Date:         Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:43:13 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Big brake kit
Comments: To: thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET
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In a message dated 3/6/2004 6:56:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,
thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET writes:
Anyone that has installed the big brake kit from volkscafe? Could you
tell me what the washers are for? Any tips on the install? Happy with
the results? