{"product_id":"gowesty-rear-disc-brake-kit","title":"GoWesty Rear Disc Brake Kit [Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe GoWesty rear disc brake conversion is not simply a re-purposed mishmash of parts from other vehicles like some kits out there. This system is properly engineered, tested, and specifically designed to be a direct bolt-on fit on any Vanagon—using all new parts and with \u003cem\u003eno modifications required\u003c\/em\u003e. No machining your hubs, no messing around. Plus, you get an emergency brake that actually works! In fact, it delivers 30% greater holding power than the e-brake on your original drum brake system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis brake system takes about as much time to install as it takes to do a regular \"rear brake job\" on the existing drum brake system—about four hours. That is, if you can find somebody who knows how to work on drum brakes! Nowadays, finding a mechanic who knows what they are doing when it comes to drum brakes is not easy. Drum brakes have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur, plain and simple. Not only do they under-perform in terms of actually stopping your vehicle, they are very labor-intensive to service and maintain compared to disc brakes. It's really no wonder why they disappeared entirely from use \u003cem\u003edecades ago\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe initial cost of this system is about twice as much as the cost for all the parts needed to completely rebuild the existing drum brake system. However, since the cost to maintain our new system thereafter is substantially less, the system will pay for itself—and then some—over time. Cost-wise, it's a no-brainer. Performance-wise, it is just plain silly not to switch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll 1980-91 Vanagon models - 2WD \u0026amp; Syncro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3c3d; font-family: open_sansregular; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGoWesty drum-to-disc brake adaptor brackets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3c3d; font-family: open_sansregular; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCalipers (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/rear-brake-caliper-left-vanagon-eurovan\" title=\"Rear Brake Caliper Vanagon Eurovan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLeft\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rear Brake Caliper Vanagon Eurovan\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/rear-brake-caliper-right-vanagon-eurovan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRight\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/rotor-for-gowesty-rear-disc-brakes-bus-vanagon-1?variant=52345486737776\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Slotted \u0026amp; Zinc Plated Rear Disc Brake Rotor\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRotors\u003c\/a\u003e (Slotted \u0026amp; Zinc-Plated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• (10) \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"56mm Rear Wheel Studs\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/wheel-stud-80-91-2wd-rear-4wd-front-rear-5-pack?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=fa17ca12e\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=42274207072421\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e56mm Rear Wheel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003cem\u003eOptional (See \"Fit Notes\" tab for details)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(1) \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Brake Pad Set\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/semi-metallic-brake-pad-set?variant=43598421229733\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrake Pad Set\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) Braided Stainless Hoses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GoWesty Rear Disc Brake Parking Cables\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/parking-cable-for-gw-rear-disc-brake-kit?variant=41426681364645\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParking Brake Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/rear-disc-brake-dust-shields?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=da0c9c9cc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eStainless Dust Shields\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(1) All needed hardware and detailed installation instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures at a glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eImproved stopping performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eImproved pedal feel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eImproved parking brake by about thirty-percent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"open_sansregular\" color=\"#3f3c3d\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003eetter performance, better long-term availability, and better value than just rebuilding the existing drum brake system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill need convincing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eAdditional cost to update to a disc brake system will pay for itself after the very first brake job!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eDrum brakes are obsolete. Move on up to the 21st (uh, I mean, mid-20th) century!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eYou will find it difficult to locate a mechanic who really knows how to work on drum brakes, and even if you do...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eYou will pay a lot more in labor to maintain the drum brake system over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eDisc brakes versus drum brakes: They are simpler, cheaper to maintain, stop better, and have a better parking brake, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Requires 15\" wheels or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF Instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"GW-V-REAR-DISC REV 3.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15l3Wfphuui0qQl6FFA6S04bCgFEZZ5qv\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eGW-V-REAR-DISC Installation Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eComponents Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliper assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The caliper, bracket, and pad assembly we designed the system around is an exact copy of the rear caliper assembly Volkswagen used on the 2001-03 Eurovan. We chose this caliper because it was designed for a vehicle of similar size and weight, so we knew it was up to the task in all regards, not the least of which is a parking brake that actually works!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace with pads to fit a 1997-2003 Eurovan, \u003c\/span\u003eVW part#\u003cstrong\u003e7D0698451J\u003c\/strong\u003e or universal part#\u003cstrong\u003eD877-7754. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rotor is designed specifically to fit a Vanagon \u003cem\u003ewithout \u003c\/em\u003emodification to the hub. This is a key component in many ways, but especially because it \u003cem\u003edoes not require any modification to the hub—\u003c\/em\u003eunlike other kits that repurpose a rotor from another vehicle that requires machined hubs to fit. Additionally, we specified a friction surface identical to the 2001-03 Eurovan, so we know it works \u003cem\u003eperfectly\u003c\/em\u003e with that caliper. The rotor diameter at the friction surface is 284mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptor, hose, parking brake, hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to the caliper and rotor, all the supporting parts in this kit were engineered right here at GoWesty. They have all been thoroughly thought-out, tested, and manufactured just for us (you). So, you can count on continued service parts on an ongoing basis!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant fit notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rear disc brake kit requires the use of 15\" or larger wheels. No 14\" steel or alloy wheel will fit. If you also have front brakes that require a 15 or larger wheel, you will need to carry a 15 or larger spare wheel and tire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe new GoWesty brake rotor’s face (that the wheels studs pass through) is 4mm thicker than the drum’s face and thereby reduces lug nut thread engagement by 2-2\/3rds turns. This doesn't pose an issue with any of the GoWesty 15\" or 16\" wheels we sell. If in doubt, check your current thread engagement before installing our brakes. If you have less than 9 turns currently, you will need (10) 56mm studs for the job, which are very easy to replace since the hubs will have to be removed and installed anyway as part of the brake installation procedure. \u003cem\u003eSold separately in the drop-down menu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"No additional studs please","offer_id":43675098120357,"sku":"GW-V-REAR-DISC","price":881.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Please add (10) 56mm Wheel Studs","offer_id":44015342452901,"sku":"GW-V-REAR-DISC-STUDS","price":909.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GW-V-REAR-DISC_no_studs_2026.jpg?v=1769542044","url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/gowesty-rear-disc-brake-kit","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}