[T3] Brake Calipers 3

[Dave Hall]

If it's from a '71 you should be OK.  The size of the inner bearing changed
during 1968, so at worst you might need to change that bearing if the
spindles are older.  I can't think of any other problem doing this.  

Your new calipers will probably have the Beetle size pistons, which are a
bit smaller diameter, so you will have to push a bit harder to get the same
braking force, but they probably work better than the old ones anyway, so
it's very likely a net improvement!

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of J. Jonik
Sent: 12 May 2015 21:07
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Brake Calipers 3

Local mechanic thought that if I had the spindles with the correct caliper
mounting hole size and distance apart, I could keep and install my new
calipers by changing the spindles.
Turns out, I have a set of spindles, kept in nice plastic
bags...accidentally discovered just last week.  I have no idea what year car
they are from....maybe from the otherwise useless '71 axle beam?

I'll crawl under and compare these parts to what's on the car...but...as
ever...are there surprise differences between a '71 spindle and a '73?
(...besides the caliper mounting holes, that is.)
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