| mondshine |
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:30 pm |
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Seeing this old thread resurrected, I will chime in.
My '74 Thing that had CSP front disc brakes was totaled (rear ended while stopped at a traffic light) just over a year ago.
My replacement Thing has 4 lug 15" wheels, Karmann Ghia front disc brakes and Type 3 rear drum brakes.
Stopping performance is better than with the CSP kit, and I believe that the cost of the wheels, tires, all brake parts (including German MC and hand brake cables), wheel bearings (front and rear) came in at less than the quoted $1900 for the CSP kit.
If all of that stuff didn't cost less then $1900, then it was close enough to play jazz.
All of the "wear items" in my new (to me) Thing brakes are standard VW parts that are easy to get; I am happy with the setup.
Good luck, Mondshine
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| jakokombi |
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:35 pm |
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I did the AC conversion and used these wheels
https://www.thethingshop.com/THING-PAINTED-WHEEL-15-x-5-5/productinfo/601025CH/
And these tires.
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/5416259594...rmr:1,cs:1
You might find repro split bus wheels or other steel ones cheaper, but I wasn't able to.
Anyway, this may help you to decide. |
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| mondshine |
Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:56 pm |
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One other item worth mention:
While unavailable in 2013 when I did my CSP conversion, there are now 15X5.5 wide 5 steel wheels (with the correct hub cap clips) available from multiple suppliers; Thing Shop included.
For the person who prefers the stock look, those wheels would be PF close to stock, and allow greater choice for both brake kits and tires.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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| briankbarnes |
Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:10 am |
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| I installed a front disc brake kit from J Bugs and the brake pads rattle, if slight brake pressure is applied the rattle stops. is there a remedy that works to stop this? |
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| HMVWNAB |
Sun May 22, 2022 1:30 pm |
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| Is anyone aware whether or not you can get different rotor bolt patterns? |
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| mondshine |
Sun May 22, 2022 2:53 pm |
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(To me) The only reason to use the CSP disc brake kit is when the 5x205 (wide 5) bolt circle on 14" wheels is mandatory.
If the stock Thing wheels will not be used, there are many better (and less expensive) options available for disc brakes.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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| germansupplyscott |
Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:23 am |
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mondshine wrote: (To me) The only reason to use the CSP disc brake kit is when the 5x205 (wide 5) bolt circle on 14" wheels is mandatory.
This message is only a few months ago but is the CSP front disc kit still, at this time, the only known kit that allows stock 5x205 14" wheels? |
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