Simple brake upgrade

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Hi,

The current setup is stock Beetle front discs and late model drums in the rear.

I want to make a small upgrade, but don`t think I need any large Porsche brakes.

I have laying around a new set of Talbot front calipers - larger pistons

Also - in the rear I`m either going to use Type 3 late model drums - larger brake bands and drums, or perhaps 914 disc brakes? Any other options?

Is the 914 front brakes similar to the Beetle setup?

ps: do anyone know what parts CSP are using for their rear-brake setup?

The car is a 1970 1200, swing-axle.

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Ok, so I found out this.

Many uses the 914 discs, and machining down an old drum from the Beetle to work as a hub for it.

The calipers are usually Golf, Passat etc, and some custom bracket made up.

So the conclusion probably is that 914 is more difficult than 924; but how does these parts fit on a swing-axle? Same brake ratio?

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Found this articel while reading; given that the brakes on the 914 and Beetle are the same, then the same modification should be possible. Anyone got/can get specs for the BMW caliper vs the Talbot one?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_BMW_calipers/914_BMW_calipers.htm

[Steve C]

Hi

I think the 914 front brakes use a wider calliper bolt spacing than the Beetle, In pretty sure its the same as a late Type 3.

Steve

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Hi

I think the 914 front brakes use a wider calliper bolt spacing than the Beetle, In pretty sure its the same as a late Type 3.

Steve

I found this for the 914 calipers and late type 3: Lochabstand 76mm
Guess you were right :)