356 Disc Brakes
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356 Disc Brakes
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I am upgrading my 356 a little. We've fitted twin downdraughts that's given her nice attitude on acceleration and a deep husky voice!
Still running drums all round that are fine most of the time but sometimes give a nasty unexpected bite on the front. I am thinking about converting to disc brakes but first quotes were a bit intimidating. What should I expect to be spending on discs and where can I look?
I am upgrading my 356 a little. We've fitted twin downdraughts that's given her nice attitude on acceleration and a deep husky voice!
Still running drums all round that are fine most of the time but sometimes give a nasty unexpected bite on the front. I am thinking about converting to disc brakes but first quotes were a bit intimidating. What should I expect to be spending on discs and where can I look?
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
Cheapest option will be the Mk1 Golf Disk brake conversion kit - I got it on the buggy and I am very happy with it. You might need adapters to get it back to your original PCD though. Speak to Calooker here on ACVWSA for prices.
(Not my pics, but you get the idea?)
(Not my pics, but you get the idea?)
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
Not sure of the current prices, but they will still be cheaper than having an accident that could have been avoided.Mustang Sally wrote: Still running drums all round that are fine most of the time but sometimes give a nasty unexpected bite on the front. I am thinking about converting to disc brakes but first quotes were a bit intimidating.
I think about R3K for the kit is about what you can expect to pay, excl install, front only
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
I'm planning the same on my speedster. Using a mix of second hand parts and new stuff from a mk1......Price is just over R1800 for the lot. I don't want to use adapters.
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
I have the original VW 5 hole rims and they look great with the Porsche hubcaps. Not keen on changing wheels. Volkspares quoted me R3800.00 for complete front kit but then need to go with Golf rims. Kit for my rims seems like its going to be around R6500.00. Any other suggestions?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
Go with 1st option, but get adaptors to change from Golf wheel back to your wheels.Mustang Sally wrote:I have the original VW 5 hole rims and they look great with the Porsche hubcaps. Not keen on changing wheels. Volkspares quoted me R3800.00 for complete front kit but then need to go with Golf rims. Kit for my rims seems like its going to be around R6500.00. Any other suggestions?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
So you keep your wheels you like.
just get the thicker addaptor, ask on the forum, as some of the guys can supply them, the thin ones rip the threads.
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
I can supply the same kit R3400Mustang Sally wrote:I have the original VW 5 hole rims and they look great with the Porsche hubcaps. Not keen on changing wheels. Volkspares quoted me R3800.00 for complete front kit but then need to go with Golf rims. Kit for my rims seems like its going to be around R6500.00. Any other suggestions?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
If this means keeping my old wheels and includes everything, including adapators, then I am officially a fan! Pleas advise how I go about getting hold of the goodies.
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
R3400 is for what you see in the pics, all new parts.calooker wrote:I can supply the same kit R3400Mustang Sally wrote:I have the original VW 5 hole rims and they look great with the Porsche hubcaps. Not keen on changing wheels. Volkspares quoted me R3800.00 for complete front kit but then need to go with Golf rims. Kit for my rims seems like its going to be around R6500.00. Any other suggestions?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
Includes new bearings & seals
If you need adapters to retain your stock 5x205 wheel add R1200
Import kit with MC for 5x205 wheel R7740
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
I am definitely interested and I would need the adapters for the stock wheels. How do I go about ordering?calooker wrote:R3400 is for what you see in the pics, all new parts.calooker wrote:I can supply the same kit R3400Mustang Sally wrote:I have the original VW 5 hole rims and they look great with the Porsche hubcaps. Not keen on changing wheels. Volkspares quoted me R3800.00 for complete front kit but then need to go with Golf rims. Kit for my rims seems like its going to be around R6500.00. Any other suggestions?
Oh and any plans about fitting a spare wheel?
Includes new bearings & seals
If you need adapters to retain your stock 5x205 wheel add R1200
Import kit with MC for 5x205 wheel R7740
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
The kit from Calooker is a winner!
Unfortunately - as these things are wont to do - once the pretty new discs and calipers were on, the slightly worn kingpins and tie rods ends just looked and felt plain nasty.
So now we are doing those as well.
Can't wait to feel her on the road!
Unfortunately - as these things are wont to do - once the pretty new discs and calipers were on, the slightly worn kingpins and tie rods ends just looked and felt plain nasty.
So now we are doing those as well.
Can't wait to feel her on the road!
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
So MS, where is the "PITCHERS" so that the rest of us can see how to go about it, how long did it take you to install???Mustang Sally wrote:The kit from Calooker is a winner!
Unfortunately - as these things are wont to do - once the pretty new discs and calipers were on, the slightly worn kingpins and tie rods ends just looked and felt plain nasty.
So now we are doing those as well.
Can't wait to feel her on the road!
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
Installation of the discs was only a couple of hours. Small snafu with bearings that was easily fixed - original 356 had stepped stubaxle. We have the VW tapered ones. Getting the old tie rod ends off, however, is a bit more of a female dog! Once done will load some pics to stimulate drool glands.
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
Pine wrote:Cheapest option will be the Mk1 Golf Disk brake conversion kit - I got it on the buggy and I am very happy with it. You might need adapters to get it back to your original PCD though. Speak to Calooker here on ACVWSA for prices.
calooker wrote:I can supply the same kit R3400
I wanna my comissian!Mustang Sally wrote:The kit from Calooker is a winner!
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Re: 356 Disc Brakes
That pic wont earn you anything Pine you used the "i want a tender" picPine wrote:Pine wrote:Cheapest option will be the Mk1 Golf Disk brake conversion kit - I got it on the buggy and I am very happy with it. You might need adapters to get it back to your original PCD though. Speak to Calooker here on ACVWSA for prices.calooker wrote:I can supply the same kit R3400I wanna my comissian!Mustang Sally wrote:The kit from Calooker is a winner!
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