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  1. Items Wanted - AUTO
    Hey, As the title suggests I am looking for an entire rhd pedal assembly for an oval or early bug (if the parts are the same as the oval ones). It's the brake pedal and master cyljnder linkage I am really after. If you can recommend a source that would be great too and ill gove them a ring. Cheers
  2. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    On my master cylinder (single) there's like a rubber bung in the top with the brake pipe going through, but I don't see how you remove it to replace the brake pipe?
  3. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Just bought a new MC from Heritage for my late bay, the distance between the reservoir ports is larger than the old one. From 85mm to 100mm. Does anyone know where you can get a MC reservoir from that has 100mm distance between outlets?
  4. Items Wanted - AUTO
    Hi all, I'm after a cheap master cylinder for my 1200 beetle- so if you have one lying around i'd be glad to take it away (Preferably near to Birmingham but happy to pay for shipping) Must fit a dual system - 1974 1200 Beetle Cheers all:elvis:
  5. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi having a spot of bother with my 59 beetle - recently replaced the master cylinder still single circuit as the old was was screwed - but now having problems with the front brakes binding. Car is running cb wide 5 disks front and standard rear drums. checked push rod play and car has mainly...
  6. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    as it says, before i splash out on a new dual circuit MC i though id see if i could use this? going into my 59 T1 as i've got discs on order for the front end. IMG_1609 IMG_1608
  7. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Taking you from this To this My cylinders were honed and the pistons cleaned and oiled. Bodies were stripped and painted in Smoothrite and the bleed and feed cleared out before starting the assembly. (thanks Dad!) Learn here from me, its easier to assemble the pots and carriers together...
  8. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi Everyone, I need some advice. I have been checking around the bug ready for an MOT and found that I have zero pressure going to the back brakes. The front brakes are working fine, but the back brakes have nothing. I've been told I need a new master cylinder, which I have now removed ready...
  9. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    hey people, long time no speak! best get straight back in with the questions... Just brought a new toy... a '65 beetle! :) she is equipped with a wilwood front disc brake conversion. She also has a dual circuit master cylinder. Firstly, is this standard, or would this have been fitted when the...
  10. Items For Sale - AUTO
    EMPI 8Spokes,De-Handled Door and other parts for sale I have a collection of parts for sale, i am located in the Wolverhampton area, so can arange collection or drop off to local area -Set of 4 EMPI 8 Spoke alloys for a 4x130 Stud pattern, they are in good condition, in matt silver, no tires...
  11. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I need to replace the lengths of low pressure brake pipe connecting the solid lines from the fluid reservoir to the dual circuit master cylinder as one has perished an is leaking. I assume all I need to do is remove the offending pipe from the master cylinder, drain the fluid into a container...
  12. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Guru's please help. I have refitted my entire brake system for a '67 beetle. including: New master cylinder New slave cylinders new lines and hoses shoes drums and all that other stuff. Today i bled the brake system and adjusted brake alignment but noticed that the brake pedal still seemed...
  13. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Ive bled my brakes via the recomended method starting furthest away ,but still get a few air bubbles.the pedal feels really bad.cant see where I could be drawing air in.Are there any checks to see if the master cylinder is ok?:confused:
  14. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi I have just fitted a set of rear discs to my 1972 gp beach buggy. They work great until they get hot, then they start to seize on. The more they seize the hotter they get, they worse they get. I have reasonable pedal travel when cold but no travel when they get hot. The hand brake is not...
  15. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    hi all got a 72 beetle (balljoint) doing a drum - disc conversion, fitted brand new calipers, new pads, new braided hoses all round, bled all 4 corners at least 3 times so all air is out, and now i have a very hard pedal (is that because the brakes need bedding in:confused:) and the brake lights...
  16. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Im looking to convert from single to dual circuit brakes on my 64 bus. After ive converted, I want to stick with drums all round for a while while i save up front discs up front. I know ill need the CSP master cylinder conversion kit from creative or similar, but does anyone know if the...
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