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Re: [T3] Brake Shoe Compatibility


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From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org

> Late beetle fronts and type 3 rears are both 248.1mm dia x 45mm wide. The
> 9-27/64" width is the closest to being correct.
>
> Thus it seems likely that if you can find a set of front shoes for a late
beetle
> that have the parking brake slots in them they probably started out their
life
> on a type 3 rear. That's good to know.
>

My VW parts dealer told me yesterday that replacement front shoes for late
beetles now  always come with the parking brake slot, and are the same ones
used
for rear type 3's too.  Note that I couldn't see the part itself, and in
this business unless you can check by yourself , ...

Oversized shoes are not available for years. If your got your drums
rectified, they just put standard shoes and claim it's ok !!
But of course they'd rather sell your new drums.

Bernard Seront
serontb@free.fr




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