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EMPI/Wilwood Rear Disc Brake Kit w/ E-Brake | VW Beetle & Ghia IRS 1968–1979 | 4-Piston, Dual-Drilled 5x130 & 5x4.75 (22-6155-0)

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  • Vendor Washburn's Metal
  • SKU 22-6155-0
  • Fits
    • 1946-1968|VW|Beetle (swing axle)
    • 1955-1968|VW|Karmann Ghia (swing axle)

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Premium 4-Wheel Disc Brake Upgrade — IRS Rear with Wilwood Performance

Match your front Wilwood calipers with this premium rear disc brake conversion engineered by EMPI in partnership with Wilwood. Designed for IRS (Independent Rear Suspension), this kit delivers true Wilwood performance front-to-rear, with an integrated emergency brake for street-legal operation.

Kit Includes:

  • High-Performance Wilwood 4-Piston Aluminum Calipers — Natural finish, billet aluminum construction
  • Wilwood-Spec Brake Pads — Premium street-performance compound
  • Directional Drilled & Slotted Zinc-Plated Rotors — Double-drilled for 5x130mm (14x1.5mm threads) and 5x4.75" (12mm threads) bolt patterns
  • Integrated Emergency Brake — Mechanical parking brake mechanism
  • Stainless Braided Brake Hoses — DOT-approved
  • Caliper Mounting Brackets
  • Mounting hardware & instructions

Technical Specifications:

  • Part Number: 22-6155-0
  • Application: 1968-1979 VW Beetle (IRS rear suspension); 1973-1980 VW Super Beetle; 1973-1974 VW Karmann Ghia
  • Bolt Pattern: Double-drilled — 5x130mm Porsche OR 5x4.75" Chevy
  • Replacement Calipers: 22-6155-1 (left) / 22-6155-2 (right)

Recommended Pairing: Front Wilwood Disc Brake Kit (22-6152-0) + Wilwood 1" Tandem Master Cylinder for a complete 4-wheel disc upgrade.

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