PCD on split busses

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:34 am

did all split busses have the same stud patren?

Post by **Pine** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:37 am

I suppose so - 5 x 205 mm, like that of a Beetle? Even the early Bays had it, before they went over to front disk brakes.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:38 am

I'm not entirely sure, but afaik, all German buses were the same, so you're good to go.

N.

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:48 am

Let's say there's a splitty with a smaller PCD where does that come from? Would it be possible to fit bay drums?

Post by **Pine** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:51 am

Didi wrote:

Let's say there's a splitty with a smaller PCD

HIGHLY unlikely...

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:54 am

You can fit Bay' drums, but I'm told it involves some mucking about with mods on on or both ends.

Why would you want to? I don't believe there'd be any substantial benefit to be gained.

N.

Post by **Pine** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:55 am

Merlin wrote:

any substantial benefit?

...disk brakes up front, for example?

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:56 am

It's not for my bus, just one that I saw

Post by **fig** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:25 am

Yes, all splits, and in fact all buses built between 1950 and 1970 have the same wide five stud pattern.

It is not too difficult to fit bay brakes to a split: the front discs need a custom mounting plate, and the rears slide right on to the split axle; just need a spacer.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:35 am

Didi's asking about "drums" Pine.

N.

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:36 am

I can only go and see the bus tomorrow night, i'll let you know what's potting.