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kodokmerahjambu Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#248472
Just had a nasty accident this morning in my wife car (not vw, a benz), makes me think that even 4 disc brakes won't stop the car. I know it depends on the situation but I was just wondering it might be better to upgrade my super beetle brake to "a better one". Any suggestion and cost involved?
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Nino

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#248524
I would be looking at your tyres as well.... maybe they didnt grip ??
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PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#248536
What Dave said and check your shockers.

Without ABS, upgrading your brakes is generally limited to improving their ability to handle heat and therefore reduce brake fade, something which (probably) wouldn't have helped in this situation. Just installing bigger brakes will cause them to be more prone to lock up, which is obviously counterproductive. If you really want to upgrade the brakes, go to an automotive engineer and get their advice.
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#248756
ive upgraded the brakes on a sbug by putting a brake boaster in the system works well but as dave and purple t3 said if ether of the other two parts arent up to scratch your wasting your time
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#248871
It's not the brakes that is the problem - it's your reflexes and or/'safety cushion' that you have around you....

But yes, good quality tyres are the first 'brake' upgrade you can do, then better pads, then bigger brakes
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