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Drum Brake Piston & Rubbers
strex - April 2nd, 2012 at 11:38 PM

For my ’64 Notch

The front RHS brake cylinder seized with the pad against the drum.. I managed to get the drum off but in the process broke the ‘piston’ that pushes the shoe against the drum.

Does anyone have a piston they want to sell me?
I also need a set of rubbers both internal and the external boot for both brake cylinders

Can you suggest where I could get such??

I am based in Sydney not that that matters much.

Send me a PM or reply here.

Cheers

matberry - April 3rd, 2012 at 07:19 AM

Put two new wheel cylinders on the front. Reasonably priced, even German ones are only around $50 each. Vintage Vee Dub can help with parts.

HappyDaze - April 3rd, 2012 at 07:30 AM

Agree with Matt. If the piston broke [sounds like me], the cylinder is probably damaged too.

Why not check ALL cylinders while you're at it, including the master.......a lot cheaper than panel work.:tu:

strex - April 3rd, 2012 at 09:48 PM

I don't understand what you mean about wheel cylinders - Do you mean actually replace both pistons and housings as in the unit that recieves the brake fluid ?? So these are roughly about $50 ea?

matberry - April 3rd, 2012 at 09:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by strex
I don't understand what you mean about wheel cylinders - Do you mean actually replace both pistons and housings as in the unit that recieves the brake fluid ?? So these are roughly about $50 ea?
Correct

1500S - April 7th, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Still got the Notch Strex!! I didn't think the wheel cyls were still available for the 64 on drums. 2 years back I couldn't get any. I bored and sleeved them with stainless. Rubbers are available and I might have some pistons still. I can help you out but I'm around West OZ at the moment and won't be home for around 5 weeks.

DH

strex - April 7th, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Sill got the Notch but never drive it .. Yep cant get parts anyware .. Tried brake shops and VW outlets .. I am waiting to see if Classic VW have a matching replacement cylinder kit - Should know by Tuesday .. Fingers crossed or I may have to wait for you to get back from WA.

matberry - April 8th, 2012 at 08:27 AM

mmm didn't notice the early notch description.....have you tried Vintage or Volksbahn?

vlad01 - April 11th, 2012 at 03:57 PM

try vic at vicsbahn. He has heaps of NOS parts and some type 3 stuff

strex - April 11th, 2012 at 04:08 PM

vicsbahn or volksbahn? Got a number?

dragsters for life - April 19th, 2012 at 06:44 AM

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Originally posted by strex
vicsbahn or volksbahn? Got a number?


i wouldnt bother with waiting on vlad to help his full of bollacks to start with

vw54 - April 19th, 2012 at 07:23 AM

9789-1777

HappyDaze - April 19th, 2012 at 07:44 AM

Took you a while to remember the number, Dave.....you're slipping.:lol:

strex - April 29th, 2012 at 03:29 PM

Just wanted to give a huge thanks to Mick Motors in Brisvegas ... I got a reconditioning kit for my brake cylinder and the Notch is now alive and well again .. Thanks Mick

vw54 - April 29th, 2012 at 07:21 PM

hope ther not chinese