EMPI 5x205 Bolt-on Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 1968.5-1977 Beetle & 1973-1974 Thing

EMPI 5x205 Bolt-on Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 1968.5-1977 Beetle & 1973-1974 Thing

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  • Modern Disc Brake Stopping Power
  • "Zero Offset" does not increase track width
  • Bolt On Kit does not require replacing spindles
  • Includes a Dual Circuit Master Cylinder
  • This Kit Only Works with 15" or Larger Wheels

    • EMPI's Zero Off-Set Zero Off-Set Ball Joint Front 5x205 Wide 5 Lug Disc Brake Kit fits late Ball Joint Front End VW Standard Beetles from May of 1968 through 1977 and 1973 through 1974 VW Things.For 1968 models, if your outer tie rod end has a 19mm head nut you have a late 1968. If you have a 17mm head you'll need the early 1968 kit. This kit will fit your existing stock ball joint drum brake spindles and greatly improves the stopping power on an Standard Beetles or VW Things. The zero offset means that the track width will not increase so there are no tire and wheel clearance issues compared to stock. The disc brake kit includes new front rotors, calipers & pads, caliper mounting brackets, a master cylinder, brake hoses, bearings & seals, mounting hardware and instructions. Kit employs floating calipers, which utilize a single piston and are designed to move or slide to establish contact with both sides of the disc.

    This kit includes the following:

    • 5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
    • Brake Calipers & Pads
    • Caliper Mounting Brackets
    • Master Cylinder
    • Brake Hoses
    • Wheel Bearings & Grease Seals
    • Mounting Hardware & Instructions

    Click here for Quick Bleeder Valves which make bleeding your brakes much easier!

    Installation Notes:
    This kit can only be used with stock, VW Ball Joint Drum Brake Spindles. It can not be used with drop spindles or other disc brake spindles.

    All brake parts must be thoroughly cleaned and disc brake grease must be used on all brake pad contact surfaces or brake squeak and vibration may occur.

    15" or larger wheels must be used with the disc brake kit. 14" wheels can not be used.

    The included master cylinder is for use with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, it will not be sufficient. You must install a separately sold, large bore master cylinder. There is no credit value for the included master cylinder as it comes as part of this kit.


    California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
    Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.
    VW Beetle
    Sedan
    1968 - 1977
    Sunroof
    1968 - 1977
    Convertible
    1968 - 1970
    VW Thing
    Thing
    1973 - 1974

    Installation Notes:

    This kit can only be used with stock, VW Ball Joint Drum Brake Spindles. It can not be used with drop spindles or other disc brake spindles.

    All brake parts must be thoroughly cleaned and disc brake grease must be used on all brake pad contact surfaces or brake squeak and vibration may occur.

    15" or larger wheels must be used with the disc brake kit. 14" wheels can not be used.

    The included master cylinder is for use with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, it will not be sufficient. You must install a separately sold, large bore master cylinder. There is no credit value for the included master cylinder as it comes as part of this kit.

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