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5 and 4 stud wheels?
Jo Mama - October 17th, 2002 at 09:11 PM

I'm thinking of getting some aftermarket disc brakes (5 stud king pin) and was wondering if anyone knows if its possible to have discs that accept both 5 and 4 stud patterns.

Thanks,

Nick.

[Edited on 17-10-2002 by Jo Mama]

vw54 - October 18th, 2002 at 07:07 AM

Yes it is possible and will be very shortly as soon as Vintage Vee Dub Supplies gets the new hub machined.

they have made a disc brake set up that has both stud patterns on the face.

Jo Mama - October 18th, 2002 at 10:41 AM

Vintage Vee Dub Supplies have told me that they have a 4 bolt disc kit setup with an optional 5 bolt adaptor plate (I was told that it is legal since it was made in Australia).

Thanks,

Nick.

blup58 - October 18th, 2002 at 10:59 AM

Nick

Did Vintage VW give you an idea of costs for these??

Cheers

Brad

vw54 - October 18th, 2002 at 11:42 AM

Yeah thats the old style ... the new ones still have to be finished machined hopefully in the next 2 weeks.

Adaptor plates are $148.00 +GST each for the fronts and the rears are $115.00 +GST each.

These are Aussie made QUALITY STEEL, correct thickness,

not pressed metal Taiwanese JUNK, crap

[Edited on 18-10-2002 by vw54]

blup58 - October 18th, 2002 at 01:58 PM

Sorry guys I meant for the full 4 bolt disc brake setup.

[Edited on 18-10-2002 by blup58]

Jo Mama - October 18th, 2002 at 03:49 PM

Front Disc setup was roughly around $650. Although Custom Offroad have the kits for around $300 if you supply the calipers.

Thanks,

Nick.

VWFOOL - October 18th, 2002 at 09:06 PM

does this mean i can have my 4 stud discs changed for discs that accept both 4 and 5 stud beetle wheels?
i am running IRS and BJ with 4 stud front discs...
thanks for ur help...

sam