For 5 lug wheels with 5 x 205 geometry and swing axle
Zero offset
Note: The brackets are heavy duty forged steel.
Fits: 1968 Beetle and Ghia with Swing Axle, and 1968-72 Beetle and Ghia with I.R.S.
This is a bolt on rear disc conversion kit.
It offers rear disc braking power with emergency brake as well.
This conversionkit is for the stock 5 lug wheel (no need for adaptors if you have the 5 x 205 bolt pattern.
The 1-piece rotor design of this brake kit offers a bolt on kit to upgrade a street car
to rear wheel disc brakes, or an off-road car the option to have firm and responsive
brake system without needless extra parts.
.For 15" wheels only. Do not use this conversionn kit with 14" wheels.
The Kit Includes All Components for Both Wheels.
The Rear Disc Brake Kit Includes The Following:
- 5 Lug VW (5 X 205) Rotors
- Calipers
- Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
- Mounting Brackets (Heavy Duty Forged)
- Emergency Brake Cables
- Installation Hardware & Gaskets
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Many restorers are switching over to VW disc brakes through our VW disc brake conversion kits. Disc brakes are far superior to the original VW drum brakes, which is why so many manufacturers have switched over to them. Installing disc brakes on your VW Bug will make your vehicle safer, as the disc brake design reduces the chances of overheating and fading that is more likely to happen with a brake drum system.
If you have made changes to your Beetle, such as increasing the horsepower or the size of the wheels, or if your original VW brakes aren’t working efficiently you may need to convert to the disc brake system.Converting to VW disc brakes? On this page, you’ll find 4- and 5-lug front disc brake conversion kits for most years of the VW Bug. Our VW front disc brake conversion kits will help improve the safety of your VW Beetle.
We offer brake conversion kits in the 4 x130 lug pattern and the 5 x 205 pattern. Our conversion kits may include disk brake rotors, calipers, brake pads, brackets, and mounting hardware for your air-cooled VW.