Best budget vw disk brake set up?
 

I'm currently in the process of building a "Germanlook" Ghia and it's come time to look into my brake options. I realized the hard way that I can't afford to use an early 944 porsche brake set. :( So, a vw based set up is what I'm thinking about now.

My question is; Who makes the best disk for vw based disk brakes? I heard that the redrilled stock disk are not as strong because they are drilled at weak points in the disk. Also, is it a good idea to go ahead and vented disk? If I can? Should I get press-in studs with the disk? I know of most of the companies out there, but I am needing some personal experiance with these companies/products. ie. cb perfomance, aircooled.net...

*They will need to be drilled to the Porsche pattern. (5x130) I'm asking about disk right now, but kit suggestions are welcome also. I tried looking though old theads in the forum, but I didn't find the answers I was needing. That's all I can think about right now. :rolleyes: Thank you.

i just bought the race strength CB Performance for my Ghia. supposedly doesn't add track width and uses the press-ins. you really want to go press-ins if at all possible. pricey kit, but CB always has some of the best quality out there. i figured stopping was important enough to spend the few extra bucks.

Have you put them on yet? It doesn't sound like you have, but I'd like to find out how well they go together. :)

You might want to check out these guys too
http://www.vdubcustoms.com/
They have a few different options for ya.
I plan on using the 944 discs on the 58' panel but they are a pretty easy bolt-on with those because they use the same bearings.
Mark

Bullyboy, Not a bad Idea, I hear they have some quality work. :D

I forgot to mention, I'm looking to spend less than $1000. On 4 wheel disk, if Possible! :rolleyes:

Thanks for the replies.

I have heard many good things about the CB set up.

I think with a cheap 944 single pot setup and the machine work you would come out at the same price or a little cheaper, probably cheaper, than most "good" kits....Just my 2 JR

I started to price the early 944 set up I have, but I hit a major bump when I found that the rear disk push the wheels out too much. So either I buy narrowed trailing arms, or differant wheels. and I can't afford either. :rolleyes: The third option is narrowing my own trailing arms myself, it's not the work that scares me, it's the fact that I don't want to build something that I'll be driving on. I don't trust my welding skills enough yet. I would use the early set I have but I can't for the above reasons. I would like to use the early 944 set cause they are bigger, vented disk, and I like the e-brake set up on the 944 set better.

Am I correct in thinking the early 944 has bigger disk?
Thank you

The 944 only got bigger and bigger brakes through the years.

My choice...
 

Thanks for the input guys. :D I've decided to go with the CB Race strength in the rear and CB disk in the front.

1 more question, for now, does anyone know if CB sells the front disk, drilled to porsche pattern w/press-in studs, out side of the kit? It would seem like a lot of extra money if you already have calipers and bearings. :rolleyes: If noone knows, I'll either call or email. Then post for future referance.

**I just got off the phone with CB performance, they do sell the disk outside of the kit. For Porsche pattern W/O press in studs they're $75 each, W/press-in studs, they're $95 each. But they're out of stock untill probably the end of march.**

mikey. i haven't put the kit on yet. haven't even gotten the shipment yet. should be anyday, but not sure when i will get to put them on. have to get teh bug or bus back on the road first in case something goes wrong.