Front beam swap? · Aussieveedubbers

KalgoorlieGreg · 21 Apr 2017, 10:54 am

Hi all,

Will the front beam from a 61 swap into my 66? I'll be upgrading to front discs, if that matters.

Cheers, Greg.

vwo60 · 21 Apr 2017, 2:50 pm

Any link pin beam will fit.

KalgoorlieGreg · 21 Apr 2017, 3:19 pm

When did they change from link pin? And if I'm upgrading the brakes anyway, does it matter? I'm not smart with this topic!!

cnfabo · 21 Apr 2017, 4:56 pm

68

psimitar · 21 Apr 2017, 5:24 pm

Are the discs already fitted to the beam you have in mind? Rusty memory here but I thought discs only came into use on the BJ beam cos that's when they changed the PCD and number of wheel bolts that allowed the use of discs n calipers?

KalgoorlieGreg · 21 Apr 2017, 8:21 pm

http://www.vollks.com.au/store/DISC-BRAKES-FRONT-KING-PIN-5-205.html

http://www.vollks.com.au/store/VW-BEETLE-Front-DISC-BRAKE-Kit-5-205-Ball-JOINT-No-Drop-22-2926.html

I have options I guess?

psimitar · 22 Apr 2017, 6:30 pm

First one is for Link/King pin, second was Ball joint so won't fit LP beam. I think they're EMPI as well so beware the quality of Chinese EMPI.

KalgoorlieGreg · 23 Apr 2017, 10:36 am

Just to narrow it down for me, what years was each style available from?

psimitar · 23 Apr 2017, 9:08 pm

From 68 was Ball Joint beam. From here onwards the Beetle came with disc brakes depending on the model. IIRC the 1200 always came with drums in Europe/UK but unsure for USA and Oz.

KalgoorlieGreg · 23 Apr 2017, 9:30 pm

So my 66 is King Pin and anything earlier is too. Cool. Thanks for dumbing it down for me. Lots to learn and so much info it's overwhelming.