{"product_id":"empi-front-disc-brake-conversion-kit-bolt-on-4x130-link-pin-beetle-ghia-1954-1965-22-2986","title":"EMPI Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit | Link-Pin VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1954-1965 | Bolt-On 4x130 (22-2986)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit — Bolt-On 4x130 for Link-Pin VW Beetle \u0026amp; Ghia 1954-1965\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring modern stopping power to your early air-cooled. The \u003cb\u003eEMPI Bolt-On Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit\u003c\/b\u003e fits 1954-1965 Link Pin Front End VW Beetles and 1956+ Karmann Ghias. Featuring a \u003cb\u003e4x130 lug pattern\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003e14x1.5mm threads\u003c\/b\u003e, this kit gives you the safety and confidence of disc brakes without the complexity of swapping spindles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caliper bracket mounts directly to your stock-height drum brake spindle — no spindle change required, no modifications to the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954-1965 (Link Pin front end)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956-1965 (Link Pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts to stock-height drum brake spindles — no spindle swap or chassis modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4x130 Lug Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 14x1.5mm threads for modern wheel fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Rotors, calipers, pads, brackets, bearings, seals, and hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePopular Safety Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e The most requested stopping-power upgrade for early Beetles and Ghias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x130 drilled brake rotors (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront calipers and pads (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliper mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel bearings, spacers, and seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-2986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThread:\u003c\/b\u003e 14x1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954-1965 VW Beetle (Link Pin), 1956-1965 VW Karmann Ghia (Link Pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need to change my spindles?\u003c\/b\u003e No — the caliper bracket bolts to your stock-height drum brake spindle, so no spindle change is required. It will not fit drop spindles or other disc brake spindles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat lug pattern is this kit?\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130 with 14x1.5mm threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need a different master cylinder?\u003c\/b\u003e For a front-only conversion, no; if converting to 4-wheel disc brakes, a separately sold large-bore master cylinder is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caliper bracket mounts directly to your stock-height drum brake spindle — no spindle change required and no modifications to the chassis. Bolt it on, transfer your brake lines, and bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Installation Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust use stock-style drum brake spindles. Will NOT fit drop spindles or other disc brake spindles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack width will increase slightly versus stock — verify wheel clearance before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd quick bleeder valves to your order — this saves substantial time when bleeding the new brake lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf converting to 4-wheel disc brakes, a separately sold large-bore master cylinder is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the single most popular safety upgrade for early Beetles and Ghias — and a perfect companion to lowered front beam builds with our caster shim kits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023802425459,"sku":"22-2986","price":407.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2986-1954-65-VW-Beetle-Ghia-Front-Disc-Brake-Kit-Bolt-On-4x130.jpg?v=1779334813","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-front-disc-brake-conversion-kit-bolt-on-4x130-link-pin-beetle-ghia-1954-1965-22-2986","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}