| Author |
Message |
rtaylor
Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2010
Posts: 364
Location: Camden, NC
|
 Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:59 pm Post subject: disc brake conversion |
 |
|
I have a 70 VW beetle and was thinkign about converting the brakes to disc.....what all isneeded to do it? I was looking at these
http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=86_104_105&products_id=631
only thing i can think of thats missing is some ball bearings. I'm only 17 so I don't have alot of moeny flying around so I'm trying to not spend too much more than that....hopefullyy |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
66brm
Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2010
Posts: 3676
Location: Perth Western Australia
|
| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Is your beetle macpherson strut?, that kit is for a super beetle, if I was you I would keep saving up and have a shop do the conversion for you. The reason I say that is because brakes can save your life, if you stuff something up and they fail you could kill yourself or someone else.
_________________
Aust. RHD 66 Type 1
Aust. RHD 57 Type 1 Oval
| modok wrote: |
| I am an expert at fitting things in holes, been doing it a long time |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
OLD VW NUT
Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2011
Posts: 2776
Location: High Desert of Washington 98823
|
| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There is always something you can do with $300 to make your bug safer. Granted - brakes are very important - but so is steering. Use that money to make sure your steering stuff - ball joints - steering shock absorber - steering box - tie rods etc are all in good shape - and the brakes you have now are working ok. Do the brake conversion after you have everything else up to snuff and then get a front end alignment. You'll appreciate what you did more than if you had just slapped some disc brakes on a car that might need front end work more than a set of brakes. Most of these things can be done incrementally as you have the money.
I'd venture to say your 41 year old car is in need of some front end attention unless these things have been done recently.
_________________
71 Ghia Coupe - stock body - no rust! Powered by a 2110 W/Dual HPMX 44's - Rancho Pro Street Transaxle - A/C by Gilmore
Other car - 2013 VW Golf TDI |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bill may
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003
Posts: 14160
Location: san diego,ca
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
twomonkeysayoyo
Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2009
Posts: 652
Location: Carrollton, GA
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
can you use the bug master cylinder/wheel cylinders? In other words, what all do you need to convert a (std) beetle front end to ghia discs?
1. Spindles
2. Rotors
3. Calipers
4. ?
5. Profit?
_________________
---
Looks like trouble. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bill may
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003
Posts: 14160
Location: san diego,ca
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
| twomonkeysayoyo wrote: |
can you use the bug master cylinder/wheel cylinders? In other words, what all do you need to convert a (std) beetle front end to ghia discs?
1. Spindles
2. Rotors
3. Calipers
4. ?
5. Profit? |
if in a real hurry you can bolt complete ghia beam into a 66-> beetle. use ghia maSTER OR NEW REPLACEMENT DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER IF GOING TO DISC.
_________________
Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
1965 panel bus-Kermit
"Camping is cheaper than therapy"
www.sv2s.com
www.steeringboxscrapers.net
SBS #100
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=453617 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
twomonkeysayoyo
Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2009
Posts: 652
Location: Carrollton, GA
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
Not in a real hurry, and don't need a new beam. I found some spindles (3" lift) that are happy with stock Ghia brakes and want to upgrade to discs, anyway. Have a new Brax master cyl and need to replace the slaves. Just trying to get a shopping list.
_________________
---
Looks like trouble. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rtaylor
Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2010
Posts: 364
Location: Camden, NC
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| the only thing thats wrong with my front end is it needs an alignment....everything else is good and in shape. I have a 70 standard beetle, dont know what a macpherson strut is. I dont see how converting brakes to disc coudl be so complicated that I could mess it up. brakes seem to be the most basic/easy to understand component on even the most complex cars. Im jsut trying to find exactly everything id need and some tips on what exactly would need to be done. A link to a site with everything all teh parts needed would be much appreciated. thanks! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
OLD VW NUT
Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2011
Posts: 2776
Location: High Desert of Washington 98823
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
These will work - http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4124
Read all of the instructions - you will likely need new hoses - and get new front bearings and seals. The old races are a bitch to remove and reusing them isn't a great idea.
This kit includes new spindles and a backing plate/shield- not a bad idea to put them on a 41 year old bug. http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=479
I've ordered from both places - CB - which used to be Claude's Buggies - has been around as long as I can remember and are quite reputable. I've been around for a very long time!
_________________
71 Ghia Coupe - stock body - no rust! Powered by a 2110 W/Dual HPMX 44's - Rancho Pro Street Transaxle - A/C by Gilmore
Other car - 2013 VW Golf TDI |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
