VW BEETLE DISC BRAKE CONVERSION! Beetle Drop spindle installation - Beetle lowered 

Excellent video! Enjoyed the ride! You two are so fun to watch!!!!!

I just want to say you are awesome, now i get why some people like to watch cooking shows, i’m learning a lot from you, grtz from the Netherlands

Once again an excellent crystal clear DIY video. Thanks for this absolutely fine and understandable conversion to disc brakes. By the way would like a video on brake bleeding. With your talent to make a subject clear and simple, I would bet many of us would benefit with that video. Please consider making that video for we viewers.

nice one. gave me something to watch during lunch on a rainy day.

Well done slade, again a very nice video.

I put a set of disc brake rotors and calipers on my trike and I love them. So much better stopping power and no pulling or adjusting.

The videos you put out are great thanks for the time you put into it and the info I appreciate it very much

Thanks for posting

Damn it! all your "wows" and "this is really smooth" makes me wanna upgrade. We're all consumers anyway.

Great video…you make it look easy. I’m thinking of going to disc brakes in the front on my bug

Excellent videos

ty for the video big help buddy

Good video 👍👍, but I just want to know how the meter cable is conneted when the disc break is used …. tq sir

Great informative video makes me wana get mine done and go for a drive so bad!

I have a ‘68 with drop spindles with drum brakes and 165 tires. I have about 1/2 inch clearance on each side to the fenders. Would changing to disc brakes cause rubbing?

As you add in new brake caliper to the Beetle's front wheel. And you didn't add any shim But I see more gap on the between the outside brake pad than the inside brake pad's gap. Please, add more shim between the caliper and the knuckle spindle to add a little more space(gap) between the inside brake pad and disc. So because it wears out both brake pads even per wheel. Otherwise the pad wears out more than the other pad on same wheel. Thank you.

Well done, excellent, clear camera work! I don't think you showed the speed cable reinstall, but I assume that it just gets routed through the way it came out - nothing tricky. I, for one, would appreciate a brake bleed demo at some point. Quite an archive you are creating here!!

this is the second drop spindle video ive seen ,where the spindles are changed but not the clearly fucked ball joints ,do it once do it right otherwise whats the point????????

the calipers are pure junk !!! never buy them !

Did the tires rub after lowering the front?

Bruh, you really didn't change those nasty-ass balljoints? Cmon.

Hey, what brand of 2 1/2" drop spindles do you recommend? I have wanted a lowered bug most of my life! Just got one and have the money to do this. Thanks!!

Surprised you didn't paint the rotors. It more work, but it keep the rust away.

The flat side goes in first, I would still get it wrong, 😂! Keep up the good work my friend, y’all stay safe

I’m new to the Volkswagen scene, and diy mechanics. Why did you say it was a 2 1/2” drop spindle? Did you actually drop the front end? All you said at the end was it was a good front disk change.

Hi it's me again,just watched the break video....it is so great having someone make easy understanding vids. THANK YOU MASTER TEACHER! I wish you lived close by always millions of questions...lol...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! I LEARN A LOT FROM YOU! YOURS,ROBERT

Great timing! I got the exact lowering & drop spindle kit recently and got around to tackling the project last weekend. I appreciate your clear instructions.

why didn't you change the rubber boots on the ball joints?

Them ball joint rubbers looked bad. But loved the video thanks

Hey Hector, Happy day to y’all! You and your side kick are having fun, and that’s great!

Do you recommend putting disk brakes on the back?

why does the caliper have 2 bleeders? which one do you use to bleed the brakes? top or bottom or both?

There is one complaint I have with the empi disc setup is that none of the bolts have lock collars or spring washers. Lesson for the day ( righty loosey, lefty tighty )

Again a great video, Slade, thanks a lot! I own a super beetle from 1974 and also installed disk brakes. It is indeed a big improvement on brake performance. However they keep squeaking, especially if I brake just a little. Do you have a suggestion how I can get rid of it?

Just the video I needed. Going to tackle this in the next few days. I think I will not be touching the drum except pulling the speedo and just knocking the three big nuts off and leaving all the outer disassembled. Again nice video, I watched several others that completely skipped this part. Derp.

Karmann Ghia, disc brake spindles are a great upgrade also.

Good informative video as usual.... when I get a notification that you have a new video I know that I will enjoy another Beetle video. Good job. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

what kid of places do front end alignments on old vw's having a hard time finding anyone.

It’s always very good to watch your videos. Your instructions are very clear especially for those who are new. Thank you.

Maybe that rear grease seal was missing because previous shoes were squeaking and needed constant greasing? 😜😝🤪

That was excellent. I'm about to start releasing videos of me bringing my 61 Karmann Ghia back to life and will definitely need to do this at some point. It's easily the best explanation video I've seen. Nice work mate, subbed 👍😎

Looks like the rubbers on the ball joints need replacing.

I’m having a hell of a time getting the tie rod to come out. Any suggestions for one being stubborn? I’m whacking the snot out of the knuckle with a hammer, but it’s not budging.

