Need 4 of the long springs - 'big' ones, not 'small' ones - that hold the Beetle brake shoes together. Any ideas on where to get some?
Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Greg,
I have a front set of brakes here with long springs if that's what you are after. But not sure if you need front or back. I only have 1 set of rear brakes with long springs.
Kevin
0413 135472
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Hi Kevin, and thank you.
It'd be a shame to break up a set of brakes for what I need. I only need 4 springs - the long ones. They are the 'stronger' of the two that pull the brake shoes together. Perhaps I should wait for a while, and see what turns up - someone may have these springs 'laying around'.
Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Greg,
I wont be using the brakes and they are here if you want them. I like to help people out if I can, you never know when they may be able to help you whether it be with parts or just advice.
I recently sent a complete set of rear drum brakes down to Pete (VWFREAK) in the ACT to get him out of trouble. And I know if I asked him for anything he would help if he could. What goes around, comes around as they say. Also helped out Costa (XXX-1.8T) with a piece of original chrome trim. No charge to either of them. Just glad to help people and make new friends.
If you want a photo to confirm parts, send me a PM with your email address.
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Or get them online from Machine7 or VW Heritage. You'll get the complete brake hardware for not many pennies 🙂 and they'll be here in under a week for such a light item 😉
Yea, bout $16-18 from Heritage including postage 😉
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍
Cost i think about $20-$25 brand new kit from vw parts retailers.
Thanks for the help guys. PM sent Kev.
Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!