{"product_id":"wilwood-forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-link-pin-5-lug-5-130mm-5-4-75-red-caliper-22-6153-r","title":"Wilwood Drop Spindle Disc Brake Kit | Early VW Link Pin 5-Lug, Beetle\/Ghia | 2.5\" Drop, Red (22-6153-R)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilwood Forged Drop Spindle Disc Brake Kit — Early Link Pin 5-Lug VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia, Red Caliper (22-6153-R)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWilwood Forged Drop Spindle Disc Brake Kit\u003c\/b\u003e is a complete \u003cb\u003edrum-to-disc conversion\u003c\/b\u003e for Early Link Pin 5-Lug VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia, engineered around \u003cb\u003eWilwood billet aluminum calipers\u003c\/b\u003e in a red finish with directional drilled and slotted rotors. The \u003cb\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles\u003c\/b\u003e lower the front end while converting to discs in one package. Double-drilled rotors clear both 5×130mm (Porsche) and 5×4.75\" (GM) wheel bolt patterns. It is a true \u003cb\u003ebolt-on\u003c\/b\u003e upgrade — no fabrication required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-1966, link pin front beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-1966, link pin front beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Fitment Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheels:\u003c\/b\u003e Must use minimum 15\" wheels. The Wilwood caliper and rotor package will not clear smaller wheel diameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Wilwood?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete drum-to-disc conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e True bolt-on installation — no fabrication required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWilwood billet calipers:\u003c\/b\u003e High-performance red-finish calipers machined from billet aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-performance rotors:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated, directional drilled and slotted, double-drilled to fit both 5×130mm (Porsche) and 5×4.75\" (GM) wheel patterns (14×1.5mm threads).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2.5\" forged drop spindles:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower the front end 2.5\" while converting to discs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes Wilwood brake pads (replacement 16-2527-7), SKF wheel bearings and seals, mounting hardware, dust caps, and installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 22-6153-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaliper:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilwood billet aluminum calipers, Red finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRotors:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated directional drilled \u0026amp; slotted, double-drilled (14×1.5mm threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrake pads:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilwood high-performance (replacement 16-2527-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpindles:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5\" forged drop spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel bolt pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e double-drilled 5×130mm and 5×4.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum wheel diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924536140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 54.05 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/b\u003e Same kit available in \u003cb\u003eNatural finish caliper (22-6153-0)\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eBlack caliper (22-6153-B)\u003c\/b\u003e — same performance, different look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding or restoring your front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, and shop parts for your platform: \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":45031590199411,"sku":"22-6153-R","price":1354.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-6153-R-scaled.jpg?v=1779617912","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wilwood-forged-drop-spindle-front-disc-brake-kit-link-pin-5-lug-5-130mm-5-4-75-red-caliper-22-6153-r","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}