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namvet6872
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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:45 pm Post subject: Front disc conversion |
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| I recently purchase a '63 sedan. I no nothing of it's history. Bought from a dealer. It has drum brakes all around and a Performance drop spindles I see. My question is where to buy Disc upgrade kit for it. Kits I found not for bug with drop spindles already installed. Am I going to have to pay extra for kits that include drop spindles? That or I'll just stay with the drums. Thanks.. |
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OldSchoolVW's 
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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CSP should make a disc conversion kit for you that will work, but you'll want to measure the diameter of the spindle to be sure you order the right kit. Their kits are expensive, but you won't find better quality or a more complete kit.
CIP1 is the North American distributor. This kit might be what you''re looking for. On sale now for their 4th of July holiday promo:
https://www2.cip1.com/c31-499-165-5205cz/
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:33 am Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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| Thank you for reply. Guess that would fit, but at that price I'll stay with drums. |
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Hobug
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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| Thanks Hobug. That's a more reasonable price. |
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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| Hobug did you order the suggested dual master cylinder with Disc kit? Has a top reservoir instead of remote. Do you have to remove wheel, if it needs to be topped off? Thanks again John They have a discount of 15% till 07/07... |
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esde
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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I've run the so cal disc kit with a stock master and it worked fine, but it does feel better with a dual circuit master. I used a real dual master with a 67 reservoir from Wolfsburg west so I wouldn't have to fill through the wheel well.
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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Thanks esde. I'll have to check out a how to video. Solid idea...  |
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Front disc conversion |
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| Thanks guys, got it figured out now. Appreciate the help.. |
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