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steviewde
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Joined: April 09, 2021
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Location: Germany
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 Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:53 pm Post subject: Front drum brake "upgrade" |
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Hey folks,
just a silly question - perhaps - but is there a possibility to "upgrade" the front drum brake?
I don't want to have disks!!! ... but better brakes 
Are there any conversion kits from "simplex" (single, double brake cylinder) to "duplex" (dual, single brake cylinder) brakes for bugs?
Type 3 uses duplex brakes at the front axle.
Regards
the "Stevie"
P.S.: I hope I found the correct english words for ist .... |
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Bryan67
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Joined: January 01, 2003
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Location: Fresno, Ca.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:32 am Post subject: Re: Front drum brake "upgrade" |
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Not really. And why not just do disc brakes?
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steviewde
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:27 am Post subject: Re: Front drum brake "upgrade" |
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@Bryan67 as I mentioned:
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I don't want to have disks!!!
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I really want a 100% original look!!
And no discussion with the authorities getting the special registration for "historic" cars, here in Germany.
the "Stevie" |
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rcroane 
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Location: Springfield, Virginia
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:42 am Post subject: Re: Front drum brake "upgrade" |
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You could consider converting to Porsche 356 brakes. They are much larger, but VERY expensive.
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steviewde
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Front drum brake "upgrade" |
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@rcroane
Yes I know.
Porsche Brankes will be the last possibility.
But at the moment I plan with about 65hp out of a single port 1,9l engine.
With the Porsche brakes I can go up to about 100hp.
I think I will have to talk with our TÜV engineer
Nevertheless many thanks so far
the "Stevie"
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