Wilwood 2-Piston Billet Caliper Set | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 Front | Bolt-On, Made in USA (16-2526)

Wilwood 2-Piston Billet Caliper Set — Bolt-On Front (VW Type 1)

Wilwood 2-piston billet caliper set for the air-cooled VW front disc brake setup. This bolt-on billet caliper set replaces any Karmann Ghia / 311-style front VW caliper and requires no special brackets or brake line adapters.

Vehicle Fitment

• Beetle: All years (Type 1), front disc brake applications
• Karmann Ghia: Replaces Karmann Ghia / 311-style front VW calipers

Key Features & Benefits

• Billet aluminum: Lightweight, high-strength caliper body
• 2-piston design: Stainless steel pistons
• Correct inlet: 10mm x 1.0 inlet
• Bolt-on: No special brackets or brake line adapters required
• Set includes: 2 Wilwood front calipers, 1 Wilwood brake pad set, 4 3/8" hardened flat washers, 4 M10-1.05 x 25 HHCS
• Made in the USA: US-manufactured Wilwood components

Technical Specifications

• Construction: Billet aluminum
• Pistons: Stainless steel, 2-piston
• Inlet: 10mm x 1.0
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Finishes: Natural (16-2526-0), Black (16-2526-B), Red (16-2526-R)
• Part Number: 16-2526

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this require special brackets or brake line adapters? No — it bolts on and replaces Karmann Ghia / 311-style front VW calipers with no special brackets or adapters.
• What is included in the set? 2 Wilwood front calipers, 1 Wilwood brake pad set, 4 3/8" hardened flat washers, and 4 M10-1.05 x 25 HHCS.
• What finishes are available? Natural (16-2526-0), Black (16-2526-B), and Red (16-2526-R).

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.