Stock width beam, dropped spindles, but wide 5 discs?

[beetletom]

Am running a stock width link pin beam, with dropped spindles
But would like to get some decent brakes on it! I've seen csp do a kit, that the caliper mount bolts onto drum spindles , but do they work, if fitted to dropped spindles?

I'm also running stock wide 5 steels, so clearance shouldn't be a problem?
Thanks

[Zach Gomulka]

I'd ask CSP.

[beetletom]

Yes true.
Thought I'd ask on here as a lot of parts have been tried and tested by people

[stait9]

Hi

I'm running CB performance front discs with dropped spindles, however, the disc kits add about 3/4 of an inch back on each side so ended up with a narrowed beam.  It's only 2 inches which means I can still run a sway bar that are readily available.

I believe one of the AirKewld kits doesn't add width so that could be an option - http://www.airkewld.com/Stage-3-1949-65-VW-Beetle-Complete-Disc-Brake-Kit-p/4020.htm

Hope that's of help

Cheers

Stuart

[Chip]

The Airkewld wide 5 pattern adds 3/8" to each side. Nice brakes though.

[pupjoint]

i had same issues, resorted to a 3" narrowed beam, i personally hated how they ride.

changed back to stock width beam, dropped spindles, disc brakes, fuchs

[andy198712]

i had same issues, resorted to a 3" narrowed beam, i personally hated how they ride.

changed back to stock width beam, dropped spindles, disc brakes, fuchs

skinny tyres or no?

[beetletom]

Thanks guys, airkewld kit is out of my budget, looks awesome though!

I'm getting the wheels banded on the inside, so I can run 175/55 continental's