FINALLY...an affordable AND simple 1964-1967 bus disk brake kit that FITS STOCK 14" & 15" SPLIT BUS WHEELS!! We designed this kit to be an easy, bolt-on install with all of the required bits and pieces to make the install a breeze.

Rather than building a kit based off custom-made or fancy race car parts, we went the other way and built our kit using super-common, easy-to-get parts. Willwood and similar "race car" calipers do not have dust seals, so they have a limited lifespan before the pistons start to wear out the bores requiring replacement.

The rotors, calipers and brake pads used in this kit are used on millions of American cars, and the parts are readily available at nearly every auto parts store across the USA. They are built to last for 100,000's of miles in terrible conditions. If you are 1000 miles from home, and you need a replacement rotor or pads, there is no need to wait a week or more for custom-made replacement parts. Just swing by your local NAPA with the part numbers provided in the kit.

The single best way to improve braking performance doesn't come from adding more pistons to the calipers, it comes from increasing the rotor's outside diameter. This increases the effective leverage. Some other kits use a 9.25" rotor that is custom machined even smaller to fit inside a 14" bus wheel. Or a thin 3/8" thick solid rotor that is only available from ONE company. Some of these rotors are over $150 EACH when they need to be replaced, and hopefully they are still available when you need one. The rotors to use with the EZ-STOP kit are large 10.25" diameter, 1" thick vented style, 100% off-the-shelf rotors that need NO custom machine work. They also come with the bearing races pressed in.

The calipers are used on countless GM mid-size cars that are heavier than a VW bus. These calipers have a much larger pad surface area than a Willwood caliper, and there are lots of different brands, grades, and type of pads available. The piston area of these calipers is very similar to the piston area of a Willwood, so the pedal feel, and clamping force is very similar between the two.

The caliper brackets are made from 3/8" laser cut steel, the adapters to the stock 5x205mm bolt pattern are made from 1/2" laser cut steel, then machined on CNC equipment. We add custom MADE IN THE USA press-in 14mm wheel studs, and include lug nuts to fit stock VW steel wheels.

High quality Timken or National bearings, new conversion rubber brake hoses, lug nuts, wheel seals, and new billet anodized dust caps are all included in the kit.

Not included in the kit are the calipers, rotors, and brake pads. We have done this for a few good reasons. Included with the kit are all the necessary part numbers and applications that will cross-reference at any good auto parts store. Shipping heavy rotors, calipers and pads is very expensive. We figure since you own a VW you are already familiar with your local auto parts store. Take the list of part numbers into your local store and pick up the parts yourself to save the shipping. For you folks who want drilled or slotted rotors, those are available from other on-line retailers as well. Some people/shops also have connections and get good parts store discounts, saving themselves even more.

Most guys are able to get the rest of the necessary parts from Rockauto for around $180 shipped.  That means you can have huge disk brakes on the front of your bus for less than $800 total.  And never worry about having to replace a custom machined, or discontinued rotor down the road.

With stock 14” & 15" steel wheels, this kit will add only 3/8" to each side, or 3/4" to the overall track width.  Most aftermarket 15” 5x205 wheels can be run without the extra 3/8" outer spacer, making the disk kit almost the same as stock width.   

This kit will work with most all flipped spindles.  The only issue I have found is if someone has welded a super thick gusset to the spindle when flipping it.  Check the inside lip of the rotor when installing this kit on flipped spindles.  If the  gusset is too thick, it will just hit the inside of the rotor.  A couple minutes with a grinder on the gusset will quickly fix the issue.

As with any disk brake kit, it is almost mandatory to upgrade to a dual circuit master cylinder.  This is a safety upgrade as well as adding the correct proportioning between the new front disks and the rear drums.  We recommend a 22mm bore master cylinder with this disk brake kit. 
 

1967 STYLE DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER CYLINDER KITS ARE AVAILABLE HERE!!

Click here for install instructions and part numbers for the EZ-Stop disk brake kit

Here is a great, very in-depth install video made by a customer.  It was done on a Baywindow, but the procedure is the same. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM

Please make sure you have the correct spindles BEFORE ordering. This kit only works with the later ‘63 1/2-‘70  tapered spindles.  The earlier straight stepped spindles will not work, and there are not different bearings to use.

The $585.00 price for the disk kit INCLUDES the shipping to anywhere in the USA including delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Click here for the 5x130 Porsche pattern EZ-Stop disk kit

Upgrade your vintage Volkswagen's stopping power with the Type E EZ-Stop Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit, engineered specifically for 1964–1967 VW Split Bus models. Designed for classic car owners who demand modern safety without the headache of expensive, hard-to-find proprietary components, this kit uses rugged, 100% off-the-shelf parts available at any local auto parts store.

Why Choose the EZ-Stop VW Split Bus Disc Brake Kit?

Unlike fragile race-car style setups or thin, overpriced specialty rotors that cost a fortune to replace, the EZ-Stop system is built for the real world. Whether you are driving across the country or navigating daily traffic, replacement pads and rotors are standard items stocked nationwide.

• Off-the-Shelf Reliability: Uses standard, heavy-duty GM-style calipers and large 10.25" vented rotors that withstand hundreds of thousands of miles of heavy use. No waiting weeks for mail-order specialty replacements.
• Massive Improvement in Leverage: Moves away from tiny 9.25" or thin 3/8" solid rotors. The 1" thick vented rotor maximizes outside diameter and braking leverage for dramatic stopping power.
• Maintains Stock Fitment: Designed to fit stock 14" and 15" Split Bus steel wheels with minimal track width increase (only 3/8" per side). Works seamlessly with most aftermarket 15" 5x205 wheels and flipped spindles.
• Heavy-Duty American Fabrication: Features 3/8" laser-cut steel caliper brackets, 1/2" CNC-machined stock 5x205 pattern adapters, custom USA-made 14mm press-in wheel studs, and matching lug nuts.

What’s Included in the Kit

• 1/2" CNC-machined adapters (5x205 bolt pattern)
• 3/8" laser-cut steel caliper mounting brackets
• Timken or National wheel bearings and races (pre-pressed)
• New conversion rubber brake hoses
• Custom USA-made 14mm press-in wheel studs and lug nuts
• New wheel seals and billet anodized dust caps
• Complete part numbers, cross-references, and step-by-step installation instructions

Note: To save you expensive freight shipping costs on heavy iron, calipers, rotors, and brake pads are not included. Simply take our provided part numbers to your local auto parts store (or order online via RockAuto) to complete your setup for around $180. We strongly recommend upgrading to a 22mm dual-circuit master cylinder for proper brake proportioning.

Vehicle Fitment

• 1964–1967 Volkswagen T2 Split Bus (Requires later '63½–'70 tapered spindles)
• Price includes FREE shipping anywhere in the USA (including AK, HI, PR, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands).