WTD Type 3 brake calipers 68-71

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 13 Jan 2008, 8:51 pm

#628102

Hi peoples

I am looking for 2 Type 3 front brake calipers from 68-71 with the small mounting bracket As the ones I keep from my giveaway day are u/s.

I pulled them apart today and the body's are cracked where the piston runs.

So if anyone has one or two the want to sell please let me know.

Thanks
Marc
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marckath1@optusnet.com.au

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Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 20 Jan 2008, 6:28 pm

#629007

Still looking

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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Jan 2008, 9:03 pm

#629040

I'll check the shed marc.. wont be till i get to ipswich.

Tazz

1962 Type3 Squareback
1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 20 Jan 2008, 9:38 pm

#629046

do you want them to rebuild ? If so I have a pair that may suit.

Just send me a PM.

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 21 Jan 2008, 11:45 am

#629110

I have a type 3 im wrecking with them on it, brakes havent worked in years so cond unknown, cheers

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jan 2008, 12:23 pm

#629113

If you want some that are repairable give me a hoy

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 21 Jan 2008, 2:15 pm

#629128

thanks guys

I am looking for some to rebuild.

I am looking at getting a couple of set in case i need to make one set out of a couple.

rexy if you can sent me your phone number i will give you a call about picking them up. Thanks.

Tazz thanks mate looking forward to you coming around with them. Thanks

Vw54 and Graig thanks guys I will see how I go with the locals ones and if I need more I will give you guys a call thanks again for your help.

thanks everyone

Marc

If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 21 Jan 2008, 2:36 pm

#629130

gday marc, my number is 0409475131, cheers

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jan 2008, 3:42 pm

#629137

yeah the freight from Syd to Bris would be a bit

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

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 21 Jan 2008, 6:35 pm

#629158

just use Aust Post, probably around $10-$15.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 22 Jan 2008, 6:43 am

#629223

If you get stuck the early type 3 is the same as bug caliper,
only the bug has a smaller piston I think.

I heard you can still buy new ones that are quite affordable.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jan 2008, 7:57 am

#629227

Hi

All model Type 3s both small & large bolt pattern use 42 mm pistons, bugs use 40mm.

Steve

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 22 Jan 2008, 8:55 am

#629235

1303Steve wrote:Hi

All model Type 3s both small & large bolt pattern use 42 mm pistons, bugs use 40mm.

Steve

How many threads on the early bolts Steve?

Steve amazes me how you know all this crap 😂 Thank God, cause I dont and need tech advice all the time.

Marc, postage as Craig said is only about $15 from Syd so as they get harder to find might be worth grabbing them.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jan 2008, 10:54 am

#629252

Hi

Used to work in VW spare parts about 30 years ago, I can still recite some VW part numbers from memory.

The early Type 3 callipers had the same bolt spacing as all Beetles & Ghias and used M10 bolts (17mm head), the later Type 3 callipers were from Type 4s (411/412) and 914 Porsches and had M12 bolts (19mm head). The late Type 3 callipers had a slightly wider bolt spacing and used a larger brake pad.

I fitted the early Type 3 callipers to my daily driver bug and they give better stopping with the larger piston and pad, they use the same pad as a 1972 Superbug, twin pin. The Beetle calliper has 2 bleed nipples, the early Type 3 has 1 only at the top.

IF you have an early Type 3 a good upgrade is to fit later Type 3 stub axles, callipers & rotors. Late Type 3s used a special 411/412 rotor, but I'm not sure if these are still available.

Steve

Early Type 3 pad,

Late Type 3 pad,

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3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 22 Jan 2008, 10:59 am

#629253

love yer work Steve

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 22 Jan 2008, 11:04 am

#629254

Howdy people

Thats a good Idea GTMac.

I will send graig an PM and get him to send them up .

Got to say Steve you are the MAN!!!!!👍👍👍.

Marc

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jan 2008, 2:05 pm

#629274

Hi

Happy to help, that's why we're all here.

Steve