EMPI 1966-1977 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205

EMPI 1966-1977 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205

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Wide 5 Disc Brake Kit with Drop Spindles for 1966-1977 Beetle & Karmann Ghia

  • 2.5" Drop Disc Brake Spindles
  • Factory Ride & Steering Geometry
  • 5x205 Wide 5 Lug Pattern
  • 5/8" Wider Track Width

This 2.5" inch drop spindle front disc brake kit from EMPI is double-drilled for both the stock VW 5x205 (wide-5) and 5x130 (Porsche pattern). It fits standard Beetle with a ball joint from end and Karmann Ghias from 1966 through 1977. This disc brake kit will give your classic VW improved stopping power using disc brakes vs. the stock drum brakes. 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. 1966 through May 1968 Beetles and Ghias will need late model outer tie rod ends to use this drop spindle disc brake conversion kit. The later model parts can be found in the additional options drop-down selection above. Please note that the front track width of the front end of your vehicle will be increased by about 5/8" over stock. This means the wheels will sit out 5/16" farther per side than stock.

This kit includes the following:

  • Disc Brake 2.5" Drop Spindles
  • Dual Drilled 5 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
    • 5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
    • 5x130 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 14x1.5 Threads
  • Brake Calipers & Pads
  • Brake Hoses
  • Bearings & Seals
  • Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Low Profile Tires Required

Lower profile (shorter) tires must be used when installing drop spindles. We offer 145SR15 tires or 135SR15 tires that will fit with drop spindles.

Aftermarket, disc brake 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. We also recommend adding 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
1966 - 1977
Sunroof
1966 - 1977
Convertible
1966 - 1970
VW Karmann Ghia
Coupe
1966 - 1974
Convertible
1966 - 1974

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

The caliper stamped 22-2957B 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.

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.

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90 Day Return Policy

You can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.

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