Date:         Mon, 23 Oct 2000 23:19:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: Big Brake kit description
Comments: To: EUROMOG@AOL.COM
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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:

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>
> 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