1965-1977 VW Beetle & Karmann Disc Brake Kit - Wilwood Calipers - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x130

1965-1977 VW Beetle & Karmann Disc Brake Kit - Wilwood Calipers

• Bolt-On 2.5" Drop Disc Brake Spindles
• Silver Zinc Plated Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
• Factory Ride & Steering Geometry
• Wilwood Disc Brake Calipers & Pads
• Simple Installation

EMPI's Wilwood Caliper equipped 2.5 inch Drop Spindle 5x130 & 5x4.75 Front Disc Brake Kit fits Ball Joint Front End Standard Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1966 through 1977. 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, silver zinc plated rotors that are cross drilled and slotted for cooling, bearings, wheel seals, dust caps, mounting hardware and instructions. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks. 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:

• 2.5" Disc Brake Drop Spindles
• Silver Zinc Plated, Cross Drilled & Slotted Front Brake Rotors
• 5x130 Pattern is drilled & tapped at 14x1.5mm
• 5x4.75 Pattern is drilled & tapped at 12x1.5mm
• Wilwood Brake Calipers & Pads
• Wheel Bearings, Bearing Caps & Grease 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.

1966 through May of 1968 models will need to swap to 1968.5 through 1977 Outer Tie Rod Ends.

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.

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, and cross drilled and slotted brake rotors add to a more high performance look. Wilwood Disc Brake Calipers add to the high performance looks. The Standard Beetle or Karmann Ghia drop spindle front disc brake kit lowers the front suspension 2.5"" while maintaining the factory ride and steering which is a plus for those looking to drop the front end a bit over stock.

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.