Wow, looks like the brakes actually work good on that. Might need to upgrade from drums to discs myself next year when I get a narrowed beam. Great advise… don’t be a bonehead 🤣

Nice job..Been gathering parts here because its winter but doing a conversion on a 68 Beetle i purchased..i am just gathering parts for now and waiting till spring to do the work..One problem i am facing is i noticed the disc brakes were already done on my Bug but the drop spindles were NOT done.. so i bought drop spindles by Empi part # 22-2951..The conversion on the brakes were done by previous owner and he used Empi part # 22-2983 ..I didn't know the disc brake conversion kit part number until after i bought the drop spindles and i bought the spindles because the description said Spindles for Beetles that already has disc brakes..After learning the disc brake kit already installed was part 22-2983 and read the description for it.. there it says it will NOT work with drop spindles..I wish i would have done my home work and knew this before i bought the drop spindles..So i called and asked why they wouldn't fit and i am told they WILL fit but i need to delete these brackets on the disc brake conversion kit that supports the calipers because they are not needed with the spindles i bought because these spindles already have the holes needed to bolt the Calipers to the Spindle and those brackets had to be used in the disc brake kit with the old stock Spindles..Do you know this to be true by any chance ? BTW.. thanks for the video it does answer some questions i had..

Most excellent video. I just bought me a 69 Manx Dune Buggy and I plan going through it top to bottom and I was going to save the Disc Brake job for last but.....not now. First will be the Big Boy kit for my Fat Feet, then the front Disc job. I must say, you are one Smart and Talented man!! Thanks brother!!

Second, lol Glad to see you dropped a new video. Stance and stopping power is always a great thing.

Why didn't you change the cracked boots on the lower ball joints at 20:45? Love the video. I brought a 1973 SB back to life in 1988 while in college. Ran it for 2 years. Survived a black ice spin out that bent the passenger tie rod. Because there is no wt in the front, I drove 30miles with the passenger tire pointed in 30* angle!. 2 hrs later I arrived home with steel radials showing through the tire. It never blew the tire. The next day, into a vise grip to straighten the tie rod and drove it another 6mo. What a car it was!

He had a big box of goodies, 😂

Great video... not sure I am ready for either drop spindles or discs (just re-did complete drum system on the '74 SB), but enjoyed the watch all the same. Tell ya what though, Casey's beetle is hella quiet and smooth sounding/appearing (especially through 1st gear), when compared to mine. Thanks as always Slade, keep 'em coming.

Good 👍 job Slades. I converted mine and like you said I did a small test drive and I am so glad I did the conversion. Great video brother.

Great video! Just wondering, how long did it take to complete the swap? And was there any clearance issues with tire rub? Your replies are always appreciated!

OK.

Love the video mate. My 73 came standard in NZ with front discs so I was just watching for fun. Great tip I picked up tho is spinning the new callipers on rather than breaking a sealed hose.

Can I use the stock spindles .

Do you recommend disk breaks in the front and back? Where would you recommend buying the upgrades?

Used ur socket method but used a heavy sledge hammer b4 seein this 2nd vid of urs and the weight of it made the races go in easier. Did everything as you did. Im thankful you made these videos. It made my weekend easy.

Great video man. You're so right about the disk upgrade. Did it to my 69 bettle big improvement. Thanks for the ride along. Have a great weekend 😁

very cool awesome detail video ..... thanks for sharing

stupid question, assuming these calipers take karman ghia pads?

Excellent video, awesome to do an upgrade that makes the Bug more enjoyable, those early 70's Bugs drive nice.

you make it look easy. really appreciate all your effort. when you go to rear disc brakes do you have to go to a bigger master cylinder? why?

Did you do anything to lower the rear also? Or was it already done? And do you know where this kit came from?

What year is this beetle??

Nice video slades great information about the drop spindle awesome 👍🏻👍🏻take care and stay safe

Nice job. You made it look easy. Just getting cought up on my you tube watching.

I've had a set of disc brakes for my 73 beetle sitting in my garage for 20 years, I thought it was beyond me to install them. This video is so great... The bit that turned me off of trying was installing new ball joints, I didn't realize I could just leave the old one's on...

Sunny Saturday means I’ll be wrenching on the bug watching your videos!

I decided to order a disc brake conversion kit after watching this video. I'm getting a 68 Baja ready for my granddaughters first car. I haven't watched TV for the past ten years or so, I love RU-vid though because its entertaining and videos like yours are so helpful. Thanks and keep up the good work! PS... i won't giver her the keys until she gives me her word she'll subscribe to your channel 😉

I love your videos, I have a 1970 beetle and I've learned so much from you.

My beetle has the front disc brakes luckily, Is it worth it to swap the back brakes too?

Great video, Slade, thanks a lot. A really informative series!

Excellent vid, thanks for the candid nature.

Just done the exact same conversion, bled brakes but still spongy only engage when pedal almost at the floor and pulls slightly to the right. Gets a little better when i pump them, I was going to bleed the brakes again. But do you have any other suggestions ie the master cylinder? Thanks

Another great video.

Thanks great video.

Nice job loved the video.

This video made me laugh. Typical 20 something year old of today . Anyone else notice the dad is working and the derelict son is sitting in the background with the look of confusion as to what’s happening and then shows him playing games on his phone while the dad does all the work. Unreal.