VW Rear Right Drum Brake Push Rod – 171-609-804

Maintain your classic VW's braking balance with this Genuine-style Rear Right Drum Brake Push Rod. Also known as a "pusher" or "spreader bar," this critical component sits between the brake shoes. It is responsible for maintaining the correct distance between the shoes and the drum, ensuring your brake pedal remains firm and your rear brakes engage evenly.

This specific bar is designed for early models without self-adjusting brakes and features a left-hand thread (often marked with an "L") for the adjustment side, specifically for the Right (Passenger) side of the vehicle.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

This push rod fits the following models equipped with 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

• Precise Brake Spacing: Ensures the brake shoes are held at the optimal distance from the drum for immediate braking response.

• Left-Hand Thread (LH): Correctly threaded for the right-hand (passenger) side adjustment assembly.

• Durable Steel Construction: Built to handle the high-pressure environment of the drum brake assembly without bending or stripping.

• Direct OEM Replacement: Manufactured to the exact specifications of part number 171-609-804 for a perfect fit in early non-self-adjusting systems.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 171-609-804

• Position: Rear Right (Passenger Side)

• Thread: Left-Hand Thread (LH)

• Application: For models without self-adjusting brake mechanisms.

Installation & Tech Tips

• Identify Your System: This bar is specifically for early cars that require manual brake adjustment. If your car has been converted to a later "self-adjusting" wedge-style system, this part will not fit.

• Check the Threads: Before installation, ensure the threads are clean and lightly lubricated with high-temperature brake grease to prevent seizing.

• Complete the Axle: For balanced braking, it is always best to inspect the push rod on the opposite side (Left Side: 171-609-803) whenever you are servicing your rear drums.

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