Brake medium upgrade options

Deadpan · 2014-12-26T01:55:31+00:00

Hi all, need some Tech input for my 74 L bug , I have priced some new 5 stud front discs(stud pattern still undecided) but would like to upgrade my front calipers hopefully to something readily available that bolts onto the original spindles,not sure if type 3 or Porsche would be a easy and worthwhile option,hopefully a factory look upgrade from standard but not big brake upgrade any input appreciated,also originally thinking of rear disc but if I could upgrade the rear drum assembly, research that type 3 rear brakes would be a good option,the rear disc idea won't be required,thanks

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Dec 2014, 8:09 pm

#1006055

Hi

I think you can get better pads for them seeing as they used on Alfas.

Stock late Beetle pads http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?action=attachment&tid=87978&pid=820000&aid=85317
Early Type 3 pads

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?action=attachment&tid=87978&pid=820000&aid=85318

Steve

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 · 31 Dec 2014, 2:59 pm

#1006122

I do appreciate all suggestions and to add I have done plenty of research but information can be contradicting,sourced from local engineering overseas so unavailable,out of date,not enough detail and most of all most likely not legal for Aus,also using the Kerscher balljoint common to 944 brake conversions to me I would see as problematic as a wearable part that seems to only sourced from Germany and as far as blue mod plate it won't be a choice anyway,I am trying to limited how much goes on the plate

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Dec 2014, 3:14 pm

#1006125

hi

I've been driving and competing with supers since 1973. Do what I said, no engineering issues.

Steve

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2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 1 Jan 2015, 9:11 pm

#1006189

bus914 wrote:Are there any fancy pads that are worth the extra outlay?

I think green and yellow options are available for type 3 calipers: http://brakesdirect.com.au/ebc

Yea, I was gonna say EBC Green or Yellow

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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 8 Jan 2015, 9:09 am

#1006513

For pads, try GSL rallysport on the goldcoast (I think are now also trading or part of Brakes Direct). They can get new friction material put onto your old backing plates, lots of choices. Though they don't do shoes, only pads 🙁

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