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Brakes
Front and rear disc brake conversions for the Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Type 2 Split Bus and Porsche 356 — find the right kit for your years and bolt pattern, then install it right.
01 · Find your kit
Disc brake kit finder
Find your car's years, then pick the bolt pattern you want your wheels to use. Every button goes straight to that kit.
Planning new wheels? Disc brakes are one of the ways to get the bolt pattern a new wheel needs — and they push the wheel out about 0.375". Check fitment in the Wheels & Tires hub before you order.
02 · Install
Install it right
Online install guides, plus the printable PDF instructions for current and earlier kits.
How To: Type 1 Front Disc Brake InstallStep-by-step front disc install on a Type 1.Type 1FrontRead the guide →How To: Type 2 Disc Master CylinderFitting the disc master cylinder on a Bus.Type 2Read the guide →
PDF install instructions
Gen 2 Rear Disc Brake Install — All Models
Current
Type 2 Split Bus Front Disc Brake Install (Gen 1)
Gen 1
Type 1 Front Disc Brake Install (Gen 1)
Discontinued Gen 1 kits
Rear Disc Brake Install — All Models (Gen 1)
Discontinued Gen 1 kits
03 · Related reading
Brakes don't work alone
Spindles, wheels and the beam all tie into your brake choice.
Volkswagen Spindles 101Drum or disc spindles — the basics before you buy.Read the guide →Wheel Tech: Bolt Pattern, Backspacing & OffsetHow brakes, bolt pattern and wheel fitment tie together.Read the guide →VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Assembled Beam Buyer's GuideBuilding the whole front end? Start with the beam.BeetleGhiaRead the guide →
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Front kits, rear kits and replacement parts.
Not sure which kit?
Tell the PROs about your car and goals and get a custom suspension and brake plan.
Get My Ultimate Plan →Process — Not Parts — Determines Performance