Best budget vw disk brake set up?

Mikey · #1 February 12th 2005, 04:23

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.

Thank you.

zen · #2 February 12th 2005, 13:31

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.

Mikey · #3 February 12th 2005, 19:18

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Originally Posted by zen

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.

Bullyboy · #4 February 12th 2005, 21:20

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

Mikey · #5 February 12th 2005, 21:33

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

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

Thanks for the replies.

**NO_H2O** · #6 February 13th 2005, 01:00

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

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