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About Our 1956 VW Beetle Brake Parts

We offer a complete selection of 1956 VW Beetle Brake Parts. We sell only the highest quality brake parts available. We believe that the functionality of your brakes is one of the most important parts of your VW. This is why we only sell top quality VW Brake parts that we trust to give your car the stopping power it needs.

Our Volkswagen Brake Parts selection includes VW Brake Shoes, Brake Pads, Master Cylinders, Brake Hoses, Brake Lines, Brake Reservoirs, and Brake Hardware Kits.

The Volkswagen Beetle was originally made with Drum Brakes. This system can provide adequate braking power in most circumstances, but has a tendency to fade or lose effectiveness in high braking conditions. We offer VW Disc Brake conversion kits if you are ready to convert to Disc Brakes in your Volkswagen.

We only sell the highest quality German, Italian, and TRW Volkswagen Brake products that are made to last a lifetime.





1956 VW Bug Front Brakes

We offer a complete selection of 1956 VW Beetle Front Brake Parts. The front brakes typically account for over 70% of your VW's stopping power so it is important to have reliable front brakes.We offer front brake shoes and pads. We also offer a large selection of master cylinders, brake light switches, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, line kits, and all of the hardware needed for a complete overhaul of your front brakes. Your brakes are one of the most important safety features on your VW, so we only sell top quality VW Brake parts that we trust to give your car the stopping power it needs.

The 1954-1967 VW Beetle have the 5 lug, 5x205mm pattern brake drum. This system can provide adequate braking power in most circumstances, but has a tendency to fade or lose effectiveness in high braking conditions. We offer VW Disc Brake conversion kits if you are ready to convert to Disc Brakes in your Volkswagen.





1956 VW Bug Rear Brakes

We offer a complete selection of 1956 VW Beetle Rear Brake Parts. Our inventory of parts includes rear brake drums, brake shoes, and pads. We also offer a large selection of master cylinders, brake light switches, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, line kits, and all of the hardware needed for a complete overhaul of your rear brakes.

Properly functioning brakes are critical to the safety of your vehicle. Don't settle for anything but the best when it comes to restoring your Volkswagen brakes. We only sell top quality VW Brake parts that we trust to give your car the stopping power it needs.





1956 VW Bug Brake Rebuild Kits

Our brake rebuild kits include everything you need to freshen up your brakes ensure you have the stopping power you need. Our kits include a new master cylinder, front and rear wheel cylinders, front and rear brake hoses (all German made) front and rear brake shoes and front and rear brake hardware kits.

Our 1956 VW Beetle Brake Rebuild Kit includes:
  • 1, 113611021C, German Brake Master Cylinder
  • 2, 113611055, German Front Brake Wheel Cylinders
  • 2, 113611053, German Rear Brake Wheel Cylinders
  • 2, 704-162, Front & Rear Brake Shoe Sets
  • 2, 113611701, German Front Brake Hoses
  • 2, 211611775B, German Rear Brake Hoses
  • 2, 113698002A, Front & Rear Brake Hardware Kits




1956 VW Bug Disc Brake Conversion Kits

A brake drum system applies friction from the brake shoes to the brake drums which rotate with the wheel of the car. This friction is the stopping force of the car. Disc brakes rely on the same principles but instead of housing the major components in a metal drum, they use a rotor with more surface area and a caliper that clamps the rotor to stop the wheel movement. The superior design of disc brakes makes them a far safer and more reliable option.

Many automotive manufacturers switched, on a widespread scale, from drum brakes to disc brakes. Even though Classic Volkswagens we originally made with drum brakes VW realized the superior stopping power of disc brakes and eventually offered the Type 3, Karmann Ghia, and Bus with disc brakes on the front wheels.

Volkswagen Drum Brakes provide adequate stopping power in most circumstances. We offer the VW Drum Brake parts to restore your Volkswagen brakes to stock. We highly recommend converting to Disc Brakes if you have made changes to your VW to add more horsepower or increased the size of the wheels, or if the original brakes have a tendency to fade or lose effectiveness in high braking conditions.

We offer a front and rear VW Disc Brake Conversion Kit with easy install instructions. Converting to VW Disc Brakes will provide more reliable, consistent, straight line stopping power, and perform better in wet weather. If you are converting to front and rear disc brakes a large bore master cylinder is required to provide adequate volume to operate the front and rear calipers.





1956 VW Bug Master Cylinders, Reservoirs, Lines

We carry German and TRW made stock master cylinders as well as 22mm and 20.6mm "Big Bore" master cylinders. We only offer high quality brake products that we know can provide your VW with the stopping power it needs.

In addition to master cylinders, we also offer brake fluid reservoirs, brake lines and wheel cylinders to help you complete your VW brake job.

