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Re: [T3] [Fwd: Disk brakes on T-III]


On 24 Jan 2002, at 3:07, Per Lindgren wrote:

> I got this in my inbox. I dont have a straigth answer, but maybe you do?
> Be sure to include his addy in the reply, as I'm not sure if he's a
> lister.

> From: Kevin Lee Hayes <kevinlh@cnr.colostate.edu>

> Did you guys settle on a 'best' set-up for the Type III rear
> brakes.  I have a heavy engine conversion, and could use
> much better braking in the back.

I think there was a larger size of type 3 rear brake cylinder used in some 
early type 3 squarebacks: 23.7mm rather than the more usual 22.2mm used 
in late type 3s. These should be somewhat easy to find and my guess is 
that they would drop right in.

Don't be misled by what appears to be just a small change. This is a 14% 
change, so it may be too much.

It will also require more fluid to actuate, so the pedal stroke will be longer 
and feel softer.

I've never done this so I don't know if it will actually work.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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