{"product_id":"empi-front-disc-brake-kit-link-pin-zero-offset-5x205-single-master-cylinder-vw-beetle-ghia-1954-1965-22-2880-0","title":"VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia Front Disc Brake Kit 1954–1965 Link Pin — EMPI 22-2880-0, Zero Offset 5x205 Wide-5, Single Master Cylinder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Front Disc Brake Kit — Link Pin, Zero Offset 5x205 (22-2880-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI 22-2880-0 is a zero-offset front disc brake kit for link-pin VW Beetles 1954–1965 and Karmann Ghias 1956–1965. It bolts to the stock drum-brake spindles, keeps the 5x205 Wide-5 wheel pattern and factory track width, and includes a single-circuit master cylinder. It needs 15\" or larger wheels and covers both front wheels; it does not fit drop spindles, ball-joint cars or the Super Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 22-2880-0 \/ 22-2880 \/ short number 2880 · UPC 707924362442 · Same kit with dual master cylinder: 22-2879-0 · Replacement pads EMPI 22-2892-0 (premium 22-2994-0)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1954–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (link pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront; stock drum-brake spindles; 5x205 wheels, 15\" or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (link pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront; stock drum-brake spindles; 5x205 wheels, 15\" or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDune buggy on a link-pin VW front beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock spindles (dealer-listed, two sources agree)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: drop spindles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolts to stock link-pin spindles only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: ball-joint front ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLink-pin only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed: narrowed or aftermarket link-pin beams; Porsche 356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI sells 22-2996-0 for the 356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires 15\" or larger wheels; 14\" wheels will not clear the calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI 22-2880-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront disc brake conversion kit, link pin, zero offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug 5x205 mm (VW Wide-5); rotor threads 12 x 1.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle circuit (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\" minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-2892-0 (premium 22-2994-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit (both front wheels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924362442\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74.05 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 x 13 x 23 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalipers with pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliper mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle master cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style brake hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel bearings and grease seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust caps, hardware and instructions (EMPI list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly link-pin Beetles stop on small front drums that fade on a long downhill and pull when one shoe glazes. This kit swaps them for calipers and rotors on your existing spindles with no spindle swap and no ride-height change, and because it holds the front track within a hair of factory, the tire sits where it did with drums and nothing rubs. The single master cylinder matches the factory single-circuit system of these cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrakes are safety-critical. If you have not bled a VW system before, have a trained mechanic do the install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute each hose so it cannot rub or stretch at full lock and full droop. Wrong hose length is how these kits fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse DOT 3 fluid only, bleed the master cylinder first, then work from the wheel farthest from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean every brake surface and put disc-brake grease on the pad backs and caliper contact points to stop squeal. Bed the pads in with several moderate stops before hard braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EMPI 22-2880-0 front disc brake kit fit a 1963 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It fits 1954–1965 link-pin (king-pin) Beetles and 1956–1965 Karmann Ghias on the stock drum-brake spindles, with 5x205 Wide-5 wheels of 15 inches or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a ball-joint car or drop spindles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It bolts to the stock link-pin drum spindles only. It does not fit 1966-on ball-joint front ends, the Super Beetle, or drop spindles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need new wheels for a link-pin disc brake conversion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot if you run stock 5x205 Wide-5 wheels. The rotors are drilled for 5x205, so there are no adapters. The wheels must be 15 inches or larger; 14-inch wheels will not clear the calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does zero offset mean on this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit keeps the factory front track width within a hair, so the tire sits where it did with drums and does not rub the fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the kit use a single master cylinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt matches the factory single-circuit system of these cars. If you are converting all four wheels to disc or want a dual-circuit system, EMPI sells the same kit with a dual master cylinder as 22-2879-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the replacement pads for 22-2880-0?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI 22-2892-0, or 22-2994-0 premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-link-king-pin-rebuild-kit-complete-front-end-service-1946-1965-beetle-ghia\"\u003eEMPI Link \u0026amp; King Pin Rebuild Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48386586771571,"sku":"22-2880-0","price":628.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-2880-0.jpg?v=1789974668","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-front-disc-brake-kit-link-pin-zero-offset-5x205-single-master-cylinder-vw-beetle-ghia-1954-1965-22-2880-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}