1303 front hub and brake modify

john_p23 Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined May 2010 · 30 Mar 2014, 6:27 am

#987336

Hi' all
'm after someone that can modify 944 front hub to fit 1303 spindle and make the caliper bracket to fit porsche brake.
My plan is to fit porsche brake and hub on to stock 1303 spindle. And run 5x130 porsche wheels.
Either modify 944 hub or customize new hub. I" ll supply hub and caliper.
If you can help me out. I'm in Sydney
Thank you very much
John

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Mar 2014, 8:50 am

#987340

Have a look at VeeDubEngineering (Canada I believe). As there are variations with which 944 parts you have, they do many different versions of what you require. Not cheap, but hey, you get what you pay for.
For the record, you need to make spacer rings to adapt the vw bearings into the 944 hubs and make the mount for the caliper. There are a few versions of caliper too....

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karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 30 Mar 2014, 9:42 pm

#987418

If you have the complete early NA 944 hub, it will simply bolt straight onto the 1303 two bolt strut - it is exactly the same tang size and bolt spacing. Then there's no mucking around with bearing sizes, spacers and caliper brackets. It's all factory Porsche and no problems with having it engineered.

You will however need the 17mm lower ball joint from Kerscher in Germany who make it specifcally for this application.

http://www.kerscher-tuning.de/kaefer/index.php?gruppe1=Bremsanlagen&gruppe2=Zubehör Umrüstung Porsche-Bremse
Sorry website would not copy correctly - just reclick vw special then brakes

You will also need slightly longer tie rods from Veedub Engineering in Canada (he knows the length you need). He was actually much cheaper than trying to get custom tie rods made locally in Brisbane from a VW specialist.

http://vdubengineering.com/brake-parts-kits/

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Mar 2014, 10:16 pm

#987423

Thanks for the correct advice, I didn't notice the 1303 bit.....

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john_p23 Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined May 2010 · 31 Mar 2014, 7:00 pm

#987516

Hi' all
The reason I'm trying to use stock spindle coz don't wanna upset the camber and also the hub and brake are off 86 model 944 n/a. Sending the parts to Canada and back may cost me neary the same as do it here according to vdubengineering website they charge about $340 US. To make the hub fit type1 bearing and spindle. Then plus shiping cost. That's why i'm happy to pay someone local for same amout of money.

vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 1 Apr 2014, 7:29 am

#987577

AS karmann141 said, the cheapest option is to change the spindles, ball joints and tie rods, then you have a complete bolt on set up without the need for adaptors and mods to the hub, you need to talk to a engineer about the changes you want to make.