Type-3 brake question

If you like to experiment a bit, check the existing cylinder diameter. If it
is 17.45mm, you can test the 19.05mm or 22.22mm and see which one you like.
The 19.05 might need a washer under the mounting flange to achieve the
correct depth. The 22.22mm is available in 2 types, a tall and a short
version. For 4-lug rear drum brakes (swingaxle) you can fit the RCCR2157.8
part number (Varga) or equivalent 22.22mm cylinder. An 23.81mm cylinder also
exists, but I haven't tried if it fits.

Regards,
Bill Spiliotopoulos.

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> In article >,
> Speedy Jim > wrote:
>
>> wrote:
>> > I have a 1968 type-3 squareback. I recently put on a set of Blizzacks
>> > (excellent snow tires sold by Bridgestone) for this winter. I have
>> > replaced many suspension parts and had a good 4-wheel alignment done.
>> > I also replaced many brake system components, including the flex
>> > lines, front pads and the rear cylinders and shoes.
>> >
>> > The tires are 195x65x15s. Inflation is currently at 20 psi front and
>> > 27 rear.
>> >
>> > It seems to have more braking power in the front than the back. I can
>> > easily get a much shorter stop by pulling in some extra force with the
>> > e-brake lever during a hard stop. I am starting to wonder if the local
>> > parts place may have sold me some type-1 rear cylinders... How can I
>> > tell?
>> >
>>
>>
>> Hmmmmmm
>>
>> Might be possible.
>>
>> Type 1 used 17mm (113 611 053B) rear cyls.
>> Type 3 used 22.2mm (311 611 067C) rear cyls.
>>
>>
>> Speedy Jim
>> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
>
> Hi, Speedy;
> I have a question;
> I have a Ghia '1969 and I put 165 radials on the back and 135's on
> the disc brake front. There have been times in the wet when they lock-up
> the front wheels all too easily. What can be done?
> Would bigger cylinders in the back help?
> TIA.
> g.
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