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Ricky f
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 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:01 pm Post subject: Which ebrake cable |
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| 57 oval, just changed out rear tranny to later one with drum brakes off a 65 beetle. Which yr e brake cables can I use to make this set up work? Thank you gentlemen |
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RareAir
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Ricky f
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| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| What the difference between the 64 and 65 brake system |
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RareAir
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| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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| What the difference between the 64 and 65 brake system |
1958-64 measures 1752mm in length
1956-67 measures 1789mm in length
A 1956 e-brake handle is the same as used on 1956-64 Beetles. 1965 the e-brake handle changed
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Snort
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| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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The relative position and location of the brakes do not change when switching transaxles (with the exception of wheel cylinder as noted below). The chassis determines the correct cable style, so which chassis do you have? 57 ebrake cable flex housings enter the backing plate from the rear which means you need to turn the backing plates 180 degrees or switch them left or right depending on whether you want the wheel cylinder on top or bottom.
Wolfsburg West has some good information on the different lengths of cables used.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/brakes/bug_brake/e_brakecable.cfm |
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Ricky f
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| Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| What other parts are different in sizes other ebrake cables. I have 65 brake pads springs cylinders. With 65 backing plates and drums which look the same as 58-64 to me is that correct |
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RareAir
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| What other parts are different in sizes other ebrake cables. I have 65 brake pads springs cylinders. With 65 backing plates and drums which look the same as 58-64 to me is that correct |
1958-79 all use the same spring kit.
If you've got '65 backing plates, use 1965-67 wheel cylinders & shoes.
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Ricky f
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| Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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| What is the difference in the 64 and 65 backing plates and drums |
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aa390392
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Which ebrake cable |
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Thanks helpful bit of useful info.
Thomas
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