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Wilwood Brake Pad Set — Performance Friction Compound (16-2527-7)

Replacement Wilwood brake pad set — the correct service pads for every EMPI/Wilwood brake kit and standalone Wilwood caliper set in the catalog. The performance-spec friction compound is formulated specifically for the Wilwood VW-conversion calipers.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years

Why Choose Wilwood?

Wilwood Engineering has been designing and manufacturing high-performance disc brake systems in California since 1977. Their billet aluminum calipers and forged components are the standard in motorsport and street-performance braking.

Key Features & Benefits

• Performance friction compound: formulated for the Wilwood VW-conversion calipers.
• Correct service pad: fits every EMPI/Wilwood brake kit and standalone Wilwood caliper set in the catalog.
• Wear item you can stock: keep a spare set on the shelf if you drive the car regularly.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 16-2527-7
• Item: Wilwood-spec brake pad set
• UPC: 707924530520
• Compatible front kits: EMPI/Wilwood 22-6150, 22-6151, 22-6152, 22-6153, 22-6160 series
• Compatible rear kits: EMPI/Wilwood 22-6154, 22-6155 series
• Compatible calipers: standalone Wilwood 2-piston 16-2526-0, 16-2526-B, 16-2526-R
• Shipping weight: 1.12 lb

Frequently Asked Questions

• How often should Wilwood brake pads be inspected or replaced? Brake pads are wear items — inspect them at every brake bleed or at 10,000-mile intervals, sooner if the car sees track days or autocross. Keep a spare set on the shelf if you drive the car regularly.

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