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sled
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 Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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What's this about dual brake light switches? |
a stock 67 master has two ports for brake light switches, they will need to be plugged if you are not going to use them.
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| sled wrote: |
| VWAdam wrote: |
What's this about dual brake light switches? |
a stock 67 master has two ports for brake light switches, they will need to be plugged if you are not going to use them. |
Ah, ok.
I've never used a '67 master. All of my Buses, even my '67 (it was a super early 67) have been single circuit.
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sled
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| VWAdam wrote: |
What's this about dual brake light switches? |
a stock 67 master has two ports for brake light switches, they will need to be plugged if you are not going to use them. |
Ah, ok.
I've never used a '67 master. All of my Buses, even my '67 (it was a super early 67) have been single circuit. |
make sure you remove the residual pressure valve from the front brake circuit (rear port on the master). There is good instructions on the Type E site.
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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I just got it all in and bled and took it for a spin. The pedal is a different feel than drums but holy crap it stops! I just have lap belts and the friend who was in the passenger seat damn near smacked his face on the dash 
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livnlow
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| Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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im installing this kit this weekend. its seems to be a really well made kit and it was shipped super fast. I got the discs and calipers all from partsgeek.com. im glad to see this good review.
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earlywesty
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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Monthly poke for an early kit..... 
I have my '55 bus brakes apart right now... just sayin'.... |
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sled
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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Monthly poke for an early kit.....
I have my '55 bus brakes apart right now... just sayin'.... |
the prototype is looking good! 
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:00 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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Is it normal for the pedal to have more travel and not feel as solid as it did with drums? I’ve used a power bleeder and even replaced the rear shoes, adjusted them properly, finding no leaks, adjusted the pedal rod, etc. When I hit the pedal it stops great, far better than drums, as I said in a previous post. It just seems to have more play and doesn’t feel as solid when I press the pedal.
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earlywesty
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:04 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| buseric wrote: |
Monthly poke for an early kit.....
I have my '55 bus brakes apart right now... just sayin'.... |
the prototype is looking good! |
excellent. |
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chrisflstf
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Is it normal for the pedal to have more travel and not feel as solid as it did with drums? I’ve used a power bleeder and even replaced the rear shoes, adjusted them properly, finding no leaks, adjusted the pedal rod, etc. When I hit the pedal it stops great, far better than drums, as I said in a previous post. It just seems to have more play and doesn’t feel as solid when I press the pedal. |
Are you sure you have the correct lines in the correct ports of the master? The rear line and left front are right next to each other near the frame rail. My pedal barely moves before the front discs start to grab |
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Is it normal for the pedal to have more travel and not feel as solid as it did with drums? I’ve used a power bleeder and even replaced the rear shoes, adjusted them properly, finding no leaks, adjusted the pedal rod, etc. When I hit the pedal it stops great, far better than drums, as I said in a previous post. It just seems to have more play and doesn’t feel as solid when I press the pedal. |
Are you sure you have the correct lines in the correct ports of the master? The rear line and left front are right next to each other near the frame rail. My pedal barely moves before the front discs start to grab |
Yes. They are as the diagram shows, the one to the front of the bus goes to the rear brakes
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Wartown81
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| Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Disc brake rookie question - On the webpage for the '64-'67 kit somebody posted a review stating he used it on a '57 panel. What's the difference in a early versus '64-'67 kit? I'd love a kit on my '60. |
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Disc brake rookie question - On the webpage for the '64-'67 kit somebody posted a review stating he used it on a '57 panel. What's the difference in a early versus '64-'67 kit? I'd love a kit on my '60. |
Likely he has a beam from a later Bus in it. Quite common if you’re running a narrowed beam.
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Wartown81
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| Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Disc brake rookie question - On the webpage for the '64-'67 kit somebody posted a review stating he used it on a '57 panel. What's the difference in a early versus '64-'67 kit? I'd love a kit on my '60. |
Likely he has a beam from a later Bus in it. Quite common if you’re running a narrowed beam. |
Is this a difference in the spindles? |
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chrisflstf
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| Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Yes early spindles are different. I have a 1960, but it has a 66 beam on it |
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jeremy57ride
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Disc brake rookie question - On the webpage for the '64-'67 kit somebody posted a review stating he used it on a '57 panel. What's the difference in a early versus '64-'67 kit? I'd love a kit on my '60. |
After the 67 install, I will absolutely install the early kit on my 58 single when they're ready. Here is my recent email with Brian (Type e motorsports)-
"I have the hub drawing done, and I am looking to get one 3D printed for test fitting. After that it’s machining. Baby steps, but it’s getting closer."
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Wartown81
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| Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Disc brake rookie question - On the webpage for the '64-'67 kit somebody posted a review stating he used it on a '57 panel. What's the difference in a early versus '64-'67 kit? I'd love a kit on my '60. |
After the 67 install, I will absolutely install the early kit on my 58 single when they're ready. Here is my recent email with Brian (Type e motorsports)-
"I have the hub drawing done, and I am looking to get one 3D printed for test fitting. After that it’s machining. Baby steps, but it’s getting closer." |
Awesome. Looking forward to that. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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Anyone have a picture of their dual brake switch mc wired up?
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pacifcoflyr
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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| Is it normal for the pedal to have more travel and not feel as solid as it did with drums? I’ve used a power bleeder and even replaced the rear shoes, adjusted them properly, finding no leaks, adjusted the pedal rod, etc. When I hit the pedal it stops great, far better than drums, as I said in a previous post. It just seems to have more play and doesn’t feel as solid when I press the pedal. |
Did you figure this out? I finished the install and I have the same issue. Stops on a dime but takes too much pedal to do so. Bled system 3 times, no bubbles, new MC and right front line. I also did the rear while cylinders as they were shot. Maybe I need to adjust the rear drums more? |
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donald.lemay
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| Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:35 am Post subject: Re: Type e motorsports disc brake review |
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Try bleeding it jacked up- that way the calipers are a little lower. Sometimes there is air in the caliper. My buddy chased this for weeks.
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