1956 VW Beetle Hard Brake Line Index:
  • 113611723A - 200mm - Master Cylinder to Front Left Brake Hose
  • 113611724B - 425mm - Master Cylinder to Front Right Brake Hose
  • 211611741K - 2180mm - Master Cylinder to Rear Brake Line "T"
  • 113611763A - 190mm - Rear Brake Line "T" to Left Rear Brake Hose
  • 211611723A - 720mm - Rear Brake Line "T" to Right Rear Brake Hose
  • 113611782 - 390mm - Rear Brake Hose to Left or Right Rear Wheel Cylinder (on the Axle Tubes, 2 needed per car)






    • 1956 VW Bug Wheel Bearings, Seals, Axle Boots

    We offer a complete selection of VW Wheel Bearings, Seals and Axle Boots for your 1956 VW Beetle. Our selection of parts includes VW Washers and Lock Nuts, Grease Caps and Oil Seals, Front and Rear Wheel Bearings and Rear Axle seals and Kits.





    1956 VW Bug Brake Accessories

    Our large selection of Brake Accessories for your 1956 VW Beetle includes emergency brake handles, pedal pads, brake line grommets and hand brake cables. Renovate your VW Beetle with our high quality brake accessories that are built to last.

    1956 VW Bug Brake Parts Tech Tips & Resources
    VW Hard Metal Brake Line Index

    Hard Metal Brake Lines connect the Master Cylinder to the front and rear wheel cylinders or brake calipers providing a simple, effective way of transmitting the brake fluid through the hydraulic system. VW used a number of different lengths of steel brakes lines in Beetles, Buses, Karmann Ghias, Type 3 Squarebacks, Notchbacks & Fastbacks, Super Beetles and Things.
    VW Master Cylinder Index

    If you need to replace your master cylinder, you will need to be certain of the proper positioning and connections. Our Master Cylinder Index includes diagrams with all you need to know.
    VW Brake Backing Plate Index

    Feel confident in replacing your brakes with our VW Brake Backing Plate Index. We provide diagrams for classic VW models to help you with a seemless repair.
    German vs. Brazilian VW Master Cylinders

    Customers ask if German Master Cylinders are made for German made cars and Brazilian Master Cylinders are made for Brazilian cars. We hope to clear up some of this confusion.
    Which Disc Brake Conversion Kit Fits My Car?

    Our JBugs VW Techs have put together this chart to help you know which disc brake conversion kit is right for your Classic VW.
    VW Beetle Brake Inspection Video

    Ensuring you can stop your car is the most important aspect of driving. We show you how to inspect all of the brake components of your Beetle, from the drums and shoes to the hardware and hydraulics.
    VW Disc Brake Conversion Video

    Learn how to install new disc brake drop spindles on your classic VW Beetle. In this video, Jaime, a VW Technician at JBugs, walks us through the process of installing a new disc brake conversion kit. This installation is done on a 1969 VW Beetle and is converted to a 5 by 205 lug pattern.
    Parking Brake Rebuild Video

    It is very common for the parking brake in VWs to be pulled to far which causes the pushrod to pop out. Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to reset the pushrod and ensure your parking brake works properly.
    How to Bleed Your Brakes Video

    Bleeding your brake system is a necessity when replacing any hydraulic brake component and is a very crucial step that will usually require an assistant. Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to make your VW stop safely. If you do not feel comfortable or capable of bleeding your brakes do not hesitate to take your car to a mechanic.
    Brake Shoe Replacement Video

    Replacing the rear brake shoes in your VW is a fairly simple affair provided you have a few tools. Follow along with one of our techs as he shows you how to replace and adjust the rear brakes on your VW.
    Spun Brake Drum Video

    Join us as we walk you through a quick tech tip on how to diagnose and repair a possible spun brake drum. Learn the tricks that you can't find anywhere else with JBugs Tech Tips Video Series.
    Rear Disc Brake Installation Video

    If you've ever felt like your VW needs a little more stopping power on the rear end of your VW, or are going for the bragging rights of having 4 wheel disc brakes, than an upgrade to rear disc brakes may be for you. We have already shown you how to swap up to disc brakes on the front.
    Master Cylinder & Brake Line Replacement Video

    Now that our 1963 Beetle has 4 wheel disc brakes it needs a master cylinder that can operate them. We swap out the stock single circuit master cylinder for a dual circuit large bore unit.
    Quick Brake Bleeders Installation

    Our 1971 Super Beetle Brake System is almost completely installed. We'll finish up by installing a new brake fluid reservoir and feed lines so we can get fluid into the system. Then we'll install some quick bleeder valves on our disc brake calipers and bleed the brakes.
    VW Brake Line Installation

    Follow along as we install new stainless steel brake hard lines along with stainless steel braided brake hoses to plumb the brake system of our Euro Look Beetle.
    VW Dual Circuit Master Cylinder Installation

    Now that we have 4 Wheel Disc Brakes installed on our 1971 Super Beetle we need to install a master cylinder that can supply the appropriate amount of fluid to the calipers. The installation is quite simple and takes just a few tools.
    VW Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit Installation

    Since we installed an EMPI premium disc brake on the front of our Super Beetle, we didn’t want the rear to feel neglected so we decided to install a corresponding premium disc brake kit on the rear. We also install stainless steel braided brake hoses for a complete performance braking system.
    VW Front Brake Rebuild Video

    Replacing wheel cylinders along with brake hoses, shoes and hardware is a job just about any VW driver can manage. Bleeding your brake system afterwards is a necessity and is a very crucial step that will usually require an assistant. Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to make your VW stop safely.
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