Re: Wheels, hubs, and brakes

[tehp@qualmedoregon.com]

Thanks for the machine shop idea, that sounds pretty smart and
affordable.  I don't think you'd be able to use any of the
original holes, though, because then you'd be shifting the
center of the bolt circle and would end up with a lop-sided
axis of rotation.  Just drilling new holes evenly spaced in
between the original ones should do the trick...

Sorry for my ignorance of the setup of FWD 4000s.  What about
the idea of Coupe or 85-87 Quattros?  Do those have a 4x108
bolt pattern as well?

Also, I wrote to BLAUfergnugen and asked if they had
cross-drilled rotors for my 4ksq that were 4x100... still
waiting for the response.  It would be nice to upgrade to
those at the same time as changing the bolt pattern.

> You think you can install drums designed for a stub axle over a rear drive
> halfshaft on a quattro?  Not going to happen.  Turn a quattro into a front
> driver??
> You can't use VW 4x100 hubs all around because the splined shaft diameters
> are bigger in the rear of a 4kq...
> 
> Get another set of 4kq hubs, take them to a machine shop, ask them to drill
> and tap four more holes making a 4x100 pattern.  You may be able to use one
> of the existing holes...
> 
> -Stott
> 
> > I have an 84 4ksq with the stock 4x108-lug rotors.  I want to
> > change to a 4x100 setup for the greater selection of wheels
> > and I want to know how to do it.  Can I use the ones from a
> > non-quattro, including the rear drum brakes, and if so, would
> > the emergency brake be a pain to hook up?  Is it simpler to
> > get Volkswagen rotors/brakes transplanted?  Would later 4000
> > rotors fit?  Sorry if this is a FAQ, but I couldn't find much
> > in the archives.