In a message dated 3/2/02 7:24:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, pokey@vanagon.org writes: << If the pads are the same as stock syncro pads, then how are these brakes providing any more stopping power... apart from maybe some better cooling? >> Chris, The pistons o nthe SA big brakes are slightly larger than those on any other T3/ Vanagon/Syncro out there. The larger rotor provides a better heatsink and the axial venting provides better cooling. BenT |
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