EMPI 1971-1979 VW Super Beetle Disc Brake Kit with Wilwood Calipers - Front - 5x130 - 4.75

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1971-1979 VW Super Beetle Disc Brake Kit with Wilwood Calipers

  • Silver Zinc Plated Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
  • Wilwood Disc Brake Calipers & Pads
  • Simple Bolt On Installation

EMPI's Wilwood Caliper equipped, 5x130 & 4.75 Bolt Pattern Front Disc Brake Kit fits 1971 through 1979 Super Beetles. This disc brake kit will give your classic VW the stopping power of modern brake technology. The disc brake kit includes silver zinc plated rotors that are cross drilled and slotted for cooling, bearings, wheel seals, dust caps, brake hard lines, mounting hardware and instructions. To provide the clamping power, EMPI has contracted with Wilwood Brakes to develop this stock VW style replacement brake caliper. The billet aluminum Wilwood Drop Spindle Disc Brake Conversion Kit includes Wilwood specific brake pads to complete the ultimate brake system upgrade. The calipers are available in a raw finish, or in a Black or Red painted finish for a custom look, just make the selection above.

This kit includes the following:

  • Silver Zinc Plated Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
  • 5x130 Lug Pattern with 14x1.5 Threads
  • 5x4.75 Lug Pattern with 12x1.5 Threads
  • Wilwood Brake Calipers & Pads
  • Bearings, Seals & Caps
  • Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Installation Notes:

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

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./p>

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./p>



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