VW Brake Drum - Genuine VW 5C0609617A

Product Information

A brake drum is a cylindrical braking component used in drum brake systems, typically found on the rear wheels of many vehicles. When the brake pedal is pressed, brake shoes press outward against the inside surface of the drum, creating friction that slows or stops the wheel. Made of durable cast iron or steel, brake drums must withstand high heat and stress while providing consistent braking performance.

• Reduced braking efficiency, often requiring longer stopping distances.
• Pulsation or vibration when braking, caused by an out-of-round or warped drum.
• Grinding or scraping noises, indicating excessive wear or damage to the drum surface.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.