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VW Bug rear brakes

Got to looking at the brakes today. Upon purchasing I knew I would be redoing the entire brake system. Since the majority of the electric vehicle weight is batteries it is usually a wise idea to upgrade the brakes as well. Since I am only planning on a 48 volt battery pack I am going to use the stock VW Beetle drum brakes. The battery pack should weigh about 280 lbs. If I end up changing to 72 volt or even using multiple 8 volts I will most defiantly be added front disc brakes to the front.

The brake hardware kit I purchased contained 2 different sized sets of retaining spring – neither of them fit. So, I cleaned up the old ones as best as possible. Also, need to get new star adjusting bolts, but for now they old ones will work. Adjusting them will just take a bit longer as I will have to pull the drum and adjust.

Here are the before and after shots. Riveting I know!