- 2.5" Drop Disc Brake Spindles
- Factory Ride & Steering Geometry
- 5x205 Wide 5 Lug Pattern
- 5/8" Wider Track Width
This 2.5" inch drop spindle front disc brake kit from EMPI is double-drilled for both the stock VW 5x205 (wide-5) and 5x130 (Porsche pattern). It fits standard Beetle with a ball joint from end and Karmann Ghias from 1966 through 1977. This disc brake kit will give your classic VW improved stopping power using disc brakes vs. the stock drum brakes. The disc brake kit includes new 2.5" drop spindles, front rotors, calipers & pads, brake hoses, 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. The later model parts can be found in the additional options drop-down selection above. Please note that the front track width of the front end of your vehicle will be increased by about 5/8" over stock. This means the wheels will sit out 5/16" farther per side than stock.
This kit includes the following:
- Disc Brake 2.5" Drop Spindles
- Dual Drilled 5 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
- 5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
- 5x130 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 14x1.5 Threads
- Brake Calipers & Pads
- Brake Hoses
- Bearings & Seals
- Mounting Hardware & Instructions
Low Profile Tires Required
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Important Info About Your Beetle Brakes
Most Beetles before 1967 have four-wheel drum brakes (after 1967 Beetles had disc brakes). This means that your braking system is composed of a master cylinder filled with brake fluid, a push rod, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, a brake plate, and brake drums. We offer all of these replacement Beetle brake parts on this page.
Not sure which Bug brake part needs attention? Here are some signs of brake trouble and tips on troubleshooting:
•Your brake light on the instrument panel lights up. If this light goes on, your brake system needs a check-up. Don’t wait to get your brakes checked, even if it seems like your Beetle is operating fine. The light could be telling you that the hydraulic pressure is low in the brake circuit, which means your brake line or master cylinder could need replacing. In this case, your pedal will lower closer to the floor while braking and it will take you longer to stop.
•Your pedal goes half-way to the floor before the brakes kick in. This means that your brakes need adjusting or there could be air trapped in the system. As your foot lowers on the pedal, you should feel the car slowing to a stop gradually.
•You have to pump the brakes to stop the car. You’ve been putting off your brake adjustment for way too long.
•Your pedals feel soft, not firm. You could have air in your brake system, so you may need to “bleed the brakes” and get rid of any air bubbles in the pipes or brake hoses.
•You see a wet spot on the inside of your tire. This probably means you have a leak in your wheel cylinder and it must be replaced. If you replace one, we recommend replacing the other even though it may not be leaking.
•You hear a high-pitched squeal when braking. Your brake shoes or drums may be worn out.
•Note: Front brakes do most of the work when it comes to stopping your Bug. So expect front brakes to wear out 2 to 3 times faster than your rear brakes.