Disc Brake Conversion.... Audi parts?

[dkoesyncro]

[baltik]

[bajaleo]

[baltik]

Finally connected my brakes with the custom hose, eliminating the hard-line, much better brake feel around town. I got an extra set as well in case anyone needs one

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2194614

[Steve Arndt]

[baltik]

[burleymotorsports]

[pbrown]

Hey All,

A little background. I bought the Small Car G60 kit and paid $120 extra for their stainless lines. These require reuse of the short piece of hardline. They don't provide a bracket and I didn't care for the loop. My advice for potential Small Car brake consumers is to save your money on the brake lines and source them yourself.

Here is what I came up with for brake line. I bought a pair of Wilwood stainless flex line (part number 220-6861). These are 20" long and seem to be a perfect fit for my Syncro. These lines require an adapter for the G60 caliper. I found a set at Pegasus Auto Racing (part number 3265-16). The adapters and flex lines cost me $80.96 plus shipping. The flex lines have a clear plastic cover over the stainless braid for extra protection.

I have not fit the wheels yet. I don't think there will be a problem. I'm also using cushion clamps on the back side of the spindle.

Here are a couple of photos.

I hope this helps.
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Patrick Brown

1986 Westy Syncro EJ25
Flickr --> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQNUXEF

[pechaaa]

What size wheels/rims can you put on with this setup?

[UngaWunga]

Bump an old but helpful thread with more info from another site:

The girling g60 can be found from:
1989-1991 Audi 200 turbo quattro,
1992-1994 Audi turbo quattro,
1990-1994 Audi V8,
1992-1994 Audi 100 V6,
1987-1988 Audi 5000 quattro turbo,
1984-1988 Audi 5000 turbo,
1993-1995 Audi 90 V6

[vwpascal]

reviving an old thread. if anyone out there noticed there are two rubber brake lines on the rear disc brakes from smallcar? I changed the main rubber line from the frame to the rear traling arm, checked the bleeder screw and notice another rubber brake line. Anyone out there know what stainless metal brake hose is compatible? The end away from the caliper attaching to the metal brake line in between has a larger end on it then the side that attaches to the caliper. If that makes any sense?
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1984 Westfalia Vanagon 2.3 liter gowesty waterboxer

[wesitarz]

If I recall correctly it's a VW Beetle brakeline (female/male) that I sourced from CiP1.

[burleymotorsports]

[vwpascal]

thanks fellas, I like the idea of one long line instead of all those connections. i'll have to do some measuring to get the right length hose.
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1984 Westfalia Vanagon 2.3 liter gowesty waterboxer

[vwpascal]

Got up under there and measured. it's about 32 inches from the trailing arm connection to the caliper connection to go to the frame would ad another 6 to 8 inches. It's looking like I'd have to order up a custom length stainless hose if I wanna get rid of the caliper hard line connection. I found a 31inch hose with an m12 inlet from wilwood of course I need an m10. May order bulk hose and crimp myself. Has anyone ordered the bulk ptfe stainless brake line from pegasus? I'm sure it's quality just curious. Leaving the connection and just going with the available hose would be way easier but whats the fun in that right?
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1984 Westfalia Vanagon 2.3 liter gowesty waterboxer

[vwhammer]

I was going to make a custom line when I did the rear brakes on my van but I liked the idea of being able to pick up a line at a plain ol' parts store should I have a failure out on the road.

Of course finding a 2004 S4 rear caliper line is not common for most of the parts stores around here but most can order it and have it that day or the next pretty easily.
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Pretty normal daily driver build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=708418&highlight=

4x4 build
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/volkswagen-vanagon-4x4-conversion.162055/

[UngaWunga]

What could go wrong? Used a high speed end mill to plunge cut on my drillpress. Ain't perfect, but it'll work

Old and new match right up

[Jake de Villiers]

[4Gears4Tires]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_mill
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'87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition

[uberaudi]

I got my stainless lines made at Paragon performance. They deal with many high end race cars so it was a natural choice. I've successfully worked with them multiple times with custom lines and fittings.

I have been known to mingle in 80's Audi's and had a spare line from a 4000 around. They have the correct end fittings for G60 conversions on Vanagons but are too short. No worries, just call them up and have them make some Audi 4000 front lines 19 inches long.

My 2wd is sitting at 17.5" from center of wheel to fender lip, and a19" length works great. Adjust accordingly.

They work great, are high quality (DOT compliant and pressure tested-report included), and Paragon is effortless to work with.