{"title":"Type 2 Brakes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"type-e-ez-stop-split-bus-disk-brake-kit","title":"Type E EZ-Stop VW Split window Bus-Disk Brake Kit-1964-1967","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"gen\"\u003eFINALLY...an affordable AND simple 1964-1967 bus disk brake kit that FITS STOCK 14\" \u0026amp; 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"gen\"\u003e 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"gen\"\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith stock 14” \u0026amp; 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.    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/collections\/type-2-brakes\/products\/67-bus-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-and-res\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e1967 STYLE DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER CYLINDER KITS ARE AVAILABLE HERE!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/pages\/type-e-ez-stop-split-bus-disk-brake-kit-instructions\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for install instructions and part numbers for the EZ-Stop disk brake kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere is a great, very in-depth install video made by a customer.  It was done on a Baywindow, but the procedure is the same.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\" title=\"EZ Stop Disc Brake Conversion Kit Install\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--break Polaris-Text--subdued\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe $575.00 price for the disk kit INCLUDES the shipping to anywhere in the USA including d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\" name=\"ep1422416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eelivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\" name=\"ep1422416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/collections\/type-2-brakes\/products\/type-e-ez-stop-5x130-disk-brake-kit-1963-1967-bus-porsche-pattern\"\u003eClick here for the 5x130 Porsche pattern EZ-Stop disk kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28544739508284,"sku":"2S-F-5DBK","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/files\/CD386643-2C53-4ADE-B7C9-B452481422C0.jpg?v=1732251805"},{"product_id":"67-bus-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-and-res","title":"'67 style VW Bus-dual circuit master cylinder and reservoir kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are reproduction 1967 VW Bus dual circuit master cylinders.  They will work on all ‘56-‘67 split window buses. If you order it at the same time as a disk brake kit, it will have the residual valves pulled on the front circuit to work with the disk brake kit.  They are made overseas, but we have sold lots, and use them on our own buses. These work awesome. No spacers or push rod mods required.  This bore size master works perfectly with the EZ-Stop disk kit, and provides a great pedal feel, and pedal travel  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with a new master, clip-in ‘67 style reservoir, and a new brass tee. You will need to make up a new hard line and adjust the routing of the hard line for the other side. Some guys order a new ‘67 hard line kit and make it a super easy install. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pedal pan might need some minor trimming if you run one. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are now stocked with the residual pressure valve removed on the front line for use with disk brakes.  If you try to use this with drum front brakes, you will most likely have a soft first hit on the pedal, and it will firm up on the second hit. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31288611569782,"sku":"DCMC","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_4b8089da-0748-4e35-81d7-a9b27f19136a.jpg?v=1629824463"},{"product_id":"type-e-ez-stop-5x130-disk-brake-kit-1963-1967-bus-porsche-pattern","title":"Type E EZ-Stop 5x130 Disk Brake Kit 1964-1967 Bus Porsche pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit is based off our original 5x205 EZ-Stop kit, but rather than the 5x205 adapter, it uses a custom made 6061 billet aluminum, anodized adapter.  This adapter bolts directly to the Camero rotor, and easily adapts your 5x130 Porsche pattern wheels.  The 5x130 pattern studs are the correct 14mm diameter, so you can use correct 14mm ball seat Porsche style lug nuts.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gen\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather 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 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 10.5\" 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe caliper brackets are made from 3\/8\" laser cut steel. The adapters to 5x130 Porsche pattern are made from 6061 aluminum machined on CNC equipment here in the USA. We add custom MADE IN THE USA press-in 14mm wheel studs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gen\"\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/collections\/type-2-brakes\/products\/67-bus-dual-circuit-master-cylinder-and-res\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e1967 STYLE DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER CYLINDER KITS ARE AVAILABLE HERE!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/pages\/type-e-ez-stop-split-bus-disk-brake-kit-instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClick here for install instructions and part numbers for the EZ-Stop disk brake kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere is a great, very in-depth install video made by a customer.  It was done on a Baywindow, but the procedure is the same.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"EZ Stop Disc Brake Conversion Kit Install\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--break Polaris-Text--subdued\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $565.00 price for the disk kit INCLUDES the shipping to anywhere in the USA including d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"ep1422416\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eelivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"ep1422416\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34368038862907,"sku":"","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_5d7e116c-6340-47c1-b222-487b2009209d.jpg?v=1631556106"},{"product_id":"3-8-5x205-wheel-spacers","title":"3\/8\" 5x205 wheel spacers","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaser cut 3\/8\" steel wheel spacers.  Yellow zinc coated for corrosion resistance.  These work great if you need just a bit more tire clearance on the front or rear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug holes are sized for a 14mm stud or bolt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34377129852987,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"type-e-ez-stop-baywindow-bus-disk-brake-kit-1968-1970","title":"Type E EZ-Stop Baywindow-Bus Disk Brake Kit-1968-1970","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINALLY...an affordable AND simple 1968-1970 bus disk brake kit that FITS STOCK 14\" BAYWINDOW BUS WHEELS!!  This kit is almost identical to the split bus kit, but it uses a different wheel seal  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe designed this kit to be an easy, bolt-on install with all of the required bits and pieces to make the install a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRather 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe rotors, calipers and brake pads for 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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 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 this kit are large 10.5\" 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe calipers are used on countless GM mid-size cars that are heavier than a VW bus.  