Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:58:31 -0800
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: SYNCRO 280mm X-drilled brakes with Wilwood Callipers - Interest?
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I've been thinking about BIG brakes to stop my soon to be 1.9L ALH TDI
Syncro project with 30" tall tires. The bigger the tire the more braking
you need to get the 2000+ kg stopped. I have been tossing around the idea
of going a few steps better than the South African kit by using Wilwood
Dynalite II 4-piston billet aluminium callipers. These callipers are found
on race cars there are several companies using these for aftermarket brakes
on street cars as well. These callipers designed to dissipate heat and
deliver consistent BIG time clamping force. I am going to be working with a
local tuner who makes these for most other Audi and Volkswagen models.
Their Audi kit sells for $795 USD and has the following specs which will be
the same as the Vanagon Syncro specs when we are finished as the bolt
pattern and hub design is very similar:
- Brembo 11.0" (280mm) cross drilled brake rotors.
- Goodridge stainless braided brake lines.
- CNC machined anodized aluminum brackets.
- Wilwood Dynalite II 4-piston billet aluminum callipers.
- EBC 'Green Stuff' pads.
- Grade 8 hardware
Before I dive into this project I would like to know if there is anyone who
would be potentially interested in going to this setup of brakes? The R+D
necessary to make this work for the Vanagon Syncro isn't cheap! All parts
are available here in North America so getting things like pads and new
rotors should be a lot easier than getting the South African parts.
David Marshall
Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160
- Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
- Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation
- European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
David Marshall
Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160
- Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
- Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation
- European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
