{"product_id":"bigger-brakes-bus-early-vanagon","title":"GoWesty Bigger Brakes (Front) [Late Bus \u0026 Early Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"x_ContentPasted0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eOur Bigger Brakes Kit now fits 1973-79 Bus and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"x_ContentPasted1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e1980-85 early Vanagon! No more spindle swappin', machining parts, or fussin' around! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe rolled up our sleeves, put on our mechanical engineering hats, and solved the crummy VW van brake problem once and for all. Our front Bigger Brakes for the Bus and Early Vanagon are properly engineered from the ground up. The GoWesty Bigger Brake system is the best front disc brake system on the market for VW vans. It is affordable, simple, reliable, and very effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• 1973-79 Bus - \u003cem\u003eNo additional parts required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_contentpasted0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_contentpasted0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980-85 2WD Vanagon - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHubs, bearings and wheel hardware required.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cem\u003eThis brake system requires additional parts for use on all 1980-85 2WD Vanagon. If you do not currently have a big brake system installed, you'll also need our \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" title=\"2WD Front Hub Conversion Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/copy-of-hub-conversion-kit-for-big-brakes-2wd-vanagon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHub Conversion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-wheel-bearing-kit\" title=\"Front Wheel Bearing Kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFront Wheel Bearing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and ten (10) lug nuts (as opposed to the lug bolts you currently use). You can find those nuts \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/products\/conical-seat-wheel-nut?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=37335d5a6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures at a glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• Improved stopping power through superior energy absorption\u003cbr\u003e• Greatly decreased brake fade\u003cbr\u003e• Improved pedal feel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Perfectly matched for the stock hydraulic and vacuum booster system\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Perfectly paired to stock rear drums or our Rear Disc Brake Kit for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rear Disc Brake Kit for Bus\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/gowesty-rear-disc-brake-kit-bus?variant=41623727800485\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBus\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vanagon Rear Disc Brake Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/gowesty-rear-disc-brake-kit-vanagon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cd684a317\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43675098120357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanagon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Better performance, better long-term availability, and better value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• (2) Single-piston calipers and custom-designed carriers\u003cbr\u003e• (2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/bigger-brake-rotor-for-gowesty-bigger-brakes-kit-1?variant=42743871996069\" title=\"Bigger Brake Rotors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e285mm Vented Rotors (slotted \u0026amp; plated)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• (2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/stainless-steel-brake-hose-bundle-vanagon\" title=\"Stainless Steel Brake Hoses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStainless steel braided brake hoses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• (1) \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GoWesty Bigger Brake Pad Set\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/bigger-brake-pad-set-gowesty-kit?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=ced591ba2\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43709762633893\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSemi-metallic brake pad set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• (1) Installation hardware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\"\u003eust shields are not included with this bigger brake kit. Your original VW dust shields\u003cspan\u003e will not\u003c\/span\u003e work with these brakes. You can either r\u003c\/span\u003eemove them and run without any dust shields, or install our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Stainless Steel Dust Shields for 2WD\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-brake-dust-shields-2wd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estainless steel dust shields\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ci\u003e(highly recommended).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon’t be fooled by incomplete comparison calculations and shiny brake parts. Better braking is all about energy absorption, not braking power (force). Even the original brakes can lock up the wheels if you push the pedal hard enough in the right conditions. What you really need from your brakes is to slow your vehicle down rapidly in a controlled manner. For that you need big, heavy brake rotors (✓) that can absorb lots of heat (✓) and that are ventilated to get rid of the heat (✓). A single-piston caliper and a larger ventilated brake rotor will get the job done as reliably as any shiny \"street racer\" aluminum brake caliper with multiple pistons. One big piston per caliper means fewer wear parts and leak potential, with consistent reliable performance. This is precisely why nearly every OEM delivers their vehicles this way. When it comes to brakes, the mission is to make them big and keep them simple. But, if you just gotta have that bling, knock yourself out and rattle-can those calipers. A can of paint will cost you a lot less than an unnecessarily fancy zillion-piston aluminum caliper set!