{"product_id":"wilwood-rear-disc-brake-kit-swing-axle-5-lug-5-130mm-5-4-75-black-caliper-w-e-brake-22-6154-b","title":"Wilwood Rear Disc Brake Kit | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia Swing Axle | 5-Lug Black w\/ E-Brake (22-6154-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilwood Rear Disc Brake Kit — Swing Axle 5-Lug, Black Caliper w\/ E-Brake (22-6154-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete rear disc brake conversion kit for \u003cb\u003eSwing Axle\u003c\/b\u003e 5-lug VWs — engineered around Wilwood billet aluminum calipers with an \u003cb\u003eintegrated emergency brake\u003c\/b\u003e mechanism and double-drilled directional rotors. Pair with any front Wilwood kit for a full 4-wheel disc setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack-painted 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 1958–1967 (swing axle rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e swing axle rear (year ranges similar to Beetle)\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\u003eIntegrated e-brake:\u003c\/b\u003e Calipers include a parking-brake mechanism; emergency brake cables and hardware are included.\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\u003eFull 4-wheel disc:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs with any Wilwood front kit.\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\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilwood billet aluminum brake calipers with integrated parking-brake mechanism — Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilwood brake pads (replacement: 16-2527-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliper brackets and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency brake cables and hardware\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 22-6154-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaliper:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilwood billet aluminum with integrated parking brake, Black 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\u003eRear suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing Axle\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\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924557282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 58.25 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/b\u003e Red caliper (22-6154-R) (this rear kit is offered only in Black or Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is for the early \u003cb\u003eswing axle\u003c\/b\u003e rear suspension (1958-1967 Beetle). For 1968+ Beetles with \u003cb\u003eIRS (Independent Rear Suspension)\u003c\/b\u003e, use the IRS-specific rear kit — 22-6155-B (Black) or 22-6155-R (Red). The two rear configurations are NOT interchangeable.\u003c\/p\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\u003eDoes it include an emergency brake?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the Wilwood calipers have an integrated parking-brake mechanism, and the kit includes emergency brake cables and hardware.\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\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":45031590723699,"sku":"22-6154-B","price":2096.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/22-6154-B-scaled_76e6f4a2-a2a2-4a38-a1e8-755b59987554.jpg?v=1779618040","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wilwood-rear-disc-brake-kit-swing-axle-5-lug-5-130mm-5-4-75-black-caliper-w-e-brake-22-6154-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}