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SSP DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KITS

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SSP Front Disc Conversion
...For models up to 1965

For converting king & link pin Beetles produced before 7/1965. Assembled in-house at SSP using only best quality parts. Available only with dropped spindles.

Kit includes all necessary parts to convert your early beetle to a 4 stud disc brakes. Please note: This kit converts to 4 stud wheels - if you wish to retain the original 5 stud wheels (5/205) please see the other kits below.

Converts king and link pin Beetles to 4-stud front disc brakes

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SSP Front Disc Conversion
...For models 1966 onwards

For converting ball joint Beetles produced after 8/1965. Assembled in-house at SSP using only best quality parts. Please select standard Beetle or 1302/03 version (pictured).

Kit includes: disc stub axles (1302/3 kit uses adaptor brackets), ATE calipers, 4 stud genuine VW or German standard brake discs, bolts, pads, brake hoses, wheel bearings and seals.


Disc brake conversion kit T1 1966> (ball joint beam)
[AC698000][IN STOCK]
 
£
268.66
 

Converts ball joint Beetles (not 1302/3) to front disc brakes


Disc brake conversion 1302/3
[AC698000A][IN STOCK]
 
£
247.21
 

Converts 1302/3 models to front disc brakes (as pictured)


Additional Options
...For 1966 onward kits only

The following optional extras can also be added to the late Beetle conversion kits. Prices include VAT. Please call us to order these expanded kits.

  • X-drilled 4-stud (4/130) discs... add £27.95
  • Re-drilled plain discs... add £39.95
  • Re-drilled X-drilled discs... add £69.95
  • CB Performance dropped spindles... add £129.95
  • Backing plates (pair)... add £18.95


Disc Brake Conversion Kit T1 1966> With Dropped Spindles
[AC698000B][IN STOCK]
 
£
386.16
 

EMPI DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KITS

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EMPI Front Disc Conversion

At last! An economic large 5 stud (5/205) front disc brake kit. Kit includes everything you need for a bolt-on job with no wheel offset change. For Beetle/Ghia only (not 1302/3).


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 >1965 EMPI
[AC6982880][IN STOCK]
 
£
493.45
 

Link pin models, up to 7/1965


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 1966> EMPI, Supplied w/LHD dual master
[AC6982885][IN STOCK]
 
£
504.69
 

Ball joint models, 8/1965 onward

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EMPI Rear Disc Conversion

Complete kit includes: discs, calipers, mounting brackets, pads, hardware and handbrake cables. Fits all 4-Stud Beetles. For some years the handbrake cables require simple modification.

Fits all Beetles and can also be used on Split vans with straight axles (non reduction boxes) or Type 1 with IRS conversion kits.

Porsche pattern kits feature 14mm press-in studs. 4-stud and large 5-stud kits feature threaded holes. Spare discs, pads etc are stocked - please call.


Beetle 4 stud (4/130)...


Rear Disc Kit, EMPI, >1967 VW S/axle >1967
[AC598222865][IN STOCK]
 
£
446.45
 

up to 7/1967


EMPI R/disc 4 stud / All years 1968> Requires axle spacer
[AC6152842][IN STOCK]
 
£
64.32
 

1968 onwards


Rear Disc Kit, EMPI, 68-72 VW 1968> S/axle & 68-72 IRS
[AC598222870][IN STOCK]
 
£
429.07
 

8/1967 thro' 7/1972


Rear Disc Kit, EMPI, 73> VW 1973> S/axle & 73> IRS
[AC598222871][IN STOCK]
 
£
429.07
 

8/1972 onward


Porsche 5 stud (5/130)...


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,1958 >67 Porsche S/axle
[AC598222912][BACK ORDER]
 
£
514.91
 

up to 7/1967


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,68> Porsche S/axle 1968-72 & IRS 1968-72
[AC598222913][IN STOCK]
 
£
461.78
 

8/1967 thro' 7/1972


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,73> Porsche S/axle 1973> & IRS 1973>
[AC598222914][IN STOCK]
 
£
461.78
 

8/1972 onward


Large 5 stud (5/205)...


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,5/205 1958>1967 S/axle*
[AC598222905][IN STOCK]
 
£
461.78
 

up to 7/1967


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,5/205 68-72 S/axle & IRS
[AC598222906][IN STOCK]
 
£
446.45
 

8/1967 thro' 7/1972


Rear Disc Kit,EMPI,5/205 1973> S/axle & IRS
[AC598222907][IN STOCK]
 
£
446.45
 

8/1972 onward


Replacement Parts For Empi Disc Kits


EMPI R/disc 4 stud / All years 1968> Requires axle spacer
[AC6152842][IN STOCK]
 
£
64.32
 

 
Brake pads for EMPI r/disc kit
[AC6982891][IN STOCK]
 
£
30.60
 

TAROX BRAKES

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Tarox 6 Piston Front Calipers

These lightweight, billet aluminium calipers dramatically improve braking and are easy to fit to any Beetle, including 1302/3 models.

