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penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#144864
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I called this guy today about disc brakes for my bug. Hes down at Labrador (QLD SE corner), I think hes called Volks Conversions, he has an add in the issue of VMA.
I am planning on getting my rear brakes for a bug from him, disc with parking brake for $770.
Great guy and was willing to talk to me about stuff like 5 speed gearboxes ($1100 for the kit apparently) , and pointed out a few things that he didn't do, but that I was going to do wrong. Very friendly, helpfull, and seemed geniune.
Just a note in case anyone else is after that sort of stuff.
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Cheers
Penguin
'Ah, whatever................'

Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#144875
When you go for discs don't you go for fronts first? I'm drums all round and before any engine mods, brakes , sus etc has to be done and brakes are next on the list. Interesting😎

Danny
"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"

The Lower Class

penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#144893
Already disc at front, with dropped spindles (hopefully on way over the pond from US)
Agreed, front first, but the price for his front almost made me yelp, same vicinity as the US ones, and I do prefer to buy from Aust first.
'Ah, whatever................'

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#144922
hey
i think he also does the renualt gearbox conversion?
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#145162
nope
they took me away haha, hope the medication works

Kai.A. Fahrvergnugen

915 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#145163
i'm pleased to read a good report of a business online:thumb

coincidently i was looking over their advert a couple of days ago, i'm planning a total ovehaul of my brakes and want to convert the rears to disks while i'm at it.
having read this thread, i will give them a call as soon as i've got some$$$ 😎

kai

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#145191
He can keep you on the phone for a while!!!!-don't know who's the best-him or Stan????Both are a good listen though.

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#145245
My only advice on his disk brakes from years ago and i have heard a few times is the caliper and piston are so big that the normal master cylinder can not handle the amount of pressure needed. i.e. the brakes don't grab enough making them worse than drums. But I guess things could have changed. If somone buys can they please let me know if they encountered any probs like this as i may buy some.
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#145272
I have recently bought and installed (last 8 months) 2 complete sets of these brakes and have encountered no problems at all. The fronts and rears lock up when ya wack the pedal hard enough. Used a duel master cylinder(beetle). No problems at all..
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penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#145599
Well due to problems at CB performance I may end up getting his brakes. Apart from Mick H, anyone else bought his gear, just U2U me so we have no problems abput discussing suppliers. I thought he sounded pretty good and very friendly.
'Ah, whatever................'