sgetty Fahrvergnugen
994 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
just a quick question what are u guys and gals doing about brakes? are original ones good enough for your new conversion or what are u fitting in place?
🙂
brakes?
Jenny Officially Full-On Dubber
352 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I've a '68 IRS/balljoint chassis using new discs & Varga twin pin calipers up front with drums at the rear. The rears will be replaced with a disc conversion.
Anyone have a good source for a rear conversion kit?
Anyone have a good source for a rear conversion kit?
tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber
174 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
John Sherman makes a nice bolt on setup for all beatles and buses.. all new bits..
07 5537 7770 or after hours 5591 2723 or 0408 452 396
07 5537 7770 or after hours 5591 2723 or 0408 452 396
they took me away haha, hope the medication works
Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I prefer the customoffroad rear brake kits. They have the added benefit of being QLD transport approved.
I run stock discs up front, and customoffroad XF falcon vented rear discs on the back. They are the perfect bias for my offroad tyres.
http://www.customoffroad.com.au/reardiscs/discbrakes.htm
I run stock discs up front, and customoffroad XF falcon vented rear discs on the back. They are the perfect bias for my offroad tyres.
http://www.customoffroad.com.au/reardiscs/discbrakes.htm
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Shermans are also QLD transport approved..:thumb
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modulus Veteran Volks Folk
2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Interested parties might like to perform a search of this forum on the word 'Sherman'.
A (ahem) variety of opinions about the quality will be encountered.
hth
A (ahem) variety of opinions about the quality will be encountered.
hth
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Was mearly offering alternatives.Everyone will have an opinion on everything someone asks about or does.I'm not out to plug anyone as I also know people who like them and dislike them (shermans). Having said that it is a "cheaper" alternative than other makes and if you were a racer or very hard driver you would probably take another option (would reccomend the Custom Offroad ones).For normal driving maybee not??? I bought a full set for my Manx(front and rear) as they were all new materials and suited my application - a very light car - and are better than 4 wheel drum brakes!!!!Total cost for front and rear assemblies complete - swing axel rear/link pin front was $1350 including freight to Townsville.😉 Bolt on.
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modulus Veteran Volks Folk
2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
I'm not bagging Shermans or your choices for that matter.
I pointed out that there was (mixed) practical experience with the brand, documented on this site and relevant to the topic.
I pointed out that there was (mixed) practical experience with the brand, documented on this site and relevant to the topic.
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Cool:bounce:thumb Didn't think you were "bagging"me. Thats not what this site is for!!!!!
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Mick, how did you get your brakes approved? Just curious.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Took them to an engineer who checked them out and fitted the mod plate. Will be going back to get wheels and engine and udder stuff mod plated when vehicle is back on the road.Want it to be legal this time so I can get insurance.Used to do it myself up until last year when I finished working (for other people).I was an authorized person:bounce
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Jenny Officially Full-On Dubber
352 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Can someone please post some pic's of the Sherman kit so we can see the differrences between it and the Offroad kit?
sgetty Fahrvergnugen
994 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
yeah that would be interesting
🙂
Jenny Officially Full-On Dubber
352 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
The CB Performance conversion kit looks good. I emailed them about shipping to Aust or Aust distributors, but no reply yet.
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=714
http://www.cbperformance.com/pdf/Roto-HubRearDiscBrakeKitPage1.pdf
http://www.cbperformance.com/pdf/Roto-HubRearDiscBrakeKitPage2.pdf
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=714
http://www.cbperformance.com/pdf/Roto-HubRearDiscBrakeKitPage1.pdf
http://www.cbperformance.com/pdf/Roto-HubRearDiscBrakeKitPage2.pdf
Jenny Officially Full-On Dubber
352 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
OK, the response was $260 US for freight to Brisbane on the 4622 & 4631 kits. With the current exchange rate that puts the kit at under $900 AUD delivered to Brisbane.
Australian distributors:
1. Vintage VeeDub Supplies in Campsie, Ph (02) 9789 1777, david@clubvw.org.au
2. V Force in Mortlake.
Anyone used this kit before?
Australian distributors:
1. Vintage VeeDub Supplies in Campsie, Ph (02) 9789 1777, david@clubvw.org.au
2. V Force in Mortlake.
Anyone used this kit before?
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
It all depends on how much you want to spend and how much you want to stop. For most applications early twin pin type 3 calipers on the front and Falcon rears work well. Jak is using falcon rears on his bug.
1302Steve
It all depends on how much you want to spend and how much you want to stop. For most applications early twin pin type 3 calipers on the front and Falcon rears work well. Jak is using falcon rears on his bug.
1302Steve
amazer kombi pilot
3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think those prices are making the ford brakes look inviting.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf