Volkswagen Beetle Suspension Brakes & Chassis How To Modify for High Performance

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How To Modify Volkswagen Beetle Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
By James Hale

Features

- Applies to ALL air-cooled-type Volkswagen Beetles, but does not cover MacPherson strut-type front suspension found on 1302 and 1303 models.
- The first reference book devoted solely to Beetle chassis, suspension and braking systems.
- Suitable for the home enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.
- Based on the successful "How-To" technical features developed by the author for Volksworld magazine.
- Includes detailed coverage of the process for shortening the Beetle floorpan for kit-cars and dune buggies.
- All the information is based on practical experience of specialist VW mechanics.

Description

How to get the best handling and braking from your Volkswagen Beetle. Covers front and rear suspension, chassis integrity, suspension geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shock absorbers, testing and adjustment.
Synopsis

How to get the best handling and braking from your Volkswagen Beetle. Covers front and rear suspension, chassis integrity, suspension geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shock absorbers, testing and adjustment.

Table of Contents

Introduction & acknowledgements 7

Introduction 7

Acknowledgements 10

Workshop procedures, safety, and

tools 11

Workshop procedures and safety 11

Tools 12


Chapter 1 Chassis, suspension &

brake design 14

The chassis 14

Steering gear 17

Brakes 17

Suspension 18

Front suspension 18

Rear suspension 19

Later versions 21


Chapter 2 Front suspension &

brakes 23

King and linkpin front suspension 23

Disc brake conversions for king and

linkpin suspension 24

King and linkpin suspension and

brake maintenance 26

Lowering or raising king and linkpin

front suspension 28

The steering gearbox 31

Torsion-bars 31

Track-rods 33

Custom and Speed Parts disc brake

system 35

Porsche 356 brake parts 36

Renewing brake shoes, wheel

cylinders and bearings 38

Ball-joint front suspension 39

Ball-joint maintenance 40

Dismantling ball-joint suspension and

overhauling brakes 41

Front shock absorbers 42

Fitting disc brakes 43

Renovating calipers 46

Aftermarket calipers 47

Calipers from other vehicles 47

Porsche components 48

Using five-bolt drums 50

Raising or lowering ball-joint

front suspension 51

 

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Chapter 3 Rear suspension &

brakes 55

Swing-axle suspension 55

Improving handling with swing-axle

suspension 56

Adjustable spring-plates 60

Urethane bushes 61

Solid mounts 63

Rear brakes 64

Replacing brake shoes 67

Fitting rear disc brakes 68

Oil seals 69

Fitting calipers and discs 70

Axle gaiters 71

Transmission oil 72

Independent Rear Suspension 72

Replacing CV joints 74

Standard units 74

Uprated units 75

Fitting Porsche stub-axles to Beetle

A-arms 75

Fitting Porsche 944 rear disc brakes 76

Removing the Porsche rear suspension

and brakes 77

The handbrake 79

Porsche brakes 79

Anti-roll (anti-sway) bars 80

Tyre clearance 81

Obtaining parts 81

Chapter 4 The chassis 83

Removing the VW Beetle

bodyshell 84

1302/03 Beetles 85

Shortening the floorpan 86

Cutting the chassis 90

Welding the chassis 92

Modifying the shortened chassis 92

Cables 93

Swing-axle to IRS conversion 94

Frame-Head Swap 96

Beetle cables and pedal

assemblies 97

Accelerator cables 97

Handbrake cables 97

Heater cables 97

Clutch cable and pedal assembly 98

Hydraulic clutches 99

Gearshifters and locking shifters 100

The 'Quickshift' kit 100

 

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Gearshift locks 101

Conclusion 102


Appendix 1 Suppliers 104

UK & EU Suppliers 104

US Suppliers 105


Appendix 2 Chassis numbers &

transmission codes 107

VW Beetle Chassis Numbers

1940 - 1968 108

VW Beetle Chassis Numbers

1969 - 1986 109

Transmission codes 110


Glossary of terms 111


Index 126

  • Condition: Neuf
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Veloce
  • Manufacturer: Veloce
  • Literature Type: Manual
  • Publisher's Number (SKU): V299P
  • Format: Paperback
  • Media Type: Paperback
  • Print: Black and White

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