parts interchange

len · Post by **len** » Wed Jul 04, 2001 2:13 pm

i recently saved a '73 fastback from the bone yard and i am willing to part it out.what i need to know is if i can use the front disc brakes on the type 3 and use them on a '67 type1 with ball joints...of course to rid of those drums.please let me know what ineed to do this..thankyou

vwnate1 · Post by **vwnate1** » Mon Jul 09, 2001 1:58 pm

I'm surprised no one has responded to this , I read several posts about it on the other pages . you're willing to loose the five lug wheels , right ? I don't know if that spindle will fit or not but the rotor is the same for typs I , III & IV . I'm pretty sure the entire rear brake will swap over to your '67 giving you much better rear drum brakes and a really solid holding parking brake to boot . I did some brake work on a '67 Baja recently that had the typ III rear brakes . FWIW , the typ III rear brake cylinder is the same as the Super Beetle front cylinder .

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-Nate
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len · Post by **len** » Mon Jul 09, 2001 8:54 pm

thanks for the info nate,im definately going to upgrade the rears on my buggy,thankyou

vwnate1 · Post by **vwnate1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 9:19 am

I'm surprised I cannot recall if those spindles wil fit but it's pretty simple thing to test fit them , let us know what you find .

jmillheiser · Post by **jmillheiser** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 10:13 pm

i thought the ball joint cars had the 4lugs

vwnate1 · Post by **vwnate1** » Fri Jul 13, 2001 9:05 am

Yes , they do - hence my comment about loosing the five lug wheels . it's always a toss - up , whether to look cool (5 lug) or stop well (4 lug) both work but disc brakes are a good thing if you really want to drive fast .

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-Nate
Filth & Greed Imports
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