Disk Brake Upgrade Kit

Adapter kit allows you to use 1973-up calipers and pads on your 1971-72 Bus. One kit does both wheels. Bus Depot exclusive!
Part Reference Number
J12816
Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 working days (sooner if Expedited/Express shipping is chosen)
$39.95
Do away with your expensive and hard-to-get 2-year-only front brake set-up and upgrade to the later style for once and for all, at a very low cost! This kit will allow you to use the thicker 1973-up pads and 1973-up calipers (all linked below) with your existing 1971-72 rotors. Since the later calipers and pads are more widely available, prices are lower and there are more brand/quality options, so this is a worthwhile upgrade. Includes spacer bushings, bolts, and washers. (Note, in some cases it may be necessary to remove a small amount of material where the caliper touches the hub due to manufacturing tolerances, but this is not very common.)

Fits Vehicles:

  • Bus (Type 2)
    • 1971-1972
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