Product description

If your Volkswagen is equipped with drum brakes and the car continues to pull to the side during braking, even though the brake shoes are properly adjusted and the brake cylinders and hoses are in good condition, replace the brake shoes. Our Volkswagen is very sensitive to this, not least because of the low weight at the front.

Inspect the brake linings in time for the correct thickness, you can find this information in your Volkswagen workshop book, and replace them if they fall below the minimum thickness. It is advisable to replace all mounting parts at the same time (see tab "Options") If the car does not have an automatic brake adjustment system, the brake shoes must be readjusted by pressing the brake pedal a few times and then use a screwdriver through the brake lining inspection holes to turn the adjustment gears (first turn the brake shoes against the brake drum and then 2 or 3 teeth back).

The brake shoes listed here are of comparable quality to the original. The most popular set is also available in an economical version (quality B) which you will find under the "alternatives" tab.

Tip: Brake dust builds up against the brake shoe. By sanding the top and bottom of the brake shoe at the sides, the brake dust is prevented from accumulating and therefore does not end up between the brake shoe and the brake drum. Excessive brake dust makes the brake shoes smoother. If you ensure that this happens as little as possible, you can not only do more with your brake shoes, but the braking effect is also positively influenced. Some A-qualité brake shoes already have this applied at the factory but not all models.

Warning: No brake shoe in our range contains the banned and carcinogenic material asbestos. Keep in mind that your old brake shoes may contain this. Don't get exposed to asbestos and take precautions.