EMPI 1971-79 VW Super Beetle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Bolt-On - Drilled & Slotted 4x130

EMPI 4x130 4-Lug Disc Brake Conversion Kit

• Factory-based disc brake upgrade
• Stock VW disc brake calipers and pads
• Silver zinc-plated cross-drilled and slotted brake rotors
• Simple bolt-on installation

EMPI's Bolt On 4x130 4 Lug Disc Brake Kit fits VW Super Beetles from 1971 through 1979. 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 stars of this kit though are the silver zinc plated cross drilled and slotted disc brake rotors that add good looks that correspond with their high performance.

Kit Includes

• Silver zinc-plated cross-drilled and slotted brake rotors
• 4x130 lug pattern with 14x1.5 threads
• Brake calipers and pads
• Bearing caps
• 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

• 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.

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. 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.