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Re: [T3] More questions on brakes


I have run into problems with FLAPS locating the T3 in their books as well.
I found that many of their listings turn out to be VW 1500 and VW 1600.


> Take the loose rotors to your FLAPS or local automotive machine shop
> and have them checked.  They should  the deepest groove.  If they don't
> insist that they do.  If the don't have a micrometer go somewhere else.
If
> there is enough left they will turn them.  They should have a book on hand
> with the minimum thickness values. The don't have to know anything about a
> type three other than it is a VW.  Keep in mind that many of the non-VW
> sources refer to all type three's at fastbacks in their books and
software.
> If they are too thin then you must replace them.
>
>
> Thank You,
>
> Jason Renville

> >
> > Hey, with those front disc brakes, how grooved is grooved. Mine are on
> > the bumpy side. Whats the best thing to do with these, get em
> > re-machined or just get new ones? Bear in mind folk, here in NYC there
> > aint nobody knows nothing about VW T3s, although theres a handful of
> > beetle guys.
> >
> > Mike
> > 72 Sqbk, Bklyn

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