EMPI 1954-1965 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit Front Bolt On 4x130

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EMPI Front 4x130 4-Lug Disc Brake Conversion Kit

  • Factory-based disc brake upgrade
  • Stock VW disc brake calipers and rotors
  • Bolt-on installation to original spindles

EMPI's Bolt On Front 4x130 4 Lug Disc Brake Kit fits Link Pin Front End VW Beetles from 1954 through 1965 and 1956 through 1956 Karmann Ghias. 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 4x130 drilled brake rotors, bearings, spacers & seals, caliper brackets, calipers & pads, mounting hardware and instructions. The bolt on disc brake conversion kit will not fit with stock VW disc brake, drop spindles or disc brake drop spindles.

Kit Includes

  • 4x130 lug pattern brake rotors with 14x1.5 threads
  • Axle spacers, wheel bearings, and seals
  • Brake calipers and pads
  • Caliper mounting brackets
  • Mounting hardware and 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

  • Late model Type 1 bearing caps must be used on the disc brake rotors.
  • All brake parts must be thoroughly cleaned, and disc brake grease must be applied to all brake pad contact surfaces to prevent squeaking and vibration.
  • 15" or larger wheels are required for this disc brake kit—14" wheels will not fit.
  • The stock master cylinder can be used with front disc brakes. However, if converting to four-wheel disc brakes, a large bore master cylinder is required.

Brake Hose Compatibility

JBugs staff member Sam.

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 Link Pin 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



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

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

Installation Notes:
Late model Type 1 bearing caps must be used on the disc brake rotors.

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.

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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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