Kerscher 944 brake conversion parts

[eldavid]

The aluminum spacers are an adapter to fit the Beetle's cable sleeve to the 944's backing plate, they also take up the slack in the cable.

I don't quite understand how the Kerscher spacers are to be installed. Are they supposed to replace the stock 944 "spacers" or attach to them somehow? It seems to me that I have to remove the 944 "spacer" and pop in the Kerscher spacer. If I have to pop in the Kerscher spacer, how do I ensure that it stays on? See pics for reference.

-emerson

That's right, you pry out the 944 spacer and press in the Kerscher spacer. It's a close tolerance fit, it'll stay in there.

[super vw]

Hmm. yes this is right. i did things a little differently, and didnt cost me anything really.
I used some scrap 1/8 flat stock and cut out a new accuating arm (the thing the cable attaches) that accepts the beetles cable, and for the spacer/cable housing holder i just modifiyed my original steel 944 unit. i shortened the spacer about 17mm (but i should have only took 10-12mm as now cable adjusters maxed out almost... old cable BTW) and then took a ballpeen hammer and make a "cup" so the beetle cable housing would go in, then pounded the cup to tightly fit around the cable (to take slack out and to seal it). All in all i only spent money on the 1/8 stock that i had from another project and my time. I like to do as much as i can by myself and not spend money on stuff i dont need to. the system works fine it seams (cars not running so i have no road tests, but the wheels dont turn when i take a cheater bar to the brakes)
If i had the tools i would have made the spacer myself on a lathe, but i didnt and dont need to now, the aluminum Kerscher spacer is nicer for sure. and for many its easier.

Just thought i would share.

Later,
Jonathan