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Dual Circuit DISC Master Cylinder Kit - 4852 Dual Circuit DISC Master Cylinder Kit - 4852

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1967 Type 2 Bus
Will work with a disc brake conversion all the way around or with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. Will NOT work with drum brakes on all 4 corners.

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Gen 1 Classic VW Bus Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4745 Gen 1 Classic VW Bus Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4745

Fits the following with a IRS or Swing Axle conversion installed:

  • 1955-1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Optional billet bearing caps allow for a trouble free installation
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Use an air impact to tighten the rear rotors, not a torque tool.
  • Calipers with out eBrakes are not street legal
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request
Note - Will not work with factory Reduction Gear Box applications
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Gen 1 Classic VW Type 3 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4750 Gen 1 Classic VW Type 3 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4750

Fits the following:

  • 1961-1973 Type 3 Squareback Notchback Fastback Type 34 Razor Ghia
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Disc Install - Link
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Use an air impact to tighten the rear rotors, not a torque tool.
  • Calipers with out eBrakes are not street legal
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request

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Classic VW Type 1 Rear Short Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4700G2 Classic VW Type 1 Rear Short Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4700G2

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1967 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1967 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with short spline swing axle suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • If you want a matching set of front BAD Series Disc Brakes, click here.
  • If you want these added to your PRObuilt Transaxle, click here.
Tips:
  • Zero Added track with all applications
  • Use an air impact to tighten the rear rotors, not a torque tool.
  • 14mm x 1.50 studs are used in all applications - 12mm x 1.50 are available on special order request

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Classic VW Type 1 Rear Long Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4705G2 Classic VW Type 1 Rear Long Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4705G2


Fits the following:

  • 1968 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1968 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with long spline swing axle suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • Optional billet bearing caps we build allow for a trouble free installation
  • If you want a matching set of front BAD Series Disc Brakes, click here.
  • If you want these added to your PRObuilt Transaxle, click here.
Tips:
  • Zero Added track with all applications
  • Use an air impact to tighten the rear rotors, not a torque tool
  • Calipers with out eBrakes are not street legal
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,275.00
Classic VW Type 1 Rear IRS Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4710G2 Classic VW Type 1 Rear IRS Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4710G2

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1975 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1975 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
  • 1971-1979 Super Beetle 1301 1302
  • Kit cars with IRS rear suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Rear Disc Install - Link
Tips:
  • Zero Added track with all applications
  • Use an air impact to tighten the rear rotors, not a torque tool.
  • Calipers with out eBrakes are not street legal
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request
  • If you want a matching set of front BAD Series Disc Brakes, click here.

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,275.00
Classic VW Type 3 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4153G2 Classic VW Type 3 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4153G2

Fits the following:

  • Type 3 Applications using PRObuilt Beams from Airkewld
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • We can now press in the races, pack the bearings and install the seal, ready for you to install upon arrival.
  • If you are looking to add a matching rear set of BAD Series Brakes, click here.
  • If you want to add these to a PRObuilt Beam purchase, click here.
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts and thrust washers.
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request

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Gen 1 Classic 1955-63 VW Bus Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4300 Gen 1 Classic 1955-63 VW Bus Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4300

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1963 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
  • Does not fit factory bus wheels, 14" or 15"
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts, thrust washers and dust caps.

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Gen 1 Classic 1964-67 VW Bus Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4305 Gen 1 Classic 1964-67 VW Bus Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4305

Fits the following:

  • 1964-1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
  • Does not fit factory bus wheels, 14" or 15"
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts, thrust washers and dust caps.

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Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4150G2 Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4150G2

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin front suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • We can now press in the races, pack the bearings and install the seal, ready for you to install upon arrival.
  • If you are looking to add a matching rear set of BAD Series Brakes, click here.
  • If you want to add these to a PRObuilt Beam purchase, click here.
Tips:
  • 14mm x 1.50 studs are used in all applications - 12mm x 1.50 are available on special order request

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,455.00
Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4151G2 Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4151G2

Fits the following:

  • 1966-1968 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1966-1968 Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with Ball Joint front suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • We can now press in the races, pack the bearings and install the seal, ready for you to install upon arrival.
  • If you are looking to add a matching rear set of BAD Series Brakes, click here.
  • If you want to add these to a PRObuilt Beam purchase, click here.
Tips:
  • 14mm x 1.50 studs are used in all applications - 12mm x 1.50 are available on special order request
  • This kit is designed to work with factory DRUM spindles or Drop DRUM Spindles. DISC Spindles will NOT work with ANY of our kits.

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Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4152G2 Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4152G2

Fits the following:

  • 1969-1975 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1969-1975 Karmann Ghia
  • 1973-1974 Type 181 Thing
  • Kit cars with Ball Joint front suspension
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
The PRO's Recommendations:
  • We can now press in the races, pack the bearings and install the seal, ready for you to install upon arrival.
  • If you are looking to add a matching rear set of BAD Series Brakes, click here.
  • If you want to add these to a PRObuilt Beam purchase, click here.
Tips:
  • Some applications add track width, please verify before purchasing.
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts and thrust washers.
  • This kit is designed to work with factory DRUM spindles or Drop DRUM Spindles. DISC Spindles will NOT work with ANY of our kits.
  • 14mm Studs are used in all applications - 12mm are available on special order request

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,455.00
Classic Porsche 356 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4602G2 Classic Porsche 356 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4602G2

Fits the following:

  • 1955-1963 Porsche 356 A & B
PDF Instructions:
  • Front Disc Install - Link
Tips:
  • Kit utilizes original spindle nuts and thrust washers.
  • Fits drum spindles only
  • Must use late model 914 master cylinder like this one.
  • If you want to run a set of matching rear disc brakes and you have an A or Pre-A model, you can go with these but the cable is not made to specifically fit the 356 so you will need to handle that part of it.

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Airkewld Army Price: $1,550.00
   
 
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