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nsuwift
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posted on November 15th, 2015 at 04:59 PM |
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67 notch disk brake conversion
Hi haven't been on here for a while.
Got a few questions.
I am doing a disc brake conversion on my 67 notch. I have two disc brake beams. They have different backing plates, one is smaller than the other.
Which would be best to use?
I have wide five wheels that I want to keep, so am planning on putting wide five discs on whichever beam I use. So far have only found
volksconversions advertising type 3 specific kits. Car is quite low so can't afford any offset issues using beetle discs. Is there anyone else I
should talk too?
Smaller backing plate on left
Smaller backing plate
Larger backing plate
Thanks in advance
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posted on November 15th, 2015 at 05:35 PM |
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The one with the wider backing plate is the '72(?) on spindle which has wider bolt spacing to mount the caliper and larger brake pads. If you are
going for a wide five brake conversion you may be better to start with drum brake spindles.
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"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
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nsuwift
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posted on November 15th, 2015 at 06:33 PM |
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Ok cool got the original drum beam out of the car. Had a look at the control arms of the disk brake beam I pulled apart and it is severely worn where
one of the inner bearings is, and as I understand they are impossible to get new bearings. So might just pull all three apart anduse the best parts
from them with the drum spindles.
thanks for the reply mate.
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posted on November 15th, 2015 at 06:48 PM |
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worn control arm
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