These calipers have a much larger pads surface area than a Willwood caliper, and there are lots of different brands, grads, 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith stock 14\" steel wheels, this kit will only add about 3\/8\" to each side, or 3\/4\" to the overall track width.  Most aftermarket 5x205 wheels can be run without the extra 3\/8\" outer spacer, making the disk kit almost the same as stock width.    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit will work with the stock master cylinder, but you will need to remove the residual pressure valve from the front line in your system.  This is very easy to do, and there are pictures at the end of the instructions linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/pages\/type-e-ez-stop-split-bus-disk-brake-kit-instructions\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for install instructions and part numbers for the EZ-Stop disk brake kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere is a great, very in-depth install video made by a customer.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(143, 12, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\" title=\"EZ Stop Disc Brake Conversion Kit Install\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(143, 12, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--break Polaris-Text--subdued\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $575.00 price for the disk kit INCLUDES the shipping to anywhere in the USA including d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"ep1422416\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eelivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"ep1422416\" style=\"color: #0577ad;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/collections\/type-2-brakes\/products\/type-e-ez-stop-5x130-disk-brake-kit-1963-1967-bus-porsche-pattern\"\u003eClick here for the 5x130 Porsche pattern EZ-Stop disk kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Type E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39629123715131,"sku":"","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_54230329-947c-4cfe-91f8-9ce9ec2c9f43.jpg?v=1645328456"},{"product_id":"type-e-5x4-75-to-5x130-adapters","title":"Type E 5x4.75 to 5x130 Adapters","description":"\u003cp\u003e6061 billet 5x4.75\" to 5x130mm adapters to use with EZ-Stop disk brake kit.  Same high quality, USA made, 10.9 m14x1.5 lug studs as the EZ-Stop kit.  The 5x130 pattern studs are the correct 14mm diameter, so you can use correct 14mm ball seat Porsche style lug nuts.  \u003cspan class=\"gen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are perfect if you have multiple wheels, or you are wanting to get new 5x130 pattern wheels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are 1 3\/8\" thick to just clear the center caps on most wheels. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39631307767867,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_b567547f-28fc-46d2-81fc-878fbcf11a71.jpg?v=1631597101"},{"product_id":"type-e-5x5-75-to-5x205-adapter-plates","title":"Type E 5x4.75 to 5x205 adapter plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e1\/2\" steel adapter plates to make a 5x4.75\" Chevy pattern into a wide 5 5x205 VW pattern.  Comes with grade 10.9, USA made 14mm press-in wheel studs installed.  Chevy pattern is drilled and machined for 12mm 60deg. lug nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow zinc plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair, to do two wheels  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the same adapters used in the EZ-Stop front disk brake kits. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40613286641723,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_9719.jpg?v=1763939501"},{"product_id":"1-2-steel-5x130-spacer-pair","title":"1\/2” steel, 5x130 spacer pair.","description":"\u003cp\u003e**1\/2” Laser Cut 5x130 Steel Wheel Spacer – Pair**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your vehicle’s clearance with our precision-engineered 1\/2” laser cut steel wheel spacers. Perfect for creating the extra space you need to fit fat tires, these spacers are ideal for setups with short axles, 5.5” Fuchs wheels, 205\/65\/15 tires, and adjustable spring plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e- **Material:** Durable 1\/2” laser cut steel for reliable performance\u003cbr\u003e- **Stud Holes:** 14mm stud holes for a secure fit\u003cbr\u003e- **Ideal Use:** Provides extra clearance to accommodate larger tires\u003cbr\u003e- **Sold as a Pair:** Includes two spacers for your convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-3.00\" center bore diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Longer wheel studs may be required for proper installation.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your ride with these high-quality spacers and achieve the perfect fit for your tires today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42126136999995,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/files\/4D032421-6757-43B5-8486-CCF3F06E64DE.jpg?v=1744168972"},{"product_id":"type-e-ez-stop-5x130-disk-brake-kit-1968-1970-baywindow-bus-porsche-pattern","title":"Type E EZ-Stop 5x130 Disk Brake Kit 1968-1970 BAYWINDOW Bus Porsche pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit is based off our original 5x205 EZ-Stop kit, but rather than the 5x205 adapter, it uses a custom made 6061 billet aluminum, anodized adapter.  This adapter bolts directly to the Camero rotor, and easily adapts your 5x130 Porsche pattern wheels.  The 5x130 pattern studs are the correct 14mm diameter, so you can use correct 14mm ball seat Porsche style lug nuts.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gen\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather 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 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 10.5\" 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe caliper brackets are made from 3\/8\" laser cut steel. The adapters to 5x130 Porsche pattern are made from 6061 aluminum machined on CNC equipment here in the USA. We add custom MADE IN THE USA press-in 14mm wheel studs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gen\"\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/pages\/type-e-ez-stop-split-bus-disk-brake-kit-instructions\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for install instructions and part numbers for the EZ-Stop disk brake kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere is a great, very in-depth install video made by a customer.  It was done on a Baywindow, but the procedure is the same.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\" title=\"EZ Stop Disc Brake Conversion Kit Install\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #8f0c0c;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--break Polaris-Text--subdued\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0uL5xKgSbM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0577ad;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $565.00 price for the disk kit INCLUDES the shipping to anywhere in the USA including d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0577ad;\" name=\"ep1422416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eelivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0577ad;\" name=\"ep1422416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default 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