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

22-2983
EMPI 1966-1977 VW Beetle & 1966 Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Bolt-On - 4x130
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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 not fit with stock VW disc brake, drop spindles or disc brake drop spindles.

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

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

Installation Notes:
Your original bearings and races can be re-used. New disc brake wheel seals must be installed. For 1968.5 and later models, you can add the kit from the 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 converting to 4 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. Click below for the 5 lug version:

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:



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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Compatibility

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
Convertible
1966

Helpful Hints


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.

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