JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit Installation

Since we installed an EMPI premium disc brake on the front of our Super Beetle, we didn’t want the rear to feel neglected so we decided to install a corresponding premium disc brake kit on the rear. We also install stainless steel braided brake hoses for a complete performance braking system. We also go over a common issue that can come up when installing a rear disc brake kit, so watch and learn!

Intro 0:00
Brake kit overview: 0:58
Brake caliper prep: 1:16
Vehicle prep: 2:17
Brake drum removal: 3:05
Trailing arm prep: 3:34
Parking brake cable removal: 3:46
Brake hose replacement: 4:02
Brake caliper bracket installation: 4:42
Brake rotor installation: 5:19
Brake caliper installation: 5:31
Parking brake cable installation: 7:03
Brake hose installation: 7:47

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Tools used in this video:

Jack
Jack Stands
Wheel Chocks
Axle Nut Removal Tool
Flathead Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Linemans Pliers
Miscellaneous Punches
Sledge Hammer
Rubber Mallet
10mm Wrench
11mm Wrench
14mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
3/8" Drive Ratchet
6" Extension
10mm Socket
11mm Socket
13mm Socket
14mm Socket
17mm Socket
1/2 Drive Impact Driver (or Ratchet)
36mm Socket
19mm Socket
Torque Multiplier Tool

Chemicals Used:

Brake Cleaner
Grease
Medium Threadlocker

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The parts used in this video are:

Rear Premium Disc Brake Kit (22-6144)]

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses (5588)

Stainless Steel Braided Hoses (98-6714-B)

Brake Line Clips (113611715A)

EMPI 914 Wheels (9681-4)

Thread In Wheel Studs (9484)

Porsche Style Lug Nuts (70-2868)

Lug Nut Caps (133-173)

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[renragged]

Fun stuff. I had forgotten just how much stuff I've replaced on my daughter's Beetle until watching these videos.

[FixinBugsNStuff]

This is very helpful. I bought 2 sets stainless steel lines to make it work.

[doubled]

I found in my rear kit their was an adaper the screws into the caliper it looks to be a 1.0 mm pitch because the the metric line fitting are 1.5 mm pitch and will not thread directly into the caliper. Also a tip on brake line you can use 10mm fitting into a english 3/8 thread but 3/8 will not thread into a 10 mm threaded area.
Not sure why the rear caliper is a different pitch unless they use thease calipers for other applications the bottom is the bubble flair but the adapter coupling that was supplyed with my kit is kind of flat I suppose that small area of pressure on the concaved area is what makes the adapter seal.
Also to i bought a new brake line kit for my 74 super beetle and fould some line to be short because they are intentend for shorter route to the wheel cylinder on a drum brake system. 1 more thing my kit came with a small flex line about 3 inchs or 75 mm long that goes into the adapter at caliper it supposely allows for the caliper to float when the brakes are applied great video thank you for your time

[DarryllC]

Spacers not included in the kit for IRS. ...Very frustrating! In the description for the spacer (22-5281-7) states "This Spacer Is Required For Disc Brake Rotors In Rear With IRS Transmission". SO why not include them in the "Kit"?!!?

[gunsnsails]

I bought the conversion kit (F and R) for my '72 Super. Can I get the SS braided lines from JBugs as well? And, are they measured out already as standard length for this conversion?

[lancehenninger]

Will this be a a body off restoration, if so can you make a video on how to remove the body, I can’t find anything for help

[Paulman]

I already changed the single brake master cylinder to a duel system. Is that sufficient to run the disk upgrade.

[hectorzapata]

I bought my rear brake kit long ago from another vendor and the emergency brake cables were wat too long for my car, a 1970 Beetle. For what year car are the longer cables for?

[richardvarela]

I have a question what kind of masses can I put to my vw to make it 5 lug nuts?

[fg]

Are you supposed to torque the wheel studs when threading into the rotor?

[sportsbrand]

would replacing the master be required on a kombi van also

[Pochuefly]

Do you have the same upgrade kits with 5 lug pattern ?

[teamnumbskull]

Can you just use the original lug bolts? Or does it have to be those Porsche ones?

[mohamedmetwaly]

can i use vw golf mk4 Calipers with these brackets

[bart]

If you only have rear brakes in a dunebuggy application plumbed through turning brakes, what master cylinder would you use for a disc brake conversion? Thanks in advance.

[tonylaquatra]

Does anyone know what size part number the new spacer was?? Please help.

[DriverFast]

4:47 What is the part number for this clamp holder?

[ReneValdivia-tzyo]

In the description of the rear brake kit link it does not match the one in the video, please post the correct kit that you used to be able to carry out the installation, since in the one in the description it is 5 holes and in the one in the video it is 5 holes. 4 holes

[Xfactorr]

Does the kit fit 74 convertible super beetle also?

[tracymawer]

Where do you buy the torque multiplier for the rear drum