1973 Superbug servicing

Superbug73 Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 27 Nov 2009, 9:12 pm

#749512

Hello fellow VW lovers

I have recently purchased my dream car - 73 Superbug - however am finding it difficult to have simple things - such as breaks repaired - as no mechanic will commit or offer a small fortune. A further problem being that I am a university student and my finances are scarce. Does anyone know about some place or someone who is able to help me. As I said this is my dream car and I would be crushed if I had to sell it for this reason.

Superbug73

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 27 Nov 2009, 9:36 pm

#749515

Hi
It would help if you put down where you live in your profile.

Superbug73 Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 27 Nov 2009, 10:33 pm

#749524

You are right - that would help - sorry about that

beetleboy88 Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 28 Nov 2009, 12:23 am

#749544

73 Supers rock! Congrats on the purchase 😉 I just had mine fully resprayed and all the rust removed. It now looks like new! Enjoy the ride and the looks you will receive 🙂

1973 Super Beetle

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Nov 2009, 1:15 am

#749548

hi
You need to go ONLY to a VW mechanic...

many will have used spare parts which will save you money...

best of luck

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 28 Nov 2009, 6:25 am

#749563

brakes for your bug cost the same as a modern car
you don't use used brake parts 🤪
if you don't want to park your car half way up a tree🤪
cars cost money to repair.
and if your car is 36 years old Id say that your brake system may need a overhaul🥲

😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

Superbug73 Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 28 Nov 2009, 8:52 am

#749585

thanks for the replies! I have tried looking for a VW mechanic but have so far had no luck! I am too afraid to "repair" the breaks on my own because I don't want the car to become a tree hugger.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Nov 2009, 8:57 am

#749587

Hi

Maybe a local Perth guy can tell you who is around your area.

Get the VW guy to check the car over and prioritise what needs to be done, safety stuff at the top of the list.

Steve

ryana89 Officially Full-On Dubber

315 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 28 Nov 2009, 10:33 am

#749603

Sorry if this is obvious, but do you have any of the many repair/mod manuals for Beetles (such as Haynes manual) as they're very descriptive and may help you out with these soughts of things. Also chances are they're may be a thread on this (brake servicing?) in the Tech Corner forum. Hope this helps 👍

Ryan

2.0slow 92 MK2

Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 28 Nov 2009, 11:42 am

#749613

ian.mezz wrote:and if your car is 36 years old Id say that your brake system may need a overhaul🥲

yep!!! I know mine needs it! Hence why it isn't being driven often currently.

colin Fahrvergnugen

984 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 28 Nov 2009, 7:22 pm

#749661

ian.mezz wrote:brakes for your bug cost the same as a modern car
you don't use used brake parts 🤪
if you don't want to park your car half way up a tree🤪
cars cost money to repair.
and if your car is 36 years old Id say that your brake system may need a overhaul🥲

Very good advice !
Cheers Col

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Nov 2009, 9:35 am

#749721

ANY brake place should be able to fix your car easily.............for god sake its just pads/shoes, machine disc and drums, and replace wheel cylinders if required...not exactly rocket science for them and it certainly doesn't need a "vw expert".

Machine discs= Same as any car to do...probably $40 to $60 for both
Machine Drums= Same as any car to do....probably same as above
Front Pads= around $50-$80 ?? (if you need new calipers you can get them for around $200 or less for a pair new)
Rear Shoes= prob same cost as pads
Wheel cylinders= $50 each x 2
Then add fluid for about $20-$40........and around 2 hours labour.

Additional costs would be master cylinder, and hoses.

alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 29 Nov 2009, 10:50 am

#749725

Craig Torrens wrote:ANY brake place should be able to fix your car easily.............for god sake its just pads/shoes, machine disc and drums, and replace wheel cylinders if required...not exactly rocket science for them and it certainly doesn't need a "vw expert".

Machine discs= Same as any car to do...probably $40 to $60 for both
Machine Drums= Same as any car to do....probably same as above
Front Pads= around $50-$80 ?? (if you need new calipers you can get them for around $200 or less for a pair new)
Rear Shoes= prob same cost as pads
Wheel cylinders= $50 each x 2
Then add fluid for about $20-$40........and around 2 hours labour.

Additional costs would be master cylinder, and hoses.

I don't know where I heard this but I didn't think T1 drums could be machined. Sorry, shouldn't rather than couldn't . Is this bs? Id be pretty happy if they can cause my rear drums need some attention.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Nov 2009, 3:09 pm

#749779

Yes they can be machined, just depends on how worn out they are........New ones a relatively cheap as well.