Keep your drum brakes working quietly and reliably with the Dynamic Friction Company Drum Brake Hardware Kit 370-74001 (also written 37074001). This front drum brake hardware kit installs as a direct-fit replacement on many vehicles, among them the 1958-1977 Volkswagen Beetle, 1973-1974 Volkswagen Thing and 1958-1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application details. When you reline drum shoes, fresh hardware helps the brake shoes apply and return as designed.
Sold as an axle kit, not per side, so one kit services both wheels on the front axle. Replacing the small hardware whenever you service the drums is good practice, since fatigued springs and clips can let shoes drag or bind. If worn or corroded drum hardware is behind your braking complaint, this kit replaces those wear components.
What vehicles does this kit fit?
It is a front drum brake hardware kit that fits many vehicles, among them the 1958-1977 Volkswagen Beetle, 1973-1974 Volkswagen Thing and 1958-1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Is this sold per wheel or per axle?
It is sold as an axle kit, not per side, so a single kit provides the hardware for both front wheels.
What does a drum brake hardware kit include?
Drum brake hardware kits typically supply the small drum-brake hardware such as return springs, hold-down springs and clips used to retain and return the brake shoes. Refer to the listing for exact contents.
Should I replace this hardware when I reline my shoes?
Replacing the springs and clips whenever you service the drums is good practice, since fatigued hardware can let the shoes drag or bind.
Will new hardware fix a dragging or noisy drum brake?
If worn or corroded springs and clips are the cause of the drag or noise, this kit replaces those components. Diagnose the brake first, as other parts can cause the same symptoms.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
