EMPI 1966-1977 VW Beetle & 1966 Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Bolt-On - 4x130

Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit for 1966-1977 VW Beetle & 1966 Karmann Ghia - 4x130

• Better Stopping Power Compared to Stock, Drum Brakes
• Stock VW Disc Brake Calipers & Rotors
• Simple, Bolt On Installation Mounts to Stock Spindles
• VW 4-Lug 4x130 Bolt Pattern (Factory for 1968-Later)
• Keeps Your Vehicle at Stock Height

EMPI's bolt-on, front disc brake kit fits VW Beetles from 1966-1977 and and 1966 Karmann Ghias. This rotors in this kit come with the 4x130, stock VW 4-lug bolt pattern. The kit includes a caliper bracket that mounts to the stock height, drum brake spindle and greatly improves the stopping power for your vintage VW. The disc brake kit includes caliper brackets, calipers & pads, mounting hardware and instructions. The bolt on disc brake conversion kit will only work with stock, drum brake spindles. If you have drop spindles, factory disc brake spindles, or disc brake drop spindles, this kit will not fit.

This Disc Brake Conversion Kit includes the following:

• 4x130 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 14x1.5 Threads
  
• Brake Calipers & Pads
• Caliper Mounting Brackets
• Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Quick Bleeder Valves Save Time & Effort

We recommend adding quick bleeder valves when installing this disc brake kit. You will need to bleed the brakes, it's never fun, but the quick bleeders save you time, effort, and a headache. The quick bleeders have a one-way check valve that allows air and brake fluid out and they don't allow air back in. Install the quick bleeders, open up the valve, start pumping the brakes and when you get consistent, constant, clean brake fluid, close them up and move on to the next wheel.

Installation Notes:

• Your original bearings and races can be re-used. New disc brake wheel seals must be installed. There are two options, depending on the year of your vehicle and you can add them to the kit from using drop-down options above.
• 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 going to add a rear disc brake kit and convert to four-wheel disc brakes, you must install a large bore master cylinder.

If you have a 1966-1967 Beetle or a 1966 Karmann Ghia:

This kit uses the 4-lug VW pattern instead of the 5-lug pattern that came original on your vehicle. If you want the factory, wide 5 bolt pattern, click below for the 5 lug version:

• 5 Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit for 1966-1967 Beetle and 1966 Karmann Ghia

Rear Disc Brake Kits & Dropped Spindle Kits

If you are looking to add 4 wheel disc brakes and want the rear kit, click the link below. Or, if you are looking to lower your vehicle, we offer a kit that comes with drop spindles. Check out the links below:

• Dropped Spindle 4x130, 4 Lug Front Disc Brake Kit
• 4x130 4 Lug VW Rear Disc Brake Kits

Our Expert's Take:

Stock drum brakes are adequate enough for a stock VW, if all the components are in good working order. As soon as any performance modifications are made to your VW, the original brakes should be upgraded to suit. Virtually no modern cars use drum brakes, least of all on the front of the car where most of the braking power is. Updating the brakes on your VW should be considered mandatory for any car that is driven regularly. The Bolt On Ball Joint Standard Beetle or Karmann Ghia front disc brake kit uses factory based Disc Brake components that were available from the factory including stock Karmann Ghia brake calipers and rotors. That means no proprietary parts so getting replacement parts down the road doesn't require a trip to a specialty VW parts store.

Sam

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Sam Mebane joined the Jbugs team way back in the mid 90's. A Class 11 racing enthusiast, Sam has amassed in-depth knowledge on VW electrical systems and Beetle suspension. He has restored a plethora of VW's including a VW Thing, Squareback, several Beetles, and (currently) a Super Beetle. Customer service, tech support, product testing & development, and youtube spokesperson, Sam has done it all here at JBugs.