
It is a direct-fit rear wheel cylinder for the 1975-1980 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1975-1980 Volkswagen Scirocco. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
What are the cups and boots made of?
Dorman lists EPDM rubber for both the cups and the boots on this wheel cylinder.
How is this wheel cylinder tested?
The bores are surface-tested to provide an optimum sealing surface for the pressure cups, and each unit is manufactured and tested for quality assurance.
What are signs a wheel cylinder may need replacing?
Common signs include brake fluid leaking inside the drum, wet or contaminated shoes, a soft pedal, or pulling when braking. Diagnose the cause first, since other brake parts can cause similar symptoms.
