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Ragman
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Location: Denver
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 Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:23 pm Post subject: 356 Drum brakes on bug |
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Anyone ever run the 11" drum brakes from a Porsche 356 on a Beetle? What did you think about them? How would they compare to disc brakes?
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rizzag
Now Wut?
Joined: April 19, 2001
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Location: Keizer, OR
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| Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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tons of people have used 356A and 356B brakes on bugs and they work great! only problem is cost, wheel cylinders and drums and very spendy as well as backing plates, hardware and shoes.
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Ragman
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Location: Denver
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:46 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the info. I think that 356 brakes would be real trick cause they're period correct for my bug. But, I hear you on them being expensive. |
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wakywaco
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Location: currently in waco
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i just sold all my 356 brake stuff for 200 bucks. when i seen the cost of replacing wheel cyls alone i said the hell with it. i plan on running 10s in this car and figured disc brakes all around would be safer anyway. my 356 stuff was complete except for 2 wheel cylinders. if anyone is interested i can throw a phone number at you.
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buguy
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Location: Port Orange, FL
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Now I like fast....but 10's would scare the shit out of me in a bug! Close you eyes and hang on tight!! |
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wakywaco
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Location: currently in waco
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Now I like fast....but 10's would scare the shit out of me in a bug! Close you eyes and hang on tight!! |
hell yeah. try running 9s in a 2600 lb mustang with no cage or other safety equipment. i only get one pass anyay and they boot me off the track. now its gonna be 10s in a stock but lowered bug. hehe cant wait. |
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buguy
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Location: Port Orange, FL
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| The mustang I could do. I think it would be a totally different beast in a bug!! I know what you mean though. My GTO is VIOLENT!!! |
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