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Title: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: the caveman on April 23, 2011, 06:47:44 am

I am about to get a A3 jetta with 4 disc and ABS. I want to convert the rear discs to drum brakes, and after a little searching in Vag-cat, found that the rear spindles for drums are available with the fitting for the ABS speed sensor. Were those models even available with ABS and Rear drums. And i don't want to hear about why i want drums instead of discs.

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: the caveman on April 23, 2011, 10:07:48 am

I may have found out more. The Bentley shows ABS with drums. Anyone here in N.A. have ABS in their mk3 AHU Jetta?

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: mystery3 on April 23, 2011, 08:18:43 pm

Wait...You want to convert a car with 4-wheel disc brakes to rear drums? Can you explain why anyone should consider doing this? Ever?

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: the caveman on April 24, 2011, 07:33:05 am

Because i don't race or live in the mountains. Also- I,ve been a mechanic for more than 30 years now and don't really like working on my cars anymore than i have to. There fore having brakes that require WAAAAYYYY less maintenance  makes me happy.

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: Dakotakid on April 24, 2011, 09:09:09 am

That's exactly right!

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: nathan_b on April 24, 2011, 11:24:22 am

drums are more complicated, more prone to failure, harder and messier to work on.

Title: Re: Question for those in Europe about ABS in A3 Jetta [Vento/Bora] TDI
Post by: the caveman on April 24, 2011, 02:30:42 pm

Maybe.but if you only have to work on them every few years, who cares.  Have you ever replaced rear discs on a jetta that has been in a few Montreal winters? If not, then you wouldn't know why i hate rear disc brakes so much