EMPI 1954-1965 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Bolt-On - 5x205 Wide 5
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Wide 5, 5x205 Front Disc Brake Kit for 1954-1965 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia
- Modern Disc Brake Stopping Power
- "Zero Offset" does not increase track width
- Bolt On Kit works with your stock, drum brake spindles
- Includes a single circuit master cylinder
- Works with 15" or Larger Wheels, 14" wheels can not be used.
The EMPI 22-2880 is a front, wide-5 disc brake kit that its early link pin front-end VW Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1954 through 1965. This kit has a zero offset design that keeps that track width of the vehicle the same as stock to maintain factory steering geometry. This kit bolts directly to your stock, drum brake spindles and greatly improves the stopping power on an early Beetle or Karmann Ghia. This kit uses a floating caliper design, which uses a single piston and the caliper is designed to move and/or slide in order to establish contact with both sides of the rotor.
This kit includes the following:
- 5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threaded Studs
- Brake Calipers & Pads
- Caliper Mounting Brackets
- Master Cylinder
- Brake Hoses
- Uses (and includes) Stock Replacement Wheel Bearings & Grease Seals
- Mounting Hardware & Instructions
Please Note - This disc brake kit requires two bearing caps which are sold separately (or you can add them via the Options Tab above)
What does zero offset mean?
The zero offset means that the track width of your vehicle will not increase. So, there are no tire and wheel clearance issues compared to stock.
Pro Tip
We recommend adding 10x1.0mm quick bleeder valves which make bleeding your brakes much easier. After you install the brakes, you are going to have to bleed the lines. Save yourself some time and a headache and get the quick bleeders. You can add them to your cart using the drop down options above the Add to Cart button.
Installation Notes:This kit can only be used with the stock, drum brake spindles for link pin front ends. It can not be used with drop spindles or other disc brake spindles. If you have a ball-joint front end or if you want to add drop spindles there are other kits available and you should check out the links below.
- Wide 5 1954-1965 VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit with Drop Spindles
- Wide 5 VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit for Ball Joint Front Ends
- Replacement Rotor for This Disc Brake Kit
- Replacement Rotor for Wide 5 Disc Brake Kits with Drop Spindles
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.
If You Are Installing 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
The master cylinder included in this kit designed to work with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, it will not be sufficient. If you are installing disc brakes on all four corners,
you must install a large bore master cylinder which is sold separately. There is no credit value for the included master cylinder as it comes as part of this kit.
Our Expert's Take:
If you are going to upgrade any part of your classic VW, a disc brake kit is the first place to start. If you don't have brakes, you don't have a car. Unless you are doing a bone-stock restoration and trying to keep every as original as possible, I'd recommend upgrading to a disc brake kit. 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.
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 included master cylinder is for use with front disc brakes. However, if you are converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, it will not be sufficient. You must install a separately sold, large bore master cylinder. There is no credit value for the included master cylinder as it comes as part of this kit.
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Returns
90 Day Return PolicyYou can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.
The following items are final sale:
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- Electrical items
- Installed carburetors
- Once mounted, wheels cannot be returned