After driving Li'l Red for 10 years now, I'm thinking about switching over to disc brakes. I don't know much about them other than they are pretty much maintenance-free and I like that. At 35 years old, I'm not as spry as I used to be and it's a major pain to be down there adjusting brakes like what seems like all the time. My spirited driving doesn't help matters any though I assume. LOL!
I remember from years ago that the disc brake conversion kits came in different forms. There were just the front conversions, the 4 wheel conversions which made you lose your e-brake, and dune buggy style like the Neal brand and so forth. What I'd like to find is an all 4 wheel conversion kit that allows me to retain my e-brake cables (the stock ones preferably but not necessary), let me continue to run my stock 4 bolt rims (this is a 1974 Super Beetle), and basically keep everything as stock as possible. Wasn't it the Euro 1303's that had disc brakes? Does a 4 wheel conversion mean a different master cylinder? Is a good trade-off to just do the fronts and keep drums and shoes on the rear since the front is what wears the most anyway? I'd appreciate all different opinions, advice, and real-world testimonials on the subject. I think it's time for me to convert - whether it be 2 wheels or 4. Thanks all. Erin _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
