1966-77 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - Drilled & Slotted - 4x130

EMPI 2.5" Drop Spindle 4x130 Front Cross Drilled and Slotted Disc Brake Kit

• Bolt-on 2.5" drop disc brake spindles
• Silver zinc-plated, cross drilled and slotted brake rotors
• Maintains factory ride and steering geometry
• Factory-based disc brake calipers and rotors
• Simple installation

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 cross drilled & slotted brake rotors, calipers & pads, bearings & seals, mounting hardware and instructions. These drop spindles are made for use with stock shocks. 1966 through May 1968 Beetles and Ghias will need late model outer tie rod ends to use this drop spindle disc brake conversion kit which can be added with the options above.

Product Fitment

• 1966-1977 Standard Beetle (ball joint front end)
• 1966-1977 Karmann Ghia

This Kit Includes

• Disc brake 2.5" drop spindles
• Silver zinc-plated, cross drilled and slotted brake rotors
• 4x130 lug pattern with 14x1.5 threads
• Brake calipers and pads
• Bearings and seals
• Mounting hardware and instructions

Installation Notes

• Low profile (shorter) tires must be used when installing drop spindles. We offer 145R15 tires or 135R15 tires that will fit with drop spindles.
• 1966 through May of 1968 models will need to swap to 1968.5 through 1977 outer tie rod ends.
• Drop ppindles can not be used on Super Beetles.
• All brake parts must be thoroughly cleaned, and disc brake grease should be applied to all brake pad contact surfaces to prevent squeaks and vibrations.
• 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.

For easier brake bleeding, consider adding quick bleeder valves to your order.

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.