CBP's WIDE 5 Dropped Spindle Disc Brake Kit for Type-1 Sedans feature the Early VW 5-Lug Pattern (5 x 205mm)... Our unique two-piece Rotor / Hub design is what makes this kit possible.
The lug pattern is so large that a Custom Rotor / Hub Assembly had to be designed and engineered. The Hub itself is machined from billet 356 T6 Aluminum, then secured to a machined SAE Certified Grey Iron Rotor.
CBP Dropped Spindles are Manufactured in the USA and CNC Machined from all-new castings with chromoly spindles - Strongest aftermarket spindle available anywhere, including welded ones! Steering geometry and ride quality are unaffected by the installation of our dropped spindles. The use of stock length shocks is also retained for a better ride. Our spindles are narrower than welded spindles! Designed for use with 50 and 60 series tires.
This all adds up to a perfect set of spindles that lowers your car a full 2 1/2", retains stock steering geometry and stock length shocks, and improves handling.
Kits include Rotors, Calipers, Dropped Spindles, Spindle Clamp Nuts, S/S Braided Brake Lines, Bearings, Seals, Bearing Grease Caps, and Mounting Hardware.
Combine with one of our
Early VW 5 Lug Rear Disc Brake Kit, and you'll have one
Unstoppable Performance Braking Package. Enjoy the ride!
Installation Notes
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Wide 5 Hubs use 12mm threads, AND increases tire offset by 7/8" on either side - If needed, CB recommends the use of a Narrowed Front Beam to reduce tire offset.
- If using a stock front beam, ask your CB salesperson about our XL front brake hoses.
- Vehicles with four-wheel disc brakes using a 67-later master cylinder are recommended to install a 4 lb. Residual Pressure Valve.
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Longer Studs required for BRM Wheels (1/2" OD).
Also Available
- Replacement Disc Brake Pads for WIDE 5 Front Disc Brake Kits
- Disc Brake Master Cylinders
PDF Installation Guide
Depending on your specific vehicle modifications and ride height (stock, raised, or lowered), clearance between the caliper brake lines, ‘banjo’ bolts, bump stops, and the front control arms may interfere.
To help with possible clearance issues, the calipers may be installed with the brake line either on the top or bottom. To switch the brake line location, just swap the calipers from left to right and right to left sides of the vehicle.
After installation, check for possible clearance issues throughout the entire range of wheel travel up and down, as well as lock to lock on the steering wheel.
In certain cases, increasing the steering stop may help with possible clearance issues. A simple way this can be achieved is by installing a longer bolt at the front of the caliper mounting brackets (left and right) - only the front bolts are necessary. Longer bolts will extend through the back of the spindle and make contact with the stock stop earlier, but will reduce your turning radius.
THUMBS UP! 
