Rear disc brakes .... build your own kit! Thats what I did.

tristessa · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

I'm tentatively "in" .. assuming my job doesn't disappear.

tschroeder0 · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject:

Bern,

I'm wondering if you ever tested the "kit" with 14's? Either way I'm in but since I just bought new tires it would be nice not to have to upgrade tires/rims at the same time. Thanks, Todd.

Bern · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject:

tristessa · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject:

It should fit in 14" wheels as long as you don't pick out a caliper with the hose inlet pointed where the wheel needs to be. The 190E rear rotor is ~258MM in diameter, same as the late Vanagon front rotor with "floating" calipers, and the Bus and early Vanagon front rotors are 278MM (fixed caliper).

I mocked up the Mk2 caliper/190E rotor combo with one of my spare 14" steel wheels and there was just enough clearance for it to work. IIRC it was 1/4"-3/8" between the caliper and the inside of the wheel, but don't quote me on that. It's been over a year since I checked it, and aside from "in the garage" I've got no idea where my notes are... Laughing

rogerw · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

I live in Seattle and am in for a set. Feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thanks
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Gene Smith · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:13 am Post subject: Add me to the list

I'm in for a set.
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tschroeder0 · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:28 am Post subject:

Bern,

Thanks for the reply, when things are happening just pm me with details for payment Laughing

82WestyMan · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:53 am Post subject:

Maybe I missed it back in thread, but what are we talking about in the way of cost and exactly what will be included?

i assume what the 'kit' will include is just the adapter plates with recommendations for what calipers and rotors to use with them

... and btw... count me in too
it looks like a great DIY alternative to the 'pre-packaged' kits available for the vendors
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Ceebers · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

+1 here for a set as well;-)

djbside · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Bern...

Count me in for a set of those awesome parts as well. Or if its just the file that works too... Ive got access to a few machine shops.

Thanks!

Brandon
'83 Westy "Rose"

JeffRobenolt · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

I'm interested also.

sc-surfer · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:23 am Post subject:

Any movement on this Bern? Not trying to bug you, just eager. Anything any of us sambanistas can do to help?
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Mofus · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Hi Bern,

I am interested too. Have you put any more thought into putting a kit together?

Mike
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GrindGarage · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

me tooo!

what's up... can u sell me the plates?
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r39o · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

I've wanted some for a long time now.

I am not going to hold my breath for these......
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Ryan Alfonso · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:13 am Post subject:

I'm sick to death of warping drums... Count me in!

ping me at vangina at gmail dot com when the time is nigh.

Wellington · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:04 am Post subject:

Ceebers · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject:

...The natives are getting restless... Shocked

82WestyMan · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

from his profile...

Last Visited: November 24, 2008

hope all is still well with Bern...
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