EMPI 1954-1965 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205

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Front Disc Brake Kit for 1954-1965 Beetle & Karmann Ghia with Drop Spindles and 5x205 Rotors

2.5" Drop Disc Brake Spindles
Factory Ride & Steering Geometry
5x205 Wide 5 Lug Pattern
5/8" Wider Track Width
Requires 15" Or Larger Wheels

EMPI's 2.5 inch drop spindle front disc brake kit is double-drilled for both 5x205 (wide-5) and 5x130 (Porsche pattern) and fits Link Pin front end Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1954 through 1965. This disc brake kit will give your classic VW the stopping power of modern brake technology. The disc brake kit includes new 2.5" drop spindles, front rotors, calipers & pads, brake hoses, bearings & seals, mounting hardware and instructions. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks. Pressing out the original link and king pins is necessary when installing new link pin spindles. Replacement king pins and link pins are available in the options above along with disc brake kit specific grease caps. Note that the front track width will be increased by about 5/8" over stock. Meaning the wheels will sit out 5/16" farther per side than stock.

This kit includes the following:

Disc Brake 2.5" Drop Spindles
Brake Rotors with Drilled with both 5x205 (12x1.5) and 5x130 (14x1.5) Bolt Pattern
Brake Calipers & Pads
Brake Hoses
Bearings & Seals
Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Please Note

Low profile (shorter) tires must be used when installing drop spindles. We offer 145SR15 or 135SR15 tires that will fit with drop spindles. Your local tire shop can offer many other options that will work as well.
Aftermarket Disc Brake Kit specific grease caps are available in the options above for those that don't want to modify or glue(silicone) on original VW grease caps.
Removing the original link pins and king pins is necessary to install the new drop spindles. New king and link pins are available in the Additional Options tab above.

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

Installation Notes:

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 stock master cylinder can be used with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, you must install a large bore master cylinder.
Drop Spindles can not be used on Super Beetles.

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

1954 - 1965

Ragtop

1954 - 1963

Sunroof

1964 - 1965

Convertible

1954 - 1965

VW Karmann Ghia

Coupe

1956 - 1965

Convertible

1957 - 1965

Note: If you do not purchase the EMPI grease caps, Link Pin Style Grease Caps will have to be modified to fit these rotors.

The caliper stamped 22-2957B is for the left side.

The caliper stamped 22-2956B is for the right side.

Low profile (shorter) tires must be used when installing drop spindles. We offer 145SR15 or 135SR15 tires that will fit with drop spindles. Your local tire shop can offer many other options that will work as well.

Aftermarket Disc Brake Kit specific grease caps are available in the options above for those that don't want to modify or glue(silicone) on original VW grease caps.

Removing the original link pins and king pins is necessary to install the new drop spindles. New king and link pins are available in the Additional Options tab above.

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

Installation Notes:
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 stock master cylinder can be used with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, you must install a large bore master cylinder.

Drop Spindles can not be used on Super Beetles. s="red">A Dual Circuit, Large Bore Master Cylinder should be used if converting to 4 wheel disc brakes.

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