If you found this video helpfull and it saved you spending a lot of money at a main dealer or garage then I would be really grateful if you could drop me a wee donation using the super thanks button and help me make more of these videos. Thank you all, Dave.
This video answered something I always wondered about. The right hand drive bugs still get their speedometer off of the left front wheel and not the right despite the right wheel being closer to the speedometer. I guess the cable would be longer then.
I Usually use a bearing packer...it squeezes the grease through the little cylinder bearings...or at least massage it around in your hand and try to get it through them from the outside to the inside
VERY WELL DONE AND GREAT VIDEO! The only thing wrong with the video is that it made me feel so stupid when it took me HOURS to do the same thing! LOL.. But, my VW beetle was sitting for over twenty years and neglected before that, so the brakes were in terrible condition and everything frozen up, one front wheel completely locked up. Everything will be good after this, new master cylinder, wheel cylinders shoes and springs and hoses. Thanks for the video. Watching it, I caught myself at some mistakes and maybe saved me some big trouble and maybe some nasty surprises later on.
Im really glad you found the video usefull and to read that you gave the job a go yourself is great. Taking hours to do it right and learn from the process is far better than throwing parts together in the wrong way. Im not a trained mechanic, I just learned how to do all these jobs by giving it a go and I really like for people to do the same. I try not to load the videos with so much information that the job looks intimidation, that why they are just short films of me working. T
I just read a comment that someone said there was not enough grease put on the bearings. Actually, I have heard that not that much grease is needed.. just a little, enough to coat everything well, but most people tend to put too much grease in and it is not necessary. Do you have any comment on that?
You are right, too much grease can be just as bad as too little as the rollers in the bearings can get clogged by the grease and stop spinning. They then slide surface to surface and wear out quicker. I have covered 3-400 miles since doing this job with no ill effects but try telling that to the "experts" who comment on youtube videos.
Thanks very much. Yes, the brake bleeder has a one way valve on the end. There are more advanced ways of one man brake bleeding but this way is cheap and simple. Just got to make sure its on the nipple properly as it can come off under pressure.
@@AstonishingGlasgow I found that out tonight. It blew my mind. I am glad and took my time as someone had put silicone gasket maker all over it. I'm glad I was patient and after scraping off to find a clip to remove the dust cap. Who would ever know? Just trying to get my friends 1968 bug back on the road that her dad who passed away to bring some joy to her soul of good memories. 👍🏁
First time working on a VW. My father said our ‘67 is a rwd, and our brakes locked up, but your working on the front. Is he just wrong or do we maybe have a different year and just don’t know it?
Brakes are fitted to all 4 wheels and should be replaced in pairs (both fronts or both rear). In this video I replace the front which you will have as well. If you have a '67 1500 or a modified car you will have disc brakes instead of drums.
UK had different 67 headlights than US? Or did you change the front fenders. We had sealed beams. and cant you put disc brakes on there pretty reasonable? Seems like it might be worth the trouble. I do it on all my drivers just so I dont have to adjust them and they stop so much better.I did all my spittys. but still have drums on my bugs because everything was still in spec. and I didnt want to lower them
Yes, Europe had these headlamps that form the beam pattern with the outer glass rather than a sealed beam. With 5 bolt wheels the disc conversion is more complicated as the bolt pattern of the wheel fowls on the caliper. On a 4 bolt car all you need is spindles, discs and calipers from a disc Beetle but on a 5 bolt you need custom spindles and calipers to get round the clearance issues.
If you found this video helpfull and it saved you spending a lot of money at a main dealer or garage then I would be really grateful if you could drop me a wee donation using the super thanks button and help me make more of these videos. Thank you all, Dave.
This video answered something I always wondered about. The right hand drive bugs still get their speedometer off of the left front wheel and not the right despite the right wheel being closer to the speedometer. I guess the cable would be longer then.
Great information and great speed; Thanks
little light on the bearing grease, it's called "packing" the bearings, grease is cheap... good job!
Might not have come across on the video but there was enough grease on the bearings.
