Drivetrain

Ever wonder what it would take to upgrade your VW Clutch? Our articles provide expert tips and technical detail on keeping your VW Drivetrain operating at peak performance.

• Air Cooled VW Brakes : Technical Tips

  When doing a brake job on your VW, you should always inspect the condition of the drum inner surfaces and both sides of the brake rotor for signs of wear and damage.

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• NewAir Cooled VW Master Cylinder - Typical Removal and Installation Procedure

  Everything you need to know about removing and installing the master cylinder.

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• NewBench Bleeding the Typical Classic VW Master Cylinder

  Bench bleeding the master cylinder before it's installed in the car is an important step in ensuring you have good brakes on your Beetle.

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• NewClutch Release Bearing Replacement

  Both the Bentley Manual and the Haynes Manual call this a Clutch Release Bearing.

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• Clutch Removal and Installation

  Any time the engine is removed, check the clutch for wear and replace worn components as necessary.

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• Keep Rolling: Proper CV Joint & Boot Maintenance

  Constant Velocity Joints, or CV Joints, on your Volkswagen transfer torque from the transmission to the drive wheels at a constant speed, while accounting for the motion caused by the suspension.

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• NewRear Brake Drum Replacement

  Brake component replacement is crucial for maintaining safety and performance.

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• NewReplacing the Rear Brake Shoes and Cylinders

  It's always a good idea to replace your rear brake shoes and cylinders at the first sign of performance decline.

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• Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Brake Tech Tips

  When doing a brake job on your Volkswagen Bus, you should always inspect the condition of the drum inner surfaces and both sides of the brake rotor for signs of wear and damage.

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• VW Clutch Cheat Sheet

  This clutch cheat sheet shows two diagrams of different clutch configurations.

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• VW Transaxle Mount Technical Tip

  Anytime the Engine is out of the Volkswagen or you’re replacing the VW Transaxle, it’s a good idea to inspect the front and back rubber transaxle mounts for damage.

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• NewWheel Cylinder Replacement

  Increase performance by replacing your worn out wheel cylinder.

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• NewWhy use Urethane/Polyurethane for Your Suspension?

  Learn why urethane/polyurethane bushings are right for improving suspension.

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