AC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Brake Kit | VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing 1966–1977 | 2.5" Lowered Ball Joint (498740)
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AC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion Kit – 2.5" Lowered Ball Joint (498740)
Convert your classic VW's front drum brakes to discs with the AC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Conversion Kit. Built for VW Type 1 and Type 181 platforms running a Wide-5 lowered ball joint front suspension, it upgrades the factory drum setup to disc brakes for improved heat dissipation, more consistent stopping performance, and easier serviceability than the stock drum system.
This kit is designed around the geometry of a 2.5" lowered ball joint front end — not a standard-height setup. Please verify your suspension configuration before ordering.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle (Type 1): 1966–1977
- VW Karmann Ghia (Type 14): 1966–1974
- VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1975
- Suspension Requirement: Wide-5 lowered ball joint front end (2.5" lowered geometry)
Key Features & Benefits
- Drum-to-Disc Conversion: Replaces the factory front drum setup with disc brakes.
- Improved Heat Dissipation: Discs shed heat more effectively than stock drums for more consistent braking.
- Consistent Stopping Performance: More predictable pedal feel under repeated stops.
- Easier Serviceability: Simpler to inspect and service than the stock drum system.
- Lowered-Geometry Specific: Engineered for a 2.5" lowered ball joint front end.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: AC Industries 498740
- Brake Type: Front Drum-to-Disc Conversion
- Bolt Pattern: Wide-5 (5-lug)
- Front Suspension: Ball Joint, 2.5" Lowered
- Platform: VW Type 1 & Type 181