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<x-charset iso-8859-1>> From: "Scott Alexander" <scottvicky@earthlink.net> > To: <type3@vwtype3.org> > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 11:36 AM > Subject: [T3] late 71 SB rotors > > > I.m new to this but I need info on the rotors. Do they cross over to > anything else. these have a two piston caliper. Any help or sources for > same in Nor.Cal. please let me know Some potential for misunderstandings here I fear:- 1) What are "late 71 rotors"? These may be the 10mm thick rotors as used on the 411 to July '71, rather than the 8mm thick ones used on Beetles and Type 3 to July(?) '71. There is some doubt as to exactly when the rotors and calipers changed; the parts book suggests Aug '71 for the first of the larger ones. 2) I believe USA Bugs didn't get disc brakes, though the larger engined ones in many other countries did. Ghias had disc brakes from some date - they are the same rotors as the Type 3 to July '71. 3) The later disc pad for Aug '71 on has a larger area and is quite a lot thicker too. Hence the caliper has a wider slot in both senses. The mounting holes are about 3" spacing rather than just over 2.6". 4) Beetle calipers have 40mm dia pistons; Type 3 have 42mm dia. If you can lock up the brakes on the front under all conditions, maybe they are as powerful as they can be! Some Beetles have single pin pads. There could well be other details I've missed out ... Sorry I can't help with suppliers in NoCal. Dave. UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ ------ ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/ </x-charset>