The VW Transporter has been around since the T1 model was released in 1949, and has become quite a popular vehicle with the modding community since the T4 generation hit the roads in 1990. Sales of the most recent iteration, the T7, started in 2022.
Whilst the Transporter is a very versatile platform, which can be converted for a wide range of uses, one area that lets it down is the braking performance. This is especially prevalent when extra weight is added to the chassis - the OEM brakes quickly become insufficient to slow the vehicle down in a reasonable distance.
The easiest way to overcome these shortcomings is by increasing the diameter of the brake discs and upgrading the calipers.We offer a wide range of brake kit options for the T4, T5, and T6 models. Our front kits range from 330mm 4-pots (suitable for 17" wheels), all the way up to our huge 430mm XL 8-pot (suitable for 21" wheels). Our rear kits also start at 330mm 4-pot, and go up to 405mm 6-pots (20" wheels).
As with all the products we offer, everything is customisable! Brake calipers are available in 15 anodized and 15 painted colours. We have 3 different disc patterns to choose from, and an optional fully-floating upgrade for extreme use. Caliper pistons can be made from aluminium or stainless, and with optional anti-knocback springs or vented edges for improved pedal feel.
We have brake pad compounds suitable for street, fast road, and race use, and we are now also offering colour coded anodized center hats with our brake discs to match the calipers.
All of our VW Transporter brake kits come with a solution for the OEM handbrake function, whether that be integrated handbrake drums for the T32 models, or caliper line lock system for the non-T32s, PB has you covered!
