Front brakes on the 1965 vw bug

[@smiller871]

Whenever I utilize KZbin to do a project that I don't know what I'm doing. If I can find more than one video I watch a few to get an idea of which presenter knows what they're doing and if they have a different way, or a few better ideas. Your video on the front brakes and wheel bearings is the best one I saw. Even just a few of your extra little tips, ie: a little grease on the bearing seal to prevent squeaking. About how to tighten the nut and then back it off and then check for a little play in the washer. Your video isVery thoughtful, and informative thank you

[@davidwhocares3293]

that washer tip is great ! thanx !!

[@christophercole3055]

There are very few videos available for setting Beetle front wheel bearings, so thanks greatly for filling that gap. My particular angst about this job is in getting the bearings tightened properly (loose versus too tight) and I think you covered that and explained it well. The manual says when tight you should be able to move the washer "laterally" and I didn't understand which direction until you explained it. I feel more confident attempting this now after your great explanation. Also didn't know the flat side of there washer needed to face in towards the bearing (or that there WAS a flat side). I had to chuckle WITH you on the grabbing the wrong wrench. I grab wrong tools frequently while working on the car and we can ALL relate to that! The only thing I might add is to apply a dab of silicone sealant over the circlip to prevent moisture to enter the bearings space (which may be why there was wetness in there to begin with). Thanks for taking the time to provide this valuable information! Well done!

[@tylerjewell9244]

Owners manual says 7ft pounds

[@stevejohns6440]

Thanks for a very easy to follow procedural video. I’ve just done my Beetle’s front brakes after watching your video. All went smoothly. Greetings from Australia.

[@Joe8ball1]

Great video 👍

[@iaagg]

Thanks for this. Even thought I have done VW brake jobs it is good to see someone do it who REALLY knows what he is doing.

[@raymondjludka7001]

That brought back a lot of memories from, when I use to wrench at Volkswagen of Racine! Good job Darren .... 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼💯

[@vwdarrin]

it is hard to believe how basic car's used to be and where we are now

[@brendandrury2177]

Great show. Wish I had this in 1975 when I tried to do my brakes and failed miserably in high school.

[@malkucken]

Wow...you filmed it all in one take. I could never get away with that, but you have all the right moves. I can tell you've done this a few times before! Excellent video!

[@norcojoet5338]

Great video!

[@gabe5946]

Made it look so easy buddy! Thanks Darrin👍

[@RustyGlovebox]

Great brake job on the early Vdub Darrin.

[@bryan2127]

glad to see more vids. I like how you always tell about other options, etc. beyond what you are working on. thanks Darren:)

[@ivorwm2291]

Thank you for sharing. Carburetors are still magic to me LOL

[@sethdbourne]

Thanks for the videos, makes me want to get out and start wrenching on my '65

[@scottsinfl]

Yes very important to have the adjusters working on a vw. Its the only way to keep them stopping.lol

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Good information and recommendations as always, Darrin. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@nes7869]

Thanks so much. Was wondering how much to tighten the spindle nut.

[@king0cans]

To convert to new style bearings all you need is to take the sleeve off the spindle buy bearings and races and install correct? Same style wheel seal?

[@slimjim119]

well done Darrin it's great to see u

[@terryprevatt]

Thanks for the good info. I'm about to change the back brakes on my 72 Bus.

[@vwmountainman9701]

Did a disc conversion on my wife's 74 Super.Put several hundred miles on it.Not a problem at all.THEN ! !About every other time it's driven - the front brakes lock up.The brakes are ok while still in town - it's while out on the highway. Already driven 5 to 7 miles since brake was used.Any idea what is causing them to grab ?Replaced all 4 rubber lines & master cylinder when I did the Disc conv.

[@EdOfTheNorth]

Hi Darrin, And excellent tutorial.

[@ziggassedup]

I kind of remember doing some brakes on Beetles here and they had split axle nuts with allen pinch bolts..What series were they on.?

