Volkswagen / Skoda Stub Axle Variants: Disc Brake Installation
We often receive requests for rear disc brakes (RDB) to replace drum brakes.
With Volkswagen Group models, the process is quite simple: the platform on which many models are built offers both drum and disc brake options.
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Therefore, installing RDB involves selecting parts from the disc version of your car or from a disc version of a car built on the same platform (original or replacement). The brake mechanisms are then installed on the brackets on the rear suspension beam. All steps are described and illustrated in detail in the repair and operation instructions.
In cases where these brackets or "ears" are missing from the beam, it becomes necessary to install MADLEXXCARS spacers between the beam and the trunnion. These spacers are essentially brackets (imitating the original fasteners) onto which the mechanisms are mounted, just like on a "eared" beam.
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But there's also a flip side to this question: "What should I do if the car already has disc brakes, but as a result of an accident or collision, the beam cannot be repaired?"
Of course, the simplest and most reliable way is to match the car's VIN number, order the necessary part, and install it.
This is the main problem...
The cost of a beam for some models can be three or even four times higher than for virtually identical models. For some, only original parts are available, while for others, there are a wide variety of alternatives at very affordable prices.
And it's unclear what the difference is between them: is it just the presence of brake brackets, or the different distances between the camshaft mounting holes, or both...
I tried to answer these questions in detail in this video.
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And never forget that the Volkswagen Group would never have competed for the number one spot in global sales if it weren't for the outstanding and knowledgeable people working there!