pete wood ·
I was just thinking about running some extra discs mounted off my outer CVs for turning brakes. Anyone ever seen anything like this on a VW?
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extra disc brakes for turning brakes?
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/40010/extra-disc-brakes-for-turning-brakes
VWCOOL ·
A lot of work when all you need is three handbrake levers... the stock one with its ratchet plus a bar welded underneath, and two extras on the same axle/pivot that run the individual cables. Voila!
pete wood ·
mmm, aint got room for the three handle setup with my gear shift and all, and besides, hydraulic ones always work better, cables stretch eventually.
johny rotten ·
you can buy a cylinder/valve gizmo wich will allow hyd turning brakes (with seperate lever) with foot brake working as std , ring a Brake shop.:party
Desert Moose ·
too heavy........
just get a CNC (or something like) single handle turning brake and use your normal brakes........ and you can still use your park brake as a park brake......:thumb
just get a CNC (or something like) single handle turning brake and use your normal brakes........ and you can still use your park brake as a park brake......:thumb
Dero ·
I reckon if you were to go to the trouble of putting extra disc's on board I would use em as the main brakes, remove the ones at the wheel. Would be better off road less unsprung weight :thumb
Jaguar stuss is good for this aint it??
Jaguar stuss is good for this aint it??
pete wood ·
Nah, already thought about that. the output flanges wouldn't cope with that sort of sideloading, besides, the tranny is soft mounted so it would move all round the place.
Dero ·
Iv seen some pics of it done, looks pretty schick :thumb although allot of trouble. If racing probably be a good idea...
well if gearbox move around mount calipers off that... then it dont matter.
[Edited on 3/6/2005 by Dero]
well if gearbox move around mount calipers off that... then it dont matter.
[Edited on 3/6/2005 by Dero]
pete wood ·
Got a link to some pics?
BTW, what are you doing today, working? I'm spose to writing a 3000 word essay. Motivation is kinda hard to find at the mo...🙁
BTW, what are you doing today, working? I'm spose to writing a 3000 word essay. Motivation is kinda hard to find at the mo...🙁
Dero ·
Yep at work... lets just say a bored drafty :thumb
pics I had some yonks ago when I was looking at building me ultimate Urban Assualt Vehicle. :thumb
Mainly race buggies seem to use though. Just came accross em Ill have a look at my home computer.
pics I had some yonks ago when I was looking at building me ultimate Urban Assualt Vehicle. :thumb
Mainly race buggies seem to use though. Just came accross em Ill have a look at my home computer.
BiX ·
I think i saw one of the hillcimb specials with inboard disk brakes...... not sure who though
I do know of a few of the very good motorkhana guys who run a second set of calipers on their street cars, with a seperate master cylinder and handle............
I do know of a few of the very good motorkhana guys who run a second set of calipers on their street cars, with a seperate master cylinder and handle............
pete wood ·
Yeah I think the second set of calipers is the way to go. It's also the only legal way you can have turning brakes in a road car.
Mad Manx ·
pete wood ·
A really good idea. saw it a couple of years back. But still, you need to have a second set of calipers on a road car, other wise the authorities see this as an adjustable bias valve which is illegal.