Classic air cooled VW Beetle Empi disc brake conversion

[@keithsparlin9558]

Fantastic video . Just bought my first VW bug 1969

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase. Hope my videos will help you in the future also. More coming soon. Jamie

[@seventhson27]

THANK YOU. This is the only video or instruction that I could find that told what those spacers in the back were for. I thought maybe they were some goofy bearing race (well I was warm)

[@jamiedowson6482]

That's awesome!!!! So happy that you found this videos useful!!!!! I hope some of my other videos are of some help also 😀

[@cukymonster33]

Good lookin' Bug. Nice video.

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thank you 😊

[@slumpbuster8023]

Love the videos dude. Keep em coming!

[@jamiedowson6482]

I will dude 😎

[@letsbefrank6269]

Thanks, I have a 66 Aussie Beetle with the older type tie rods, a real pain to align my steering after fitting 2 1/2” dropped spindles, after a month I removed the spindles and fitted the old ones back, another pain to align back, but I’m leaving it stock now, but would like to fit front disc brakes, cheers for your video.

[@jamiedowson6482]

Yes it can be a bit of a pain to align and so much easier when done on a lift. I am actually going to make some wooden stands that lift the car higher but keep the weight on the wheels. Thanks so much for watching. Jamie

[@HogSlayer903]

Thank you very much for the video and tips for disk brake conversion! EMPI's instructions that come with the kit are vague as hell!

[@jamiedowson6482]

Soooooooooooo happy you found this video useful. 👍👍👍👍

[@JosephDR]

Great video. I have the same torque wrench! 😆

[@jamiedowson6482]

It never fails 🤣

[@robertrobb2367]

Did you remember to grease that inside bearing and a thrust washer should be between the outer and the axle nut? Just asking?

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello there and thanks for asking. Yes I did thankfully. Maybe it should have been clearer in the video. Hope that it was of some help. Jamie

[@charlesgraham9954]

i recommend disk brakes all around, its night and day difference. plus, better brakes makes your Bug feel even more like a gokart. man Bug are so fun to drive, especially with some HP

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thanks for your comment. Yes I am planning to upgrade the rear brakes to discs also. Never had rear discs on a Beetle before so looking forward to seeing what they're like.

[@situmoranghmt9914]

very easy job as it is just plug n play. If you have money, everything can be realized. What's unique is if you don't have money but you can use trash to convert your bugs with disc brake 🤣

[@jamiedowson6482]

Yes exactly. This is a great and affordable kit. I recommend it for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. Jamie

[@mermatrix]

How did you get that spacer all the way in the spindle at 15:56? I am having a tough time😢

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello there. I tapped mine on with a blunt chisel. Tapping either side as it goes on to make sure it goes on square. If you’re having trouble then check for any burrs etc and check diameters of the collar and spindle with micrometer. Hope this helps and you get it sorted. Jamie

[@mermatrix]

success! I lightly rubbed the spindle with Emory paper , heated the spacer using a hair drier , applied a light coat of oil and tapped with a punch. Slide right on!

[@jamiedowson6482]

@@mermatrix Thats fantastic!!! Glad you got it sorted. Jamie

[@checovision]

Where did you get those spindles? I'm trying to install the same empi disc kit in My 69 bug but, i just notice the inner bearing won't fit since the spindle is bigger (variable diameter)

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello there. Mine came with the kit but I would think they are available separately. Maybe worth contacting Empi directly. Jamie

[@DriftAllDay63vw]

Hey quick question how did you take off your grease cap on your disc brake and what tool did you use to take it off???

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello there. I either use a nice big pair of water pump pliers or tap it off with blunt chisel. Hope this helps. Jamie

[@DriftAllDay63vw]

@jamiedowson6482 thank you 🙂

[@luke4648]

Hi, which kid did you buy, the only one I can find by Empi has dropped spindles for a 1954 beetle.

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello there. www.paruzzi.com/uk/volkswagen/brakes-wheels/disc-brakes/3283/ I believe this is the kit that I used. I don't have dropped spindles or narrowed beam. Hope this helps. Jamie

[@benkanobe7500]

Excellent! Thank you. I have a '73 Standard Bug and will be doing the same thing. I would love to see your paint all buffed out. Is it original paint?

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello. Glad you found this helpful and hope it helps with your installation. Parts of my 64 are original paint like the roof, bonnet and decklid but its had many patches painted so will keep it like it is for now. Rough like me!!!

[@kodiehughes5312]

How’s the kit going about to buy mine now

[@jamiedowson6482]

For the money I highly recommend it. A big improvement 💪🏼

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice job.

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thanks man ☺️

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

Looks good

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thank you 😊

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

@@jamiedowson6482 put a motor on the 54 I roll that bad ass ride just like that

[@garyjones2582]

If you freeze the bearing races, they almost fall in... Nice work....

[@jamiedowson6482]

Yes good point!!!! Thank you for your kind words. Jamie

[@moss1transcendant]

I've got the issue of much more steering one direction that the other

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hello sir. You have so start with your steering arm on the steering box in the middle position and then set the length of your steering arms.

[@moss1transcendant]

@@jamiedowson6482 thankyou. You've helped me no end there with this information

[@vanderlyjaneiro9213]

hello, very nice!! Is it a Empi 22-2880 Kit?

[@jamiedowson6482]

www.paruzzi.com/uk/volkswagen/brakes-wheels/disc-brakes/3283/

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thanks. Hope the link helps

[@ReddThreee]

Did a 4 wheel disc conversion on my 68 Fastback in the 70's. Just happened to come across this video. Its a bit late. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2eUaWdqlpyXqrM

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thats really cool. There were probably no off the shelf kits available back then. Thanks for watching. Jamie

[@Richie5480]

If you’re gonna do videos please use a wireless microphone.

[@jamiedowson6482]

It's on my list