I have just fitted some Fuchs 911 copies to my 70 model standard bug with type 3 drum brakes on the back. Problem is the caps, which are flat, do not allow sufficient clearance between the inside of the cap and the end of the axle. I need some domed caps with a 15mm dome to fit the 70mm hole in the rims. Any ideas?
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Old Hutcho
barls ·
same on my bug was always going to get a spacer machined up but never happened.
Old Hutcho ·
So what did you end up doing?
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Old Hutcho
barls ·
dont have caps on the back plus im missing one.
Bizarre ·
Most people have the split pin bending back over the top
if you peel it "around" the castle nut you get more room
You should also be able to grind some of the axle away
Calcool ·
Hi
I had the same problem on my Beetle so machined 13mm off the cone of the drum and it fitted the cap. You may need to file the end of the axle down a bit too!