Front Disk Brake Caliper Mounts

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:10 pm

I have a pair of the old Vince S TU Front disc brake caliper mounts on both of Things. I am seriously considering removing one to use as a prototype to machine these and make them available if there is enough interest. How many folks out there would like a pair of these caliper mounts? I will make a first prototype and put it on one of my things to ensure that we have it dialed in. Then I will do a productin run of 5 or so pairs. I am also in contact with the folks that made the original mounts so I will have the info that they gathered to assist in the new production process.

caspar · Post by **caspar** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:43 am

i am interested in two pairs

what other hardware would i need??

caspar

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:11 am

There are a number of ways to install front disc brakes on a ball joint Thing front end . The low cost method that includes easy low cost replacement parts is to use a caliper adapter mount, ghia front rotors and calipers. This creates the need for a different wheel bolt pattern. The easy choices that would not require wheel adapters, include late model VW 4 x 130 wheels or Porsche 5 x 130 wheels. A number of folks sell "blank" ghia style rotors that would allow drilling all kinds of bolt patterns such as American cars or other patterns. One thing to keep in mind is that the rear wheels should be converted to the same pattern as the front wheels. I have put up an extensive article on this subject on the Thing VeeWiki web page.

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:02 am

Front caliper mounts will soon be available. Let me know if anyone is interested in a pair so I have a better idea of how many to have made as the frist production run. K-mann

caspar · Post by **caspar** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:18 am

i am interested in two (2) sets
do you have an idea how much they will cost??

caspar

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:58 am

I have Thing front disc brake caliper adapter mounts now available for $120 including shipping....

caspar · Post by **caspar** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:12 pm

cool, i might need 1 more for a freind, i will let u know as soon as i find out.

what else would i need, with knowledege could suggest a set up.

thanks

caspar

whats the time table?

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:27 am

The caliper mounts are now completed and are heading my way. Pmail me with any orders or questions. Thanks, K-mann