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IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#213641
hi all was wondering if anyone can tell me where is the best place to get both front and rear disk brak sets for wide five and what sort of price are they

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213710
Vintage in Sydney can provide both front and rear 02-9789-1777

Wheres abouts are you located ... fill in your profile
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#213716
Are these their own?,
I didn't think they were ready for the public yet
Keeping it real !

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213766
Juts got to have the caliper bracket made which i a bit of a nightmare.... but its looks good.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#213772
yeh i was told at valla that they were not ready for sale even thouth they had them on display i was told that they were using commodore rear calipers

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213773
Yep still a little work to be done to get them right...

So what are you fitting the brakes too ??

There rears are ready to run if you want to fit them first.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

wrecker67 Fahrvergnugen

997 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213779
do you know what they are worth might save me a phone call
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IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#213782
yeah how much are they for wide five will the front fit linkpin beam its for my 58 bug

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#213803
We supply Custom Speed parts disc brakes to fit most models. Now even 5-130 brake systems. For further info call us on 0421 765 600. Prices start from $1442 for the front disc brake kit 5-205 landed in Aus inc GST
Rear disc brake kit is $1870
CNC machined cast alloy hubs with rotors and wheel bearings installed, CNC machined caliper brackets, new 48mm GM calipers with pads, grease caps, s/s dust covers, brake hoses and all fitting instructions. Also available to fit CB spindles.
How about a nice air kit to go with them????

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#213822
ClassicVW(pacific) wrote:We supply Custom Speed parts disc brakes to fit most models. Now even 5-130 brake systems. For further info call us on 0421 765 600. Prices start from $1442 for the front disc brake kit 5-205 landed in Aus inc GST
Rear disc brake kit is $1870
CNC machined cast alloy hubs with rotors and wheel bearings installed, CNC machined caliper brackets, new 48mm GM calipers with pads, grease caps, s/s dust covers, brake hoses and all fitting instructions. Also available to fit CB spindles.
How about a nice air kit to go with them????
wow...............brakes for millionaires :thumb


VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#213831
I have a four-stud link pin disk brake kit for sale, plus a four-stud 1500 gearbox if that's any help...

[Edited on 8-8-2004 by VWCOOL]
Pay your debts, CxxT

IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#213836
thanks but i really want to stay 5 stud

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#213922
no wukkers😀
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lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213955
ClassicVW(pacific) wrote:We supply Custom Speed parts disc brakes to fit most models. Now even 5-130 brake systems. For further info call us on 0421 765 600. Prices start from $1442 for the front disc brake kit 5-205 landed in Aus inc GST
Rear disc brake kit is $1870
CNC machined cast alloy hubs with rotors and wheel bearings installed, CNC machined caliper brackets, new 48mm GM calipers with pads, grease caps, s/s dust covers, brake hoses and all fitting instructions. Also available to fit CB spindles.
How about a nice air kit to go with them????
Just checked CSPs website thats a good price guys :kiss

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#214125
http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1140
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1247

c.b's are US$599 for the front kit which includes their 2 1/2" drop spindles, rotors and calipers.
the rears are $619 for handbrake compatible.
so that's US$1218 for the pair, which is AU$1700 ish, add about AU$300 for freight.
$2000 and you've got wide 5 discs all round and a set of spindles to boot 🙂
Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#215562
I am sure the CSP and CBperf stuff is top notch. The thing you wanna think about is, How will you get parts in 10 years time?

I am guessing both those companies use parts that are easy to find in europe or the US, but here I reckon it might be a nightmare in years to come.

I would go to custom offroad or John Sherman (volks conversions), or at least someone in Aust who uses locally available parts. I'd wouldn't be surprised if their kits weren't be cheaper too. I have a sherman kit on my buggy and it is very good. Not to mention after sales service which has been fantastic.🙂

Oh... make sure you know how much extra width the kit adds to the front track. Because I am sure most of the kits do. Narrowing your front beam slightly is probably the way around this. Don't know if it's legal in Nsw though?

Personally, I'd use a sherman kit. I had a 4 stud set-up from AP spares (now defunct) on my old 66 beetle and it worked real well too. It used beetle caliper/rotor (machined for special bearings) and a laser cut caliper mount. If you did this you could just make up a wheel adapter for big 5.

BTW, all of these kits will need to be certified by an engineer (in NSW) and reported to your insurance company otherwise ya car is illegal and your insurance void.
🙁

NRMA didn't even ask questions about my discs when I told them about the 66 beetle, the buggy is another story altogether, Shannons are insuring it.

Definitely disc brake it, but...Do it properly 😉

[Edited on 11-8-2004 by pete wood]
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IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#215571
does anyone have the number for sherman

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#215573
07 55377770
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IN THE WEEDS Officially Full-On Dubber

226 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#215574
sweet thanks mate

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#215646
CSP manufactured to German standards. Calipers are GM/Holden so is the pads.
The way these guys are improving thier products they should be around for at least another 10 years.
Now available, Vented front disc brake kits.
Wide 5 pattern so therefore no adaptor plate needed.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#216259
Classic VW;
thanx for the tip. I am sure the stuff is well made. However, I repeat my questions.

1. Are the caliper/pad assemblies off a known GM car sold through GM dealers here in OZ and what car might that be?

2. How much extra width does the conversion add to the King/linkpin front end? Because I am sure that kit does add some.

As for whether CSP will be around in 10 years time, only time will tell, it's premature to try and predict.

Also the rules for this forum state:
"Please note that advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and solicitations are inappropriate on this forum."
You'd be teetering on the brink of advertising I'd reckon (or maybe I am being over-sensitive.) 😉

[Edited on 12-8-2004 by pete wood]
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#341276
Any ideas where can i get wide 5 front discs/calipers etc for a 59 splitty, the kits i have been quoted for are $1800aud, cannot justify paying this amount just for the front, any engineers out there!!

Andy
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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#341302
1,149.00 EUR = 1,941.01 AUD just for fronts, Exactly my point, i must admit, they do look rarther sweet though, i was looking at $2k all round, arr well may have to start a fund!

Thanks

Andy
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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#341327
Andy
The ones Roy sells from CSP will fit the splitty.

Also they do not add anything to the track.
I spoke to John Shermann about his and he told me that his discs add 15mm each side.

Cheers
Dave

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#341358
Has anyone put Sherman disks on a splitty? The wide 5 beetle ones I have are pretty good! Just wondering what they are like on a split?

Thanks

Steve

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#341361
Southern Van wrote:Like this.
Spot on Mr, just like those, where from dudey..

Dave, i feel they are exy, i will contact Roy for a Chat..

Steve, Sheman beetle type wont fit directly to a early splitty, the stubb is a little bigger than the later split, just need to get bearings to fit i suppose..

Andy
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Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#341382
59 BUS has john sherman discs on the back wheels on the splitty. Mine is just a 68 ball joint front end with later bay window discs.George from custom off road made the adapters,adds 10mm.Not sure if this is right but Ive been told that for about 12 months type3 (variants in NZ and UK) had wide 5 discs as standard late 68/69,so I can run with out the adapters and not spend thousands.