Date:         Sun, 3 Mar 2002 09:04:09 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Re: Resend -Question about SA brake kits
Comments: To: pokey@vanagon.org, cikasper@cruzio.com
Comments: cc: Syncro@yahoogroups.com
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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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