Karmann Ghia Disc Brakes and Parts

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Hardware

Hardware

Front Disc Backing Plate (Shield)
One, for either side


VW Beetle 66-77 VW Karmann Ghia 66-74

For any disc brake installation in above cars.
Not for Super Beetles or with lowered spindles.

$41.95
Part #: 113-405-595


Rotors

Rotors

Front Brake Rotor for Disc Brakes.
Made in Germany
For Either Side.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79 where converted to disc brakes
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, Notchback 66-2/71

Front brake rotors are included with disc brake conversion kits.

$82.95
Part #: 113-407-075GR
Front Brake Rotor. Can be used on either side.
Centering Ring Not Included
Brazilian.


VW Karmann Ghia 1967-74
VW Type 3 1966-mid 71
VW Beetle (Standards) 66-77 where converted to disc brakes

Front brake rotors are included with disc brake conversion kits.

$72.95
Part #: 113-407-075


Instructions

Instructions

Instruction Manual: 18 page, 8 1/2 x 11 thoroughly illustrated and instructive guide to all aspects of caliper and disc brake work, including operation, removing and installing brake pads and brake calipers, repairing existing calipers (covering their disassembly, reconditioning and reassembly.); removing and installing discs and shields, checking run out, plus bleeding and adjusting brake system.
$4.95
Part #: INSTR-DISCBRAKES


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


Calipers

Calipers

Brake Calipers w/Pads, Pair.
Taiwan


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1966-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1966-72
VW Type 3 1966-2/71

Complete with pads - clips - springs and dual bleeder valves for mounting on
both left or right side. Always replace brake calipers in pairs.



$119.95
Part #: 311-615-107/8


Caliper Repair Kits

Caliper Repair Kits

Brake Caliper Repair Kit
For 2 Pin ATE Caliper
Rebuilds one Brake Caliper

ATE 2 pin style calipers with 43mm pistons.
If pistons are 40mm then select 111-698-471

Note:Front disc brakes were not original except in Type 3
If your car has been retrofitted please check for brand (ATE)on caliper body.

$34.95
Part #: 311-698-471
Brake Caliper Repair Kit
ATE, 1 Pin Style
Includes O-Rings and Seals to Repair One Brake Caliper


1965-71 VW Beetle, Super Beetle with ATE, 1 Pin calipers.

If you see that caliper has pitted bores, do not repair !

$23.95
Part #: 111-698-471
Brake Caliper Repair Kit
ATE, 2 Pin Style with 40mm Pistons
Includes O-Rings and Seals to Repair One Brake Caliper


1972-79 VW Beetle, Super Beetle and 1967-74 VW Karmann Ghia with ATE, 2 Pin calipers.

If you see that caliper has pitted bores, do not repair !
Note: If your caliper has 43mm pistons order 311-698-471 repair kit.

$44.95
Part #: 111-698-471A


Conversion Kits, Front

Conversion Kits, Front

Drop Spindle Front 5x205 Wide 5 Disc Brake Conversion Kit, Beetle & Ghia 1954-65

Must have 15" wheels.
Do not use this disc system with 14" wheels.

This kit includes the following:

  • Disc Brake 2.5" Drop Spindles
    5x205 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 12x1.5 Threads
    5x130 Lug Pattern Brake Rotors with 14x1.5 Threads (Porsche pattern)
    Brake Calipers & Pads
    Brake Hoses
    Bearings & Seals
    Mounting Hardware & Instructions
"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. 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."
  • EMPI's 2.5 inch drop spindle front disc brake kit is double-drilled 5x205 (wide-5) and 5x130 (Porsche pattern) and fits Link Pin front end Beetles and Karmann Ghias from 1954 through 1965. 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, front rotors, calipers & pads, brake hoses, bearings & seals, mounting hardware and instructions. Pressing out the original link and king pins is necessary when installing new link pin spindles. Replacement king pins and link pins are available in the options above along with disc brake kit specific grease caps. Note that the front track width will be increased by about 5/8" over stock. Meaning the wheels will sit out 5/16" farther per side than stock.
$649.00
Part #: 22-2925
Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit. With Instructions.
For 4 lug wheels with 4 x 130 lug geometry

Fits Ball Joint Front End VW Standard Beetles from 1966 through 1977
and 1966 Karmann Ghias.

Does not require spindle replacement.
The kit includes a caliper bracket that mounts to the stock height
drum brake spindle and greatly improves the stopping power.
The disc brake kit includes caliper brackets, calipers & pads,
mounting hardware and instructions.


The bolt on disc brake conversion kit will not fit with stock VW disc brake,
drop spindles or disc brake drop spindles.

Wheel studs are not included.
Must have 15" wheels on car.
Do not use this disc system with 14" wheels.

This kit will only work with stock-style, drum brake spindles.

This kit includes:
Front Brake Rotors
Brake Calipers & Pads
Caliper Mounting Brackets
Mounting Hardware & Instructions

Must use late model ball joint bearings and seals.

$359.95
Part #: 22-2983
Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit. With instructions.
For 5 lug 5 x 205 wheel lug geometry
Zero Off-Set
For stock-style, drum brake spindles.

Fits: VW Beetles from 1966 to May 1968 and Karmann Ghias 1966

This kit will fit existing stock spindles without any wheel adapters.
Provide stopping power of disc brakes on your early Beetle or Karmann Ghia.
Please Note: This product is compatible with 15-inch wheels.
Do not use this conversion kit with 14-inch wheels.
This kit will NOT work with drop spindles, it will only work with stock-style, drum brake spindles.

$639.95
Part #: 22-2885
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
$589.95
Part #: 22-2880


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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