I Usually use a bearing packer...it squeezes the grease through the little cylinder bearings...or at least massage it around in your hand and try to get it through them from the outside to the inside
VERY WELL DONE AND GREAT VIDEO! The only thing wrong with the video is that it made me feel so stupid when it took me HOURS to do the same thing! LOL.. But, my VW beetle was sitting for over twenty years and neglected before that, so the brakes were in terrible condition and everything frozen up, one front wheel completely locked up. Everything will be good after this, new master cylinder, wheel cylinders shoes and springs and hoses. Thanks for the video. Watching it, I caught myself at some mistakes and maybe saved me some big trouble and maybe some nasty surprises later on.
Im really glad you found the video usefull and to read that you gave the job a go yourself is great. Taking hours to do it right and learn from the process is far better than throwing parts together in the wrong way. Im not a trained mechanic, I just learned how to do all these jobs by giving it a go and I really like for people to do the same. I try not to load the videos with so much information that the job looks intimidation, that why they are just short films of me working. T
Superb video, really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make it
Once again i find myself happy and amused how that went. I wish i had a beetle with the steering wheel on the passenger side.
Think you will find my steering wheel is on the right side!!! :-D Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Nice bro.. I hav a 56 & 66 bug myself and always keep them up to date... u made a good video keep it up😎😄
Excellent video. Thank you.
That was a cool video, nicely done!
extremely well explained..thank you sir..
Hey... You forgot to clean the backing plate!
Nice edit...👏👏
I just read a comment that someone said there was not enough grease put on the bearings. Actually, I have heard that not that much grease is needed.. just a little, enough to coat everything well, but most people tend to put too much grease in and it is not necessary. Do you have any comment on that?
You are right, too much grease can be just as bad as too little as the rollers in the bearings can get clogged by the grease and stop spinning. They then slide surface to surface and wear out quicker. I have covered 3-400 miles since doing this job with no ill effects but try telling that to the "experts" who comment on youtube videos.
Great video BT... I subscribed! That is an interesting brake bleeder, the tip does not let air back into the line, so its a one person job?
Thanks very much. Yes, the brake bleeder has a one way valve on the end. There are more advanced ways of one man brake bleeding but this way is cheap and simple. Just got to make sure its on the nipple properly as it can come off under pressure.
What is that nub coming out of the center of the spindle? Thanks 👍
The speedometer drive comes through the spindle on the front left.
@@AstonishingGlasgow I found that out tonight. It blew my mind. I am glad and took my time as someone had put silicone gasket maker all over it. I'm glad I was patient and after scraping off to find a clip to remove the dust cap. Who would ever know? Just trying to get my friends 1968 bug back on the road that her dad who passed away to bring some joy to her soul of good memories. 👍🏁
Thank you for helping as I am a new Subscriber. Keep up the great content. 👍🏁
Glad it helped and good luck with the bug.
Muito bom parabéns os fusca da i e bem diferente dos fusca do brazil
Obrigado
First time working on a VW. My father said our ‘67 is a rwd, and our brakes locked up, but your working on the front. Is he just wrong or do we maybe have a different year and just don’t know it?
Brakes are fitted to all 4 wheels and should be replaced in pairs (both fronts or both rear). In this video I replace the front which you will have as well. If you have a '67 1500 or a modified car you will have disc brakes instead of drums.
Okay thanks I appreciate it!
3:59 I have a 63 beetle and PLEASE tell me how you put that spring back on, the springs I have are too long and won't go back on the break
Check that the springs and the pins are the same length as the old ones as early and late Beetles had different widths of brake shoe.
@@AstonishingGlasgow thank you! I'll keep you updated on how the breaks go
UK had different 67 headlights than US? Or did you change the front fenders. We had sealed beams. and cant you put disc brakes on there pretty reasonable? Seems like it might be worth the trouble. I do it on all my drivers just so I dont have to adjust them and they stop so much better.I did all my spittys. but still have drums on my bugs because everything was still in spec. and I didnt want to lower them
Yes, Europe had these headlamps that form the beam pattern with the outer glass rather than a sealed beam. With 5 bolt wheels the disc conversion is more complicated as the bolt pattern of the wheel fowls on the caliper. On a 4 bolt car all you need is spindles, discs and calipers from a disc Beetle but on a 5 bolt you need custom spindles and calipers to get round the clearance issues.