{"product_id":"wide-5-lowered-ball-joint-drum-to-disc-brake-conversion-kit-fits-66-77-bug-ghia-thing","title":"AC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Brake Kit | VW Beetle\/Ghia\/Thing 1966–1977 | 2.5\" Lowered Ball Joint (498740)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion Kit – 2.5\" Lowered Ball Joint (498740)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvert your classic VW's front drum brakes to discs with the \u003cb\u003eAC Industries Wide-5 Drum-to-Disc Conversion Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Built for VW Type 1 and Type 181 platforms running a \u003cb\u003eWide-5 lowered ball joint front suspension\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed around the geometry of a \u003cb\u003e2.5\" lowered ball joint\u003c\/b\u003e front end — not a standard-height setup. Please verify your suspension configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (Type 14):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuspension Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide-5 lowered ball joint front end (2.5\" lowered geometry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrum-to-Disc Conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces the factory front drum setup with disc brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImproved Heat Dissipation:\u003c\/b\u003e Discs shed heat more effectively than stock drums for more consistent braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent Stopping Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e More predictable pedal feel under repeated stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasier Serviceability:\u003c\/b\u003e Simpler to inspect and service than the stock drum system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLowered-Geometry Specific:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for a 2.5\" lowered ball joint front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e AC Industries 498740\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrake Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Drum-to-Disc Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide-5 (5-lug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Ball Joint, 2.5\" Lowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 \u0026amp; Type 181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AC Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44709984469107,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/Wide5LoweredBallJointDrumtoDiscBrakeConversionKit_fits_66-_77Bug_Ghia_ThingPart498740BrandACIndustries.jpg?v=1775753357","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wide-5-lowered-ball-joint-drum-to-disc-brake-conversion-kit-fits-66-77-bug-ghia-thing","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}