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  • How To: GEN 2 BAD Series Front Disc Brakes


    GEN 2 BAD Series Front Disc Brake Install
    by Pete Skiba 7/21/23

    Related: Curated Tool List | PDF Version | GEN 2 Rear Disc Brake Install | Disc Master Cylinder Install

    Our goal is to make the install a breeze. Please read the entire guide. Any time you see a 🔧 that tool is available on our Amazon tool page. If you have a tech question, you can text us here.

    1. Loosen the lug nuts 1/4 turn before jacking the vehicle up.
  • How To: Type 2 Disc Master Cylinder

    Kit should include:
    • 1 Aluminum adapter ring
    • 1 Master cylinder boot
    • 2 Mounting bolts
    • 2 Rubber grommets
    • 1 Master cylinder reservoir
    Parts you will need to get:
    • Brake fluid
    Tools needed:
    • 11, 13, 14, 24mm wrenches
    • 13mm socket
    • Large crescent wrench
    • Vise grip pliers
    Taking off old master cylinder Pull off the wires that go to the master cylinder switch(s).
  • Lug Nuts

    Classic Volkswagen Lug Nuts | Airkewld

    Which Lug Nuts do I need for my wheels?.
    - by Pete Skiba - PRO since 2002 | Airkewld.com | Updated on 6/8/23

    Common question I get, possibly daily, is what lug nut do I need for my wheels and disc brake kit? Answer; It depends.

    All out brakes use a 14mm x 1.50 stud so that is going to be a common theme here but your wheels, will determine what kind of lug will be needed to affix the wheel properly. If you are running stock steel wheels, you need a Ball Seat Open Lug Nut, like these. If you are running a Smoothie/BRM from Airkewld, you need a 60 Degree Conical Lug Nut, like these. If you are running a Porsche wheel of any kind, you need a Ball Seat Closed Lug Nut, like these. If you are running EMPI 5 Spokes, they call for a 12mm x 1.50 studs and use what is called a Mag Lug with a washer, like these.

    This list will grow as the questions get asked so we can guide the #AirkewldArmy the best way possible.

    Related: Brake Component Install Guides | How to Bed in your new rotors

    Also: The products listed in the section below are for replacement parts in our BAD Series Gen 1 and Gen 2 Brake Kits. Should you attempt to use them with another vendors brake conversion, we will not be able to tech support it.



All our PDF Articles will be listed here.

(Discontinued Gen 1) Type 1 Front Disc Brake Install - PDF - Link

(Discontinued Gen 1) Rear Disc Brake Install - All Models - PDF - Link

Gen 2 Rear Disc Brake Install - All Models - PDF Link

(Gen 1) Type 2 Split Bus Front Disc Brake Install - PDF - Link