Disk brake conversion

robmoody · Post by **robmoody** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:36 pm

I want to convert my front drum brakes to disk brakes.
Can anyone provide info on this mod, typically where parts available, costs, etc.

thanx

Rob

Post by **eben** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:07 pm

The search button is your friend.....

didi · Post by **didi** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:54 pm

click on this link, it will take you to the right thread.
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/forum/vi ... c&&start=0

Matliam · Post by **Matliam** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:45 am

Apart from the info given on the link given by didi, you could also look at:

braided brake hoses
dual-circuit master cylinder and reservoir
copper brake pipes
silicone brake fluid

Tried these out on my brakes and they work a treat only thing is they make the brake pedal firm and some vehicle testers don't like this on a Beetle.

With some of the rear kits the brackets are quite flimsy so be careful what you buy.

Post by **calooker** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:58 am

The reason why your brake pedal is firm is because the dual-circuit master cylinder from the Golf is designed to work with a booster servo unit.

Matliam · Post by **Matliam** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:43 pm

The master cylinder is from a later model (overseas variety) Beetle bought new and definately not meant to work with a servo. The pedals firm for a variety of reasons but mainly cos the brake hoses don't flex as with normal hoses and decent brake fluid that isn't hydroscopic, and a complete upgrade of the braking system to better than new.