electronictofu
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Location: Northern California
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 Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 11:05 am Post subject: Rotor compatibility 4/5 Lug |
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Hey all,
Im working on some part sourcing this week for my 70' Squareback. My understanding is the front disc brakes are the exact same as type 1 bugs? I ask because I am converting to wide 5 and I need new rotors anyways so I am hoping its a simple swap, just order 5 lug "bug" or type 3 rotors and calipers?
Thanks,
Phil |
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 22480
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 11:24 am Post subject: Re: Rotor compatibility 4/5 Lug |
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| electronictofu wrote: |
Hey all,
Im working on some part sourcing this week for my 70' Squareback. My understanding is the front disc brakes are the exact same as type 1 bugs? I ask because I am converting to wide 5 and I need new rotors anyways so I am hoping its a simple swap, just order 5 lug "bug" or type 3 rotors and calipers?
Thanks,
Phil |
Contact ISP West and see if they offer a conversion rotor. Keep in mind that 4 lug rotors for a type 3 changed in early 72 (got larger) and were the same as a Ghia used from 67 on. The calipers however are smaller on a Ghia (piston size is 40mm vs 42mm for a t-3) which is about 10% of the braking force.
When dealing with brakes, nothing is a "simple swap". Since you have a 70, most of the brake parts are easier to find, versus the 72-73 models.
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