John, I should have been more specific. What rotors will I use in the future? Are the pads readily available, maybe from other sources? I have not problem buying this upgrade from you, but want to be assured that replacement parts are not like Kubelwagen parts to find. Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles 61 crew cab (911 conversion) 65 convertible 84 vanagon (for sale) 84 vanagon (another for sale) 86 syncro 93 fox John Wessels wrote: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Big Brake kit description > Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 12:05:42 EDT > From: EUROMOG@aol.com > To: syncro@egroups.com > > Hello Volks, > > I have received several inquiries as to what the these big brake kit > conversions include so here it is. > > Front rotors are 11" or 275mm in diameter. > > They are 24mm thick vs the stock 12mm and are vented. > > These rotors are NOT drilled or slotted. > > The hubs and rotors are a two piece design. > > It includes new bigger front brake single piston calipers and bigger pads. > > For the Syncro you get the rotors, calipers and pads. You will have to put > shims between the calipers and the mounts for them. You will also have to > modify your existing brake lines which is not too difficult. $550 > > For the '86-'91 Vanagon you get the above plus new hubs with studs. New wheel > bearings and grease seals. You also get new front brake line flex hoses. This > is a true bolt on kit as installed on the VW SA Vanagons. $650 > > For the '80-'85 Vanagon you get the above and add new spindle/uprights with > NEW balljoints. $850 > > In all cases you need to use at least 15" diameter wheels. It is also > recommended to adjust your brake bias valve for max stopping power. > > Visa and MC accepted. > > Thanks for your time! > > John Wessels > European Motorsport > 3985 First Street, Suite F > Livermore, CA 94550 > 925-373-3878 > http://www.euromog.com |
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