[VB] disc brakes next - potential winter project

[Kevin Guarnotta]

I have disc brakes on my other buses, going back to my '65 with all drum brakes makes me consider a change to disc brakes in the front. I have seen some bolt on products. Saco, AirKewled, CSP, Porsche conversion kits...etc.

My existing setup -
15" rims. I believe these are the original size, maybe even original rims
Upgraded master cylinder to the two reservoir system. I did this a long time ago, supposedly safer, right?

I like the idea of a simple bolt on procedure, where after installing I just need to bleed the brake lines. I've read about salvaging parts from an old Porsche. I don't really know of any junkyards near me, and I wouldn't know what to look for - so I think a salvage operation is off the table.

I also like the idea of something that is easy to work on - ie if I need new pads, it is not some impossible to find pad.

Some stuff /questions I've come across
1.Vented vs non-vented. Seems like vented is only a little bit more, so I'll probably go that way.
2. Size - I see some listed as 5x130 and 5x205, I guess the 5 indicates the number of lug nuts, and the 205 or 130 is the space between the lug nuts? What is the stock size?

Has anyone done this, and regretted it? Anyone use a kit they didn't like? Anyone use a kit they thought was relatively easy to install, and works well?

-Kevin Guarnotta
Jamaica Plain, MA

'78 Westy
'69 Singlecab
'65 Ez-camper