Karmann Ghia Brakes: Disc Brake Conversion Kits, Front

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Conversion Kits, Front

Conversion Kits, Front

1966-77 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Kit - Front - 4x130

Disc Brake Kit fits Ball Joint Front End VW Beetles With 15" Wheels from 1966 through 1977 and 1966 Karmann Ghias. This kit will replaces your stock spindles with stock VW style (modeled after 1967 and later Ghia) disc brake spindles and greatly improves the stopping power for your Vintage VW. The disc brake kit includes new spindles, front rotors, calipers & pads, mounting hardware and instructions. 1966 through May 1968 Beetles and Ghias will need late model inner bearings, wheel seals and outer tie rod ends to use this disc brake conversion kit.
EMPI's Ball Joint Front 4x130 4 Lug Disc Brake Kit fits Ball Joint Front End VW Beetles from 1966 through 1977 and 1966 Karmann Ghias. The kit can also be used on 1967 through 1974 Karmann Ghias to replace the original components. This kit will replace your stock spindles with stock VW style (modeled after 1967 and later Ghia) disc brake spindles and greatly improves the stopping power for your Vintage VW. 
$439.95
Part #: 22-2850
Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205 - 1966-77 Beetle - 1966-77 Ghia
  • 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

$719.95
Part #: 22-2926
This is the front disc system for early Beetles and Ghias.
With instructions.

Fits: 1954-65 VW Beetles and VW Karmann Ghias with Link Pin/King Pin front beam.
Will Fit Your Existing Stock Spindles Without Any Wheel Adapters

It is zero offset for 5 x 205 bolt pattern.


This disc brake kit will only work with stock style drum brake spindles.
Must have 15" wheels.
Do not use this disc system with 14" wheels.

The Front Disc Brake Kit Includes The Following:

  • Master Cylinder
  • Front Brake Rotors
  • Floating Calipers w/ Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
  • Brake Lines
  • Wheel Bearing & Grease Seals
  • Necessary Mounting Hardware
$699.95
Part #: 22-2880


Hardware

Hardware

Bearing and Seal Kit for Beetle and Super Beetle Disc Brakes (6 pc)


1971-1979 VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle.

 

$32.95
Part #: 22-2851


Master Cylinders

Master Cylinders

EMPI VW Large Bore Dual Circuit Master Cylinder
Capable of supplying higher pressure; necessary for all wheel disc brakes



VW Beetle 1967-77 (Standards)
VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74

$54.95
Part #: 16-9554


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Karman Ghia parts for the following years: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974