Tag Archive for 'Brakes'

Drum Brakes and Rear Wheel Bearings

Nice New Drum BrakeTime for the Drum brake technote. This is how to replace the linings, drums, bearings, parking brake cables, and even replace a stub axle. This one has an excessive amount of pictures (132, actually!), so read on for the whole thing.

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Replacing or Upgrading the Brake Master Cylinder

g60mcicon.gifATS Technote: How to upgrade, or replace your Master Cylinder.  This technote shows the install of a 22mm Master Cylinder. This upgrade is a must if you are installing larger brakes, such as the 10.1″ 16v setup on an older car.

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Adding Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Disc IconThe Scirocco 16v came with rear disc brakes - it was the only A1 that had them stock. Upgrading for looks? Better braking? Here’s how to do it.

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