Just bolt them on to your disc brake stub axles and choose your preferred disc from the 'Beetle Drums & Discs' Page

PLEASE NOTE: Early drum brake models (up to 1965) require special adaptor brackets AND special brake discs & wheel bearings. Late drum brake models (1966 onward) only require the adaptor brackets - see below for details.

Tarox calipers require special 'Aircraft style' brake hoses listed - see below for details.


Calipers Tarox 6 Pot, Pair, With Pads
[AC61248-00KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
483.23
 

Calipers for Solid discs (pair, including pads)


Calipers Tarox 6 Pot Vented, Pair, With pads
[AC61248-0VKS][BACK ORDER]
 
£
536.36
 

Calipers for Vented discs (pair, including pads)


Brake pads, Tarox 6 pot, set
[AC61248-02KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
54.10
 

Spare pads for Tarox calipers (set)

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Brake Hoses for Tarox Calipers

The aircraft style brake hoses required for use with Tarox calipers. If you use these hoses on Pre 1967 cars the fixed anchor points on the framehead will require modification.


Brake hose, Tarox, T1 pair
[AC61248-03KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
59.21
 

Beetle (not 1302/3) - pair


Brake hose, Tarox, 1302/3 pair
[AC61248-04KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
64.32
 

1302/3 models only - pair

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Billet Adaptor Brackets

The brackets for solid discs can also be used with standard calipers.


Drum brake models, up to 1965...

For models up to 7/1965, purchase the adaptor brackets listed below PLUS the special Pre-'65 discs and wheel bearings (NOTE: this will convert your front hubs to the later 4-stud style, though wheel adaptors can be used if you prefer 5 stud wheels)


Brackets King & Link pin disc
[AC61248-06KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
114.39
 

Brackets (for early drum axle) - Solid discs


Brake disc, 4/130 >1965 req> special bearings
[AC61270VKS][IN STOCK]
 
£
102.12
 

Brake disc (4/stud) - Tarox on early drum axle


Wheel bearings >66 per wheel King & Link - 4 Stud
[AC61261-6VKS][IN STOCK]
 
£
75.39
 

Wheel bearing - Tarox on early drum axle


Drum brake models, 1966 onward...

For models 8/1965 onward, just purchase the adaptor brackets listed below to mount the calipers onto your stub axles.


Brackets, Tarox/solid disc, Pair for use with drum S/axles
[AC61248-01KS][IN STOCK]
 
£
118.48
 

Brackets (for late drum axle) - Solid discs


Brackets, Tarox/vented disc, Pair for use with drum S/axles
[AC61248-01VKS][IN STOCK]
 
£
118.48
 

Brackets (for late drum axle) - Vented discs

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Tarox Brake Caliper Spacers for Vented Discs

Required when installing Tarox Vented calipers onto standard disc brake stub axles. These are not required when mounting vented calipers on to standard drum brake axle using the Tarox adaptor brackets for vented disc calipers.

 
Spacers for Vented Calipers on Disc S/Axles, Pair inc
[AC61248-09VKS][IN STOCK]
 
£
47.98
 

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Tarox 6 Pot Rear Disc Brake Kit

A matching 6 pot caliper kit for the REAR of 1968 onward Beetles. The kit includes the same excellent 6 pot calipers as the front brakes, along with a special cable operated shoe assembly for the handbrake which fits inside the brake disc.

All this is mounted on a billet aluminium housing which also forms the rear axle bearing cover. Kits for alternative stud patterns are usually available to order.


Tarox rear disc kit - 6 pot (specify Beetle)
[AC698600][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,341.50
 

Beetle, 8/1967 onward - 4 stud (4/130)

CSP DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KITS

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CSP Front Disc Conversion

CSP's world famous, top quality German kits are TUV approved and allow you to convert either Link Pin or Ball Joint models to pre 1967 style large 5 stud (5/205) disc brakes. Kits to convert Link Pin models to Porche stud pattern (5/130) are also listed.

Each kit features steel brake discs fitted to CNC machined aluminium hubs with 14mm wheel studs. As well as comprehensive fitting instructions the kits include:

CNC caliper adaptor brackets (for drum brake stub axles); stainless steel dust covers; 48mm floating calipers; brake pads; brake hoses; fitting kit

PLEASE NOTE: 1) Link Pin models will require a dual circuit master cylinder, 2) If you have C.B. Performece dropped spindles these must be the drum type, 3) Kits are for use with 15 inch Beetle/Alloy wheels (a special kit is listed for 14 inch bus wheels)


Beetle & Karmann Ghia / Large 5 stud (5/205)...


