Beetle Disc Brake

[rameez]

Hi all,

I need some information with regard to whether we can convert the beetle 1300 which has drum brakes into disk brakes.Is the process complicated.Any one who has tried this before.help appreciated very much.Any place where this can be done.

I am no referring to the 1303 or 1302 s which i think has disc brakes in front I am referring to the 1300.

Edited June 22, 2010 by rameez

[gunat]

you can order a conversion kit from the US. Several mainstream VW outfitters have the kit.

Conversion is about 30-40k if you get brand new parts- else you have to go search panchi for a Ghia disc brake assembly....

[rameez]

you can order a conversion kit from the US. Several mainstream VW outfitters have the kit.

Conversion is about 30-40k if you get brand new parts- else you have to go search panchi for a Ghia disc brake assembly....

Gia is too rare I dont think we can find them from panchikawatte,, any other local modifiactions ?????

[gunat]

Have you asked around in Panchi? You'll be surprised what you will find. Note that disc brakes were an option on the beetle from the early 60's...so its not as rare as thought to be.

Talk to Lionel (Piyasena Motors, baseline road, near Kanatta), or known VW mechanic- they'll at least point you in the right direction.

If your budget allows though, try get a new conversion kit from the US- you can actually specify drilled-slotted rotors if you're very serious about the restoration. Nothing beats a brand new set of rotors and pads. Manufacturers are practical and have spec'd them to the original ghia size so that pads and replacement parts are easy to come by.

A search on samba.com or just wildcard "beetle disc brakes" will return a range of vendors you can consider.

Do note that if you swap to discs, its best to convert the brake master cylinder to a dual channel (front, rear) for better stopping power.

[rameez]

Have you asked around in Panchi? You'll be surprised what you will find. Note that disc brakes were an option on the beetle from the early 60's...so its not as rare as thought to be.

Talk to Lionel (Piyasena Motors, baseline road, near Kanatta), or known VW mechanic- they'll at least point you in the right direction.

If your budget allows though, try get a new conversion kit from the US- you can actually specify drilled-slotted rotors if you're very serious about the restoration. Nothing beats a brand new set of rotors and pads. Manufacturers are practical and have spec'd them to the original ghia size so that pads and replacement parts are easy to come by.

A search on samba.com or just wildcard "beetle disc brakes" will return a range of vendors you can consider.

Do note that if you swap to discs, its best to convert the brake master cylinder to a dual channel (front, rear) for better stopping power.

Thanks Gunat,,,but where is exactly piyasena motors.is it the garage near the TRC in elvitigala mawatha ................can you tell me the place machang...