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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:55 pm    Post subject: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

I replaced the front brakes with disc a year ago. Consequently I have the former drum brakes and single master cylinder.

Are they trash or do they have any value to anyone?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

Drop the M/C in the trash. Give the drums to a metal recycler. Anyone needing these parts would probably opt for new stuff. Don't wanna mess around with used brake components.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

master cylinder, shoes, and harfware are trash. the rest i would keep until you find some one who need it and give it to them.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

If the brake drums are serviceable. They may be of interest to a new owner.

Same goes for the backing plates.

I have a friend that has two sets of drums and backing plates that he is gonna put up an ad for. I have looked them over and they would serve a new owner very well.

So evaluate what you have and decide if it's worth selling or recycling.
Someone may want your lightly used, no longer needed parts.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

Late model bug owners looking to do a 5 lug conversion may want the drums.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

I would toss the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and brake shoes. If the brake drums are not worn to a diameter larger than 9.110 inches I would keep them.

I would keep the backing plates, adjusters, and original brake hardware. The fit and quality of new brake hardware is often questionable, if nothing else it should be compared to the old for correct dimensions. I don't replace VW brake hardware unless it's damaged.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: Parts from 66. Trash or give away? Reply with quote

If the drums are real German drums (with VW logo) then they may have value to someone as they are made better than the stuff available these days generally.
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