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Classic Volkswagen Front Disc Brake Conversions | Airkewld

6,000,000 <-- That's Six Million, auto accidents happen in the US on average. Let's do our part together, to reduce that amount, by installing quality disc brakes on our Classic Volkswagen's. - by Pete Skiba - PRO since 2002 | Airkewld.com | Updated on 6/8/23

Understanding what you need to do the job you are looking for, sounds easy, but it's really not. But with the help from the PRO's, guidance is part of the experience. Below, you will find what comes in the kits and what caliper makes sense for your application.

Front Kits - LINK - All front kits will come with BAD Series rotor assemblies featuring new assembly hardware, caliper brackets, calipers, pads, master cylinder, seals, hardware , bolt-on billet dust caps, German roller bearings, reservoir bottle, brake light switches and stainless steel braided brake lines. These are the most complete kits on the market to ensure you can do the job correctly and safely.

Front Kits by Type & Year

Two Piston Wilwood Caliper - Zero offset on all bolt patterns, not 5x205mm (add .375" offset each side) - Great for performance applications street or strip - 1100cc-2110cc - 90-100 mph tops - They utilize one piston on each side in aluminum construction - Replacement pads are available on our website, any high performance outlet, or street rod shop - To use these you will need *DRUM* Spindles, stock or dropped.

Four Piston Wilwood Caliper - Zero Offset on all bolt patterns, not 5x205mm (add .375" offset each side) - Great for performance and racing applications - 2331cc and up * Any Turbo Application * NOS Application - 105 mph + - They utilize two pistons on each side in aluminum construction - Replacement pads are available on our website, any high performance outlet, or street rod shop - To use these you will need *DRUM* Spindles, stock or dropped.

It is up to the client to ensure that they have what they should have under their year/model/application. If they are unsure, it is time to send an email with some photos to make sure. The brake kits below require the following;

  • A DRUM spindle for our brakes to work, not a DISC spindle. If you need a stock height drum spindle or a dropped drum spindle, the PRO's can set you up.
  • All studs we use are 14mm x 1.50 and we do not supply lug nuts due to wheels taking a specific lug nut for each application. 12mm x 1.50 are available as a special request if you need them for your build. Lug Nut recommendations here.
  • DOT 3 brake fluid is to be used.
Related: Rear Disc Brake Kits | Brake System install guides - All Models | Super Clean 1958 Ragtop Beetle Sporting BAD Series Brakes | 1974 Karmann Ghia Chassis get's rebuilt

Also: The products listed in the section below are complete kits. You will NOT need anything in addition to what is compiled in these kits. It is now up to you, to take your time, assemble the parts correctly, and enjoy the ride quality, the handling and the stance, you have always dreamed about.


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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

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 1 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need,
check out this article.

Made in the USA | Product updated 10/24/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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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

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 1 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need,
check out this article.

Made in the USA | Product updated 10/24/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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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 Classic Volkswagen's with LINK PIN front suspension with DRUM spindles, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models;

1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
1957 through 1965 Karmann Ghia
Kit cars with link pin spindles

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/8/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours |
Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Classic Porsche 356 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4602G2 Classic Porsche 356 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4602G2

Fits Classic Porsche's with DRUM spindles, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models;

1955 through 1965 Porsche 356 A & B

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article. 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.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/11/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4151G2 Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4151G2

Fits Classic Volkswagen's with Ball Joint front suspension with DRUM spindles, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models;

1966 through 1968 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
1966 through 1968 Karmann Ghia
Kit cars with Ball Joint front suspension and 17mm tie rod ends on your spindles

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/8/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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Normally In stock - Will Ship ASAP
Normal Price $1,680.52
Airkewld Army Price $1,527.75 per Kit
10 in stock!
Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4152G2 Classic VW Type 1 Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 4152G2

Fits Classic Volkswagen's with Ball Joint front suspension with DRUM spindles, 15"+ Wheels, AND these years/models;

1969 through 1975 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
1969 through 1975 Karmann Ghia
1973 and 1974 Type 181 Thing
Kit cars with Ball Joint front suspension

We take for granted a vehicle stopping in an adequate amount of time. Classic Volkswagens don't have brakes that can be counted on, time after time, at least not on today's highways when needed most. It's time to change that. It's time to install an American-Made disc brake kit that exceeds expectations every time. It's time for a set of BAD Series Disc Brakes from your friends at Airkewld.

The GEN 2 set of BAD Series Brakes brings new life to a tried and true disc brake conversion. Any conversion offered by the PRO's will come with all the necessary parts to install; you will only need to supply the brake fluid and furnish the lug nuts required to fit your actual wheels. If you need to know what you need, check out this article.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 3 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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BAD Series Brakes Pedal Box Emblem 1480 BAD Series Brakes Pedal Box Emblem 1480

Designed to be used with any BAD Series Disc Brake equipped Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, or 181, this killer emblem will notify anyone using that vehicle it will stop better than any VW they have ever driven. Fact!

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/9/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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