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWheel Fitment\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e• Due to the enormity of this system, inboard-placed, stick-on wheel weights can rub against caliper. Inboard (inside lip of wheel), hammer-on type weights may be necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e• Your original VW front dust shields will not work with these brakes. You can do one of two things: 1) Remove them and run without any dust shields, or 2) install our new stainless steel dust shields \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-brake-dust-shields-2wd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2WD\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-brake-dust-shields-syncro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e4WD\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e(highly recommended!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e• This system requires the use of a 15\" or larger diameter wheel. This GoWesty Bigger Brake kit is guaranteed to work with all currently available GoWesty 15” and larger wheels. Use with any other wheels may require spacing or replacement.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you have concerns about whether or not this kit will fit with your particular wheels, we have a very handy template that you can print, attach to some cardboard, and use to check if this Bigger Brake system will work with your specific wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GoWesty_Bigger_Brake_Kit_Rev._2_Fitment_Template_2.pdf?v=1652155831\" title=\"Wheel Fitment Template\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePRINT TEMPLATE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarning\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming brake work is inherently dangerous. This brake system should \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e be installed by a competent mechanic. Failure to install this product correctly could result in serious injury or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBrake Rotor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*MIN THICKNESS: 26mm — DO NOT MACHINE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This GoWesty system is a major upgrade to your stock set-up, especially in terms of our \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emassive \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erotors. This component of the front brake system is by far the \u003cem\u003emost\u003c\/em\u003e important in terms of performance. The rotor is what absorbs and dissipates energy (heat) when a large, heavy vehicle slows down. These rotors offer an additional 3mm of thickness and an extra \u003cem\u003epound \u003c\/em\u003eof steel over what the competition offers—and they're over \u003cem\u003e5 pounds\u003c\/em\u003e heavier than stock—and this is very, \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003esignificant. As a percentage, our rotors offer 45% more thermal mass than a stock rotor! Now that's massive! This means no more warping, brake fade, or vibration. Your vehicle simply STOPS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term availability: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is probably the most important element of this endeavor. We set out to create not only the best direct-fit system on the market, but one with long-term availability of components. Over the past decade, we have offered several brake systems that were cobbled together by other companies. These \"kits\" mostly worked well, but availability was routinely spotty. Replacement parts were hard to obtain, and we often found ourselves out of stock on critical components several times per year. We finally decided to take on the task of developing our own in-house kit to relieve ourselves and our customers of the supply chain headaches once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUnlike the Audi-based alternative (among several others), this kit does not rely on another production vehicle to keep this system’s components in stock. We went straight to one of the largest OEM manufacturers for these components and had them made specifically for us. Starting with their most common and reliable single-piston caliper drawing, we developed the biggest and most robust package that could be shoe-horned onto the Vanagon platform. Every component in this kit (with the exception of the brake pads) is batch produced piece-by-piece for GoWesty. This ensures that replacement parts can always be manufactured at the low volume levels that a small company like ours requires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the most affordable front brake upgrade on the market, but—even more importantly—it is also the best in the business in terms of performance, which makes it an exceptionally good value. To add a further level of completeness to this kit, we also include our custom-made stainless steel brake lines to fully dress out your upgraded brake system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JCSqC6hRYFC0JVDsteQvHDMllEz7lZhF\/view?usp=drive_link\" title=\"Bigger Brakes Installation Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBigger Brakes Early Installation Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JCSqC6hRYFC0JVDsteQvHDMllEz7lZhF\/view?usp=drive_link\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1SRaw6v8FUm367ADVQolx1XO-J-ZgwK8W\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLate Bus Bigger Brake Installation Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"1973-79 Late Bus","offer_id":51687162282352,"sku":"GW-B-BIGGER-BRAKES","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1980-85 Early 2WD Vanagon","offer_id":51687162315120,"sku":"GW-V-BIGGER-BRAKES-2WD-EARLY","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GW-V-BIGGER-BRAKES-2WD-EARLY_80-85_2025.jpg?v=1758560145","url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/bigger-brakes-bus-early-vanagon","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}