VW Rear Left Drum Brake Push Rod – 171-609-803

Ensure your classic VW stops straight and true with this Rear Left Drum Brake Push Rod. Often referred to as a "spreader bar," this component is the backbone of your rear drum assembly. It maintains the critical gap between your brake shoes, ensuring that your brake pedal stays firm and your stopping power is consistent.

This bar is designed specifically for early production models without self-adjusting brakes. It features a Right-Hand (RH) thread for the adjustment side and is engineered for the Left (Driver) side of the vehicle.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

This push rod fits the following models equipped with manual-adjust rear drum brakes:

VW Rabbit / Golf MK1

• 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

VW Scirocco MK1

• 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

VW Dasher / Passat B1

• 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Product Highlights & Features

• Restores Pedal Feel: Eliminates excessive pedal travel by keeping the brake shoes properly spaced within the drum.

• Right-Hand Thread (RH): Correctly threaded for the adjustment mechanism on the left-hand (driver) side of the car.

• High-Strength Steel: Built to withstand constant heat cycles and high pressure without warping or stripping the adjustment threads.

• Exact Fit: A direct replacement for OE part number 171-609-803, ensuring a seamless fit into your early braking system.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 171-609-803

• Position: Rear Left (Driver Side)

• Thread: Right-Hand Thread (RH)

• Application: Specifically for early models without self-adjusting wedge mechanisms.

Installation & Tech Tips

• The "Side-Specific" Rule: Brake push rods are side-specific due to their thread direction. Ensure you are installing this Right-Hand thread bar on the Left side of the vehicle to allow for proper manual adjustment.

• Service Recommendation: While the drum is disassembled, check the teeth on the adjustment star-wheel. If they are rounded or rusted, replacing them alongside this push rod will make future brake adjustments much easier.

• Lubrication: Use a small amount of high-temperature brake grease on the threaded portion to prevent the adjuster from seizing over time.

**Special Note: Once Stock is Depleted we will no longer be able to get this or the opposing side**