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 isky
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| posted on June 8th, 2009 at 09:17 AM |
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1960 Karmann disk brake conversion?
Hey all,
Im wanting to put disk brakes on the front of my ratty 1960 Karmann and was hoping to get some guidance on how to go about it. Id like to do it in
the most safe but cost effective way. Can disk brakes from other makes and models be used?
I have a mate who's a mechanic for the RACQ giving me a hand but he's also unsure about what's compatible etc.
Ive looked at a few threads regarding disk brakes but thought it easier if i asked my own question  Any help would be appreciated...
Cheers!
Ant
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| posted on June 16th, 2009 at 01:48 PM |
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mine is an early t3 l/pin bolted on for wider track front
dual brake system
and matches the irs ssp gbox set up
this way Ineeded 4 stud wheels of course
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!
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| posted on June 16th, 2009 at 10:07 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bushed
mine is an early t3 l/pin bolted on for wider track front
dual brake system
and matches the irs ssp gbox set up
this way Ineeded 4 stud wheels of course
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I'm confused, are you referring to type 3 beam ( ie. notchback) as these were always ball joint, never link pin.
There are a few options for disc brake conversion for the Type 1 link pin set up of your KG but none are cheap. These include
- fitting a new aftermarket conversion kit, bolts into the link pin beam, look online as there are various makes.
- using a later ball jnt beam and disc brake spindles from a type 1 / beetle but you will need to weld in the different bulkhead on the chassis, and
use 4 stud wheels
- find an original period correct Maico disc brake conversion kit, but mortage the house if you can find one as they cost more than $1500
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| posted on June 16th, 2009 at 10:18 PM |
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$1500.. you think thats bad!!??  the CSP wide 5 kit for type
3's is about $2000 argghhh been thinking about it for awhile but i dont think its worth it...
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| posted on June 17th, 2009 at 05:36 AM |
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Maico Discs for $1500 i wouldnt sell my 2 sets for that no way LOL
if you want a good set of disc for your ghia give Vintage a call in Sydney 02-9789-1777 they will fit up nice
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| posted on June 17th, 2009 at 08:35 AM |
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thanks guys! so many abbreviated terms lol! i have no idea what your talking about..... but my mate will once i show him this thread. This is
awesome, thanks for your help 
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| posted on June 17th, 2009 at 11:51 AM |
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I did write " more than $1500 ", as who knows their true market value. Currently a set on Thesamba for $3200 US from someone in Melbourne but
haven't sold yet. Limited market of buyers prepared to pay to play at this price.
The problem with Maico's is that they rarely come up for sale, those that have them don't want to sell, and usually haven't paid the high asking
price in the first place. Anyone know of a set bought or sold recently ?
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| posted on June 17th, 2009 at 05:20 PM |
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the last set i bought from a guy out of restored cars magazine bought 15 years ago cost me $70 but had to do heaps of work to get them going
they work well and yr right aint seen any for years
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| posted on June 17th, 2009 at 08:08 PM |
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$70!!!  i wish i could be so lucky!
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