Broken the star adjuster locking tab

[Rippers]

Can this be replaced or have I buggered it, I had a look at the spares I have and oddly every single one was broken off too! Any advise guys?

 

[crede999]

Yes ring megabug they have some

Chris

 

[Araon]

as above there pence (that reminds me I have mine in the crew cab ready to replace)....

 

[Rippers]

Thanks guys, how are they fitted?

 

[Doris]

Two little rivets.drill old 'uns out...pop rivet new clip in place...job done.

 

[Rippers]

There's no rivets on mine, it looks like it might just slide in from the side? Will have a go in a bit

 

[crede999]

Chris

 

[marco]

I tapped mine in gently with a screwdriver and hammer, they're a tension fit(if that makes sense)

 

[Rippers]

This has gone from bad to worst, I just can't find these clips for sale anywhere, van been off the road a fortnight now because of a tiny clip

The parts catalogue lists the part numbers as

211-609-485A for wide five 205 PCD
211-609-485B for 112 PCD

Phoned megabug none in stock

First one I ordered came from VW Heritage looked like this

Way to long and big and suited to the star adjusters in the V-shape.
This turns out to be 211-609-485B despite ordering the A and they had their stock messed up and didn't have a A's for sale..
A lot of sellers (JK for example) list the B as suiting T2 63-79 do please beware as this is WRONG!

I've search high and low for the early A version and found a few sellers listing a different part number one digit different most sellers list this as for Early Beetles but some list it has being for the Bay up to 1970

211-609-185A

So I took a chance and ordered it up and again too long and not the right shape, although a lot close then the previous one.

So basically I can't find one, the annoying thing is there is nothing wrong with the backing plate, it is solid and in shape so would ideally like to fix the problem. I also can't find any backing plates for sale anyway :lol:

On searching I have also read loads of threads from people saying they ran theirs without a clip for years with no problems so i'm wondering whether to do that until I find a replacement?

Just in case anyone can help the one I need it about 48mm long

 

[crede999]

This has gone from bad to worst, I just can't find these clips for sale anywhere, van been off the road a fortnight now because of a tiny clip

The parts catalogue lists the part numbers as

211-609-485A for wide five 205 PCD
211-609-485B for 112 PCD

Phoned megabug none in stock

First one I ordered came from VW Heritage looked like this

Way to long and big and suited to the star adjusters in the V-shape.
This turns out to be 211-609-485B despite ordering the A and they had their stock messed up and didn't have a A's for sale..
A lot of sellers (JK for example) list the B as suiting T2 63-79 do please beware as this is WRONG!

I've search high and low for the early A version and found a few sellers listing a different part number one digit different most sellers list this as for Early Beetles but some list it has being for the Bay up to 1970

211-609-185A

So I took a chance and ordered it up and again too long and not the right shape, although a lot close then the previous one.

So basically I can't find one, the annoying thing is there is nothing wrong with the backing plate, it is solid and in shape so would ideally like to fix the problem. I also can't find any backing plates for sale anyway :lol:

On searching I have also read loads of threads from people saying they ran theirs without a clip for years with no problems so i'm wondering whether to do that until I find a replacement?

Just in case anyone can help the one I need it about 48mm long

Hi fella after reading you original post I thought it was high time I changed the locking tab on my rear drum as the bugger kept backing off so it had lost its tension anyhow a long time ago I purchased a couple if tabs from megabug but like you when I came to fit it was too long so I sliced approx 10 mm out from the flat side bits not the middle and welded it back together And it works a treat it was a little fiddlely but ok and it's a s strong as ... I do have some proper length ones on order from just kampers which I have been told will be here in 2 weeks

I've been using the bus regular for last few weeks no problems , I will know if it fails by how much the handbrake pulls out to you can run without but i think its worth cutting and welding one up till they become available again otherwise you'll be adjusting brakes every week or so


The one I welded looked like the second picture

Chris

 

[Bryan67]

The second one could be made to work pretty easily.

 

[Rippers]

Bodged it, seems to work well hope it lasts

What's the worst that could happen thou?