Keep your rear drum brakes working smoothly with the Dynamic Friction Company Drum Brake Hardware Kit 370-74010. This rear hardware kit is a direct-fit replacement for the 1979 Volkswagen Transporter and the 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment. When you reline or service the rear drums, the aging return springs, hold-down clips and retainers should be replaced along with the shoes so the brakes seat, self-adjust and release the way they should.
Sold as an axle kit, not per side, so it covers the rear axle in a single package. If worn or corroded drum hardware is behind a dragging shoe, a shoe that won't self-adjust, or rattling and squeal from the rear brakes, this kit replaces those small components. Always diagnose the cause and inspect the shoes, drums and wheel cylinders before reassembly.
What vehicles does this kit fit?
It is a direct-fit rear drum brake hardware kit for the 1979 Volkswagen Transporter and the 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Is this for the front or rear brakes?
This is a rear drum brake hardware kit, cataloged for the rear axle of the listed applications.
Is this sold per wheel or per axle?
It is sold as an axle kit, not per side, so one kit covers the rear axle rather than a single wheel.
Does this kit include brake shoes?
No. This is a hardware kit for the small springs, clips and retainers used during a drum service; brake shoes, drums and wheel cylinders are ordered separately.
When should I replace the drum brake hardware?
Replace it whenever you reline the rear drums, or if worn or corroded hardware is causing a dragging shoe, poor self-adjustment, or rattle and noise. Diagnose the cause first.
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.
