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bigbulli
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 Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:01 pm Post subject: Brake lining year question |
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Are the front brake linings the same thru 54 to 62?
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Lind
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post barndoor through '62 and some '63 models.
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bigbulli
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Thanks Lind, does this mean they wont fit my 54?
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Lind
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| Thanks Lind, does this mean they wont fit my 54? |
correct. I believe that the linings for a '54 are the same as a '68 beetle.
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Thanks Lind, does this mean they wont fit my 54?
correct. I believe that the linings for a '54 are the same as a '68 beetle. |
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I think so too... in fact your barndoor has the same stopping power as a 68 beetle 
You could look it up in the parts list (url in my sig) and see if is a bug p/n for the lining for bd shoes... if you have a bug parts list (is there one online?) you can cross reference it. I bought 68 bug wheel cylinder rebuild kits for re-doing the front cylinders of my 53, the rear bd cylinders are the same as the fronts of an oval, and even the mc rebuild kit is the same as a bug one. You can use a 55-66 bus mc on the 54, but the brake pedal will be REALLY hard. I ran that in my '53 for a while. I heard the early porsche one fits and has the correct ID, though that costs ~$200 (?). I think the front flex hoses are bug, rears are same as 55-67 bus.
basically, the only hard to find items are the front cylinders, and the correct MC
There should be no problem getting your shoes re-lined. Finding the shoe cores at your local brake place, however, is a different story.
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Thanks Lind and Clara this has been a big help.
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