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Converting Your 1966 Thru 1977 Vw Bug Or Ghia From Drum To Disc Brakes Is Made Simple With This Conversion Kit.<\/p>\n<p>Includes:<br>\nHeavy Duty Forged 2-1\/2\u2033 Drop Spindles (Driver Side Equipped With Speedo Cable Hole)<br>\nWheel Bearings And Seals<br>\nDisc Brake Rotors With 5 X 130mm Porsche &amp; 5 X 4-3\/4\u2033 Chevy Lug Bolt Pattern (Porsche 14mm Threads \/ Chevy 12mm Threads)<br>\nDisc Brake Calipers With Pads<br>\nBrake Lines &amp; Hardware<\/p>\n<p>Application:<br>\nVolkswagen Type 1 Bug 1966 Thru 1977 (Does Not Fit Super Beetle)<br>\nVolkswagen Karmann Ghia 1966 Thru 1974<\/p>\n<p>Note:<br>\n1966 Thru 1968 Vehicles Will Require 1969 And Later Tie Rod Ends At The Spindle<br>\nMust Use With 15\u2033 Wheels Or Larger<br>\nAll Bearing Races Must Be Pressed Into Rotors<br>\nThis Kit Is For Vw Type 1 Ball Joint Vehicles<br>\nWILL NOT WORK ON SUPER BEETLES<br>\nUse DOT3 Brake Fluid Only<\/p>\n<p>Warning: It Is Extremely Important That Brake Kits &amp; Brake Lines Be Installed By A Trained Mechanic. Proper Length Of Each Line In Relation To Wheel Travel And Steering Angle Is Critical To Avoid Brake Failure. Equally Important Is Brake Lines Must Be Free Flowing And Have No Contamination. Additionally, All Calipers Must Be Bled Properly, Regardless Of Kit Purchased. Do Not Attempt Brake Line Or Caliper Installation Without The Experience To Properly Evaluate All these Issues.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Empi 22-2887 Front Disc Brake Kit With 2-1\/2\u2033 Drop Spindles. Lower Your Vehicle 2-1\/2\u2033 And Add The Benefits Of Disc Brakes All In One Package. Converting Your 1966 Thru 1977 Vw Bug Or Ghia From Drum To Disc Brakes Is Made Simple With This Conversion Kit. 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