Front disc kit. 5/205 T1 >1965, CSP
[AC698500][IN STOCK]
 
£
848.00
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +12mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T1 >1965 Zero offset, CSP
[AC698500ZO][BACK ORDER]
 
£
890.91
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +3.5mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T1 >1965 For CB Spindles, CSP
[AC698500CB][BACK ORDER]
 
£
848.00
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For CB Dropped Spindles. Change in track: +12mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T1 >65 VENT For stock spindles, CSP
[AC698500V][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,105.48
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with vented discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +12mm


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 66-67, CSP
[AC698501][IN STOCK]
 
£
848.00
 

8/1965 thro' 7/1967 (Ball joint) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +12mm


F/disc kit,5/205 T1 66-67 Vented, CSP
[AC698501B][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,105.48
 

8/1965 thro' 7/1967 (Ball joint) with vented discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +12mm


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68>, CSP
[AC698502][IN STOCK]
 
£
848.00
 

8/1967 onward (Ball joint) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +10.5mm


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68> Vented, CSP
[AC698502B][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,105.48
 

8/1967 onward (Ball joint) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +10.5mm


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68>, for CB spindles, CSP
[AC698502CB][BACK ORDER]
 
£
848.00
 

8/1967 onward (Ball Joint) with solid discs
For CB Dropped Spindles. Change in track: +10.5mm


F/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68>,Vent/CB, CSP
[AC698502CBB][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,105.48
 

8/1967 onward (Ball Joint) with vented discs
For CB Dropped Spindles. Change in track: +10.5mm


Early Bus / Large 5 stud (5/205)...


F/disc kit. 5/205 T2 55-63 15" Alloys only (not steel) CSP
[AC698504][IN STOCK]
 
£
890.91
 

1955 thro' 7/1963 (Link Pin) with solid discs
Change in track: +8mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T2 55-63 Vented, CSP
[AC698504B][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,137.14
 

1955 thro' 7/1963 (Link Pin) with vented discs
Change in track: +8mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T2 64-70 15" Alloys.NOT STEEL, CSP
[AC698505][IN STOCK]
 
£
890.91
 

8/1963 thro' 7/1970 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For 15 inch wheels. Change in track: +8mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T2 64-70 Vented, CSP
[AC698505B][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,137.14
 

8/1963 thro' 7/1970 (Link Pin) with vented discs
For 15 inch wheels. Change in track: +8mm


F/disc kit. 5/205 T2 64-70 14" & 15" steel wheels, CSP
[AC698505-14][BACK ORDER]
 
£
955.28
 

8/1963 thro' 7/1970 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For 14 inch wheels. Change in track: +8mm


Beetle & Karmann Ghia / Porsche 5 stud (5/130)...


F/disc kit. 5/130 T1 >1965 Zero offset, CSP
[AC698500P][IN STOCK]
 
£
890.91
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For normal stub axles. Change in track: +3.5mm


F/disc kit. 5/130 T1 >1965 For CB Spindles, CSP
[AC698500PCB][BACK ORDER]
 
£
848.00
 

Up to 7/1965 (Link Pin) with solid discs
For CB Dropped Spindles. Change in track: +3.5mm


Early Bus / Porsche 5 stud (5/130)...


F/disc kit. 5/130 T2 55-63, CSP
[AC698504P][BACK ORDER]
 
£
890.91
 

1955 thro' 7/1963 (Link Pin) with solid discs
Change in track: +8mm


F/disc kit. 5/130 T2 64-70
[AC698505P][BACK ORDER]
 
£
890.91
 

8/1963 thro' 7/1970 (Link Pin) with solid discs
Change in track: +8mm

8/1967 thro' 7/1970 (Link Pin) with vented discs
Change in track: +8mm

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CSP Rear Disc Conversion

CSP's world famous, top quality German kits are TUV approved and allow you to convert either Swing Axle or IRS models to pre 1967 style large 5 stud (5/205) disc brakes. A kit to convert swing axle models to Porche stud pattern (5/130) are also listed.

For full specification please see the 'front disc conversion' section above.


Beetle / Large 5 stud (5/205)...


R/disc kit, 5/205 T1 58 >1967
[AC598002][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,043.14
 

Up to 7/1967 (Swing Axle)


R/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68>,Swing Axle
[AC598003][IN STOCK]
 
£
1,043.14
 

8/1967 onward (Swing Axle)


R/disc kit, 5/205 T1 68>, IRS
[AC598004][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,043.14
 

8/1967 onward (IRS)


Split Bus / Large 5 stud (5/205)...


R/disc kit, 5/205 T2 >67,Swing Straight axle
[AC598005][BACK ORDER]
 
£
1,065.62
 

Up to 8/1967 with straight axle conversion


CSP R/disc kit, 5/205 T2 >67, IRS For T1 IRS on T2 Only
[AC598006][IN STOCK]
 
£
1,043.14
 

Up to 8/1967 with Type 1 IRS conversion


Beetle / Porsche 5 stud (5/130)...


R/disc kit 5/130 T1 >67 S/axle CSP
[AC598002P][IN STOCK]
 
£
1,043.14
 

Up to 7/1967 (Swing Axle)

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