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 Post subject: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 1:38 pm 
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Ive got a BJ front end and VW calipers along with a handbrake. Now I'm needing front rotors and need too know what year and model should I order from my local parts house.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 8:39 pm 
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My 68 Karmann Ghia has disc brakes. I always used to buy pad for a 71 ghia when I had vw calipers on my buggy. You just need to make sure you have spindles for a disc because drum spindles are different.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:51 pm 
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How do I tell the difference?


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 11:13 pm 
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I believe the diameter of the spindle is larger for the disc bearings. Not sure the exact size. If it is wrong the bearings for the rotor will fit loose on the spindle.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:43 am 
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i will get picture later. but i do have a set. They have a offsetted caliper mount.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:03 pm 
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I ended up getting rotors and bearing for a 74 super beetle and it worked great. Just fabed up a caliber bracket and welded it too the steering knuckle. Only problem I had was my adapter wouldnt clear the outside of the caliber but I dont think it will be a issue since I will run spacers anyways.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 11:39 pm 
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I wouldn't go crazy with the spacers on the front. Taking the wheel too far from the steering axis will make it wanna jerk the steering wheel out of your hands over bumps.

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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:05 pm 
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I have too run a 5/8 spacer on the front since I went too new 16" aluminum rims and 7x16 v treads. If I turn really sharp the lugs will hit the frame.


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 Post subject: Re: which front rotors
PostPosted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:19 pm 
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x2 on offsetting the wheels. I had offset aftermarket wheels on the front and couldn't keep the steering wheel in my hand when I ran over a big rock or hit a big rut. Plus I couldn't keep a steering box on. the only way to go is stock wheels with no spacing unless you beef up the rest of the steering system and have power steering.


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