{"product_id":"wilwood-forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-ball-joint-5-lug-4-piston-5-130mm-5-4-75-red-caliper-22-6160-r","title":"Wilwood Drop Spindle Front Disc Brake Kit | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | 4-Piston Red (22-6160-R)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilwood Forged Drop Spindle Front Disc Brake Kit — Ball Joint 5-Lug, 4-Piston (22-6160-R)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged drop spindle front disc brake kit for \u003cb\u003eBall Joint 5-lug\u003c\/b\u003e VWs with a \u003cb\u003e4-piston caliper upgrade\u003c\/b\u003e — the highest-performance bolt-on disc conversion in the EMPI\/Wilwood lineup. More piston area means more pad clamping force, more linear pedal feel, and significantly better resistance to fade in repeated hard stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-drilled directional rotors fit both Porsche-pattern (5×130mm) and GM-pattern (5×4.75\") wheels. Red-painted billet calipers for a custom look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1977 (ball joint front beam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967–1974 (ball joint front beam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Wilwood?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilwood 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. EMPI has partnered with Wilwood to develop these VW-specific bolt-on conversion kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-piston calipers:\u003c\/b\u003e More clamping force, more linear pedal feel, and better fade resistance in repeated hard stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt-on installation:\u003c\/b\u003e No fabrication required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual wheel pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Double-drilled directional rotors fit both 5×130mm (Porsche) and 5×4.75\" (GM) patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles:\u003c\/b\u003e Lowered stance with maintained steering geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated double-drilled directional drilled and slotted brake rotors (5×130mm + 5×4.75\", 14×1.5mm threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilwood billet aluminum \u003cb\u003e4-piston\u003c\/b\u003e brake calipers — Red finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilwood brake pads (replacement: 16-2527-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKF wheel bearings and seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\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\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-6160-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaliper:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilwood 4-piston, Red finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Double-drilled 5×130mm and 5×4.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum wheel size:\u003c\/b\u003e 15\" (caliper\/rotor package will not clear smaller wheels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteering:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires 1969 \u0026amp; later tie rod ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924554441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 63 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural (22-6160-0) caliper, Black (22-6160-B) caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this kit require fabrication?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is a bolt-on installation with no fabrication required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat wheel size do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e Minimum 15\" wheels; the caliper and rotor package will not clear smaller diameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my wheels?\u003c\/b\u003e The double-drilled rotors fit both 5×130mm (Porsche) and 5×4.75\" (GM) wheel patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need different tie rod ends?\u003c\/b\u003e Ball joint kits require 1969 \u0026amp; later tie rod ends; earlier tie rod ends must be upgraded for proper steering geometry.\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\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031590494323,"sku":"22-6160-R","price":1723.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-6160-R-scaled.jpg?v=1779618002","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wilwood-forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-ball-joint-5-lug-4-piston-5-130mm-5-4-75-red-caliper-22-6160-r","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}