Good Mornin
Can anyone shed some light here - fitted a later model gearbox to my KG - but the old 1200 drums does not fit the new shaft splines -
I measured the outside diameter of the old and new shafts - both 30mm
both have 12 splines but there seems to be a slight difference on the spline profile
I even bought new drums - original VW - same problem
thanks
regards
Splines on rear brake drum - beetle
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Re: Splines on rear brake drum - beetle
AFAIK the splines are the same. Are you sure the splines on the axle are not damaged?
Also, 1200s have a shorter axle than 1600 boxes, which take a larger drum.
Also, 1200s have a shorter axle than 1600 boxes, which take a larger drum.
fig
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Re: Splines on rear brake drum - beetle
Can it not be that the brake shoes are stopping the drum going on? Then you just need to adjust the brake shoes down to allow the drum to slip on.
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Re: Splines on rear brake drum - beetle
You may find that the shaft has worn its edge, sharper, and the new drum also has a un-cleaned edge.
Take a small file and clean up the leading edge on both the drum and the shaft, will find it will slip in.
Herman
Take a small file and clean up the leading edge on both the drum and the shaft, will find it will slip in.
Herman
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Re: Splines on rear brake drum - beetle
Do not KNOW what you mean....Bushpig wrote:Herman,
Bet you say that to alll the girls
Herman
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
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1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
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1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc