Fwd: Re: Fwd: Solid to vented brakes?

["Mark Peele" <scirocco_s@hotmail.com>]

>> This is a simple swap for the 9.4" discs (Kelsey-hayes) - swap out 
the
>>
>> discs and new pads (pads for vented discs are thinner).
>>
>> I have done this to every WC VW I own (or owned).
>
>This may work if you have the solid KH disks to start with; but
>if you have the solid ATe disks you need to change out the calipers,
>the caliper bracket, and the hoses.  Also, you will need to do a little
>bending on the splash plate.
>
>This is not too difficult if you find a donor car in the junk yard
>with all the parts in place.  I think I only paid about $30 per wheel
>to get the calipers/brackets.  Hoses and disks I bought new.
>
>regards,
>
>Mark

Yeah, of course - I assumed that since he was driving a 1987 Scirocco, 
that it had KH calipers.

In the U.S., pre 1980 cars had crappo ATE or Girling calipers/discs.

Mark Peele
1978 Scirocco (now with KH calipers and ATE power discs)
1981 Scirocco S
1982 Scirocco
1987 Golf GT
http://home.t-online.de/home/Scirocco2/mark.htm


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