Re: Change to disc brakes in super - worth it?

Aug 03, 2003 1 Replies

On 22 Jun 2003 19:12:58 -0700, snipped-for-privacy@MSN.COM (MATT S.) wrote: got front discs on everything from my '59 sunroof to the '79 vert. would not put one one the street without them. type 3 rear drums are a real good compromise without using a proportioning valve for 914 rear discs. rick



Hi,
>
> I'm planning on changing my front drum brakes on my super to disc
>brakes using the conversion offered by a few vw suppliers. It does
>not seem to be that big of a job, but was wondering if anyone had any
>comments on having done this - or heard anything that is worth a heads
>up. I would expect to make a difference in braking.
>
>Thanks
>
>Matt S.

I have it on my car and I would definetly recommend it..

I went a little bit more drastic but not only doing discs but changing the bolt pattern to allow for larger 17 inch wheels have a look here..

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Jeremie

1972 SB
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