[T3] Rear disc brakes

["Joe O'Brien" <joeobrien@millenicom.com>]

Just a quick note to thank everyone who responded to my original post
regarding rear disc brakes on a type III.

After doing some additional research, I believe I've found the best way to
proceed.

Fisher Buggies in Tampa sells caliper mounting brackets that facilitate the
mounting of type III front calipers to the IRS trailing arm.  The caliper
offset is intended for 914 rear rotors.  The type III hub will require some
light machining to receive the rotor, but otherwise it's a bolt-on
conversion.

I intend to have my rear hubs redrilled for Porsche 5-bolt at the same time.
I can simply use the 914-6 stock rear rotor which is already 5-bolt ready.

The brackets from Fisher Buggies are only $55 for the pair.  You will need
the calipers and 914 rear rotors to complete the installation.  I believe
they also sell the complete conversion as a kit, but you will have to call
them to find out.

I will let everyone know how the conversion goes and will try to take some
pictures as well.

Go Type III,

Joe

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