The '86 and later brakes do provide some improvement due to the increased surface area of the pads and the thicker rotors. You will have to change the spindles and the brake hoses. Using the Factory type metallic rear shoes will also provide some improvement. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason & Angela Ewing" <jewing@SPRINT.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 12:16 PM Subject: Brake Upgrades?
> I would like to upgrade the brakes on my 82 Vanagon. Do the later style > calipers provide any better braking? I am trying to figure out my > options. If the later 86-up calipers are better, will they bolt onto my > spindles or do I need to change them as well? > > Jay > 82 Vanagon 1.6TD > > +======================================================================+ > | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | > | * Rent a VW Bug Limo : http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/limo/ * | > +======================================================================+ |
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