Disc brake kit for a IIA, best one you can actually purchase now

[brdcollie]

Curious about this discussion. I'm in the early stage of total restoration of my 1967 2A. (Starting to build up Marsland frame). Engine/trany gets pulled next week. I've been talking to Forbyn about their disc conversion kit. Expensive, but seems to be a complete solution. Specifically, am looking for a disc conversion that would include a non-boosted, dual line system, that could be installed without the need to cut the wing to accommodate a larger (series 3) master cylinder. In talking to Greg at Forbyn's they had a client/friend that was working on the possibility of using a master cylinder from a 1971 Super Beetle, but had not yet actually tested it out. I've got a little time before I need to make a decision, but was hoping to hear someone's real life experience. If I hear more from Forbyn's I'll post the info here.

[jp-]

My Zeus kit came in a few weeks ago and has been great. I'm very pleased with it. I read somewhere that they say it can be run un-boosted without issue, but no experience with that personally.

I still plan to go with the Forbyn kit for my next build though. I was also thinking of using their hydro boost brake master system to possibly avoid cutting the wing. I'm going to be running power steering so tee-ing in a line won't be a big deal. http://www.forbynbros.com/seriesdefe...boost-adapter/

Running without a booster is an interesting idea. I know my 74 MGBGT has an unboosted master and it came stock with disc front, drum rear. So those systems do exist.

[erik88lr]

Running without a booster is an interesting idea. I know my 74 MGBGT has an unboosted master and it came stock with disc front, drum rear. So those systems do exist.

My 1966 Volvo 122S/Amazon also has no booster for it's front disc/rear drum setup. Interestingly, later models years of the same car did come with a booster, so apparently enough people complained.