[@SYFGARAGE]

my 62 has those. Not really sure on the correct way to tighten them. Everytime I'd tighten the pinch bolt it would tighten up the nut and put to much drag on the rotor. So I had to leave the nut looser than normal and then tighten the allen. I'm sure I did something wrong. lol

[@ziggassedup]

If it worked it can't be wrong...lol

[@vwdarrin]

they change the design in 1966 to the pinch nut with the Allen screw ,

[@jwhrivnak]

Great video Darren, good to see you

[@1966scoutcheif]

Good information. I like the way you are doing your videos. FINS UP 👍 👍

[@vwdarrin]

thank you

[@joseolivencia37]

Vibrating video of the brakes installation of the front of the 1965 "Volkswagen" thank you. I have a question for you,ride on my 1962 Volkswagen a new "Drop-Spindles" 2 1/2 inc to lower the front and now I have the problem that the 2 front tires when you move the car forward and backwards but mostly toward the front ,please you can help me and thank for you time on you-tube;Sincerely:Jose'Jr.(VW-1962)

[@cubey]

Just bought a 64 baja (paid probabby $1 k too much) and it has no brakes at all. No idea how the guy drove it when I rode along. I can't drive a stick (yet) so I didn't notice he wasn't braking, partly becauese the odd seats aren't even bolted down, so I was hanging on for dear life. Anyway, for now I'm staying with drums, but I did order a later master cylinder and the bottle that sits right on it (labeled as being for off road/better braking). I should have the almost $180 worth of parts form RockAuto in about a week. That included a few extra bits like fan belts.

[@javierramires2814]

I just change the bearing on my 65 vw but now the right front tire is rubbing on the 3 bolts inside.

[@cdehart1556]

I’ve ran into the same issue on my 65 beetle what was the fix?

[@VeeDubP8]

Sweet beard, looks good with a wrench in your hand!

[@ricapache1]

Did you have to bleed the break line?

[@freebird1ification]

are the rear brakes the same i have a 68 and want to do mine this is very well thought out thanks and can you tell me where you buy your parts i know i will need to order some thanks darrin

[@VwRosstorations]

What's that old trolley from in the background?

[@GhettoWagon]

Those are pretty simple to service! Its weird how the shoes are N and S instead of E + W. I just hose drums with water now. In the FL heat/ sun it dries fast

[@finpainter1]

was there an advantage to vertical to horizontal wheel cylinder .

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

Just a thought I did not see the bore of the adjuster cleaned reattaching the flexible hose to a new cylinder almost always results in a twist in the hose unless you loosen the the union at the other end no hmp grease was used in the end of the shoes and the lock tab needs replacing each time maybe buy a dial indicator for the end float too but for a shade tree fix I guess it will do

[@elpuerco6059]

Does greasing the seal apply to disc brakes (t3, ghia), too?

[@prkid424]

Please turn the camera on for axel boot. Im just getting ready to do mine and would love to see how you do it.

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Nice work thanks for sharing that.

[@cecil6711]

Great how to on a critical system buddy. Thanks for the video. :-)

[@unicron24]

Your pads are top and bottom? My super beetle is left and right.

[@vwdarrin]

Super Beatles had much better stopping Power they used a Bigger wheel cylinders & Larger shoes

[@johnmerrill4249]

Are you going to bug jam next month?

[@salvadorgarcia4959]

Cool man! this definitely helps. Thanks!

[@malkucken]

"I don't know if it's made in Germany but the box is from Germany" .....haha that's funny

[@dogbounty6399]

Andrea stopped by....classic

[@wtbm123]

Cool , Nice job

[@malimigeleo2199]

nice job... thanks a lot

[@huck01955]

Nice work

[@rheidtech]

great tips

[@wesallen4228]

Nice job.

[@vw64manyrd]

thanks for the video!

[@Buckswoodshop]

Cool Darrin

[@spanermantim]

Good job.

[@ceedell]

Good to see ya!

[@vwdarrin]

thanks for stopping buy

[@elbowsmalone3079]

good stuff right there

[@SYFGARAGE]

Looks good to me!

[@TheWreckingYard]

Cool

[@ozzstars_cars]

nice job

[@cheftush]

Nice

[@CountrySideClub]

nice vw

[@cigarcaptain]

good stuff D

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Be stopping on a dime now.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

this video makes me miss Jew Burner my 63. His floor pan was out and in the city they came and tagged it so I took it to my dads in the country 5 weeks later I went out there and the cars were gone> My dad sold them . I had a 67 micro bus with no side window and the bug . He said he needed tax money. I was mad driving home and I relized that when the tax man says money on wed. it means money on wed. and I never saw my cars again. Rambus.