Volks,
The European-delivered 1968-on 1300 and 1500 beetles came standard with
front disk brakes; the USA models didnt get them until later. Im
considering converting my 1970s front stock drums to the closest
approximation of Euro stock disks that I can get. Several questions.
Mid-America offers a Standard Beetle Conversion kit (their No. 301-911)
for $369, including new rotors and calipers, reconditioned spindles, and new
wheel bearings, hardware and seals. They also have some other conversion
options, including some with drop spindles, etc. (that I dont want).
Id like to hear from anybody whos tried this. (a) Would this be the best
counterfeit of factory-stock front disks? Are there better kits out there
for a stock conversion? (b) Is it an easy conversion, as the catalog
suggests? (Is it a driveway job would be my question.) (c) What effect
do they have on performance? (d) Does anybody have a better
recommendation? Im open to ideas
.
Bert Knupp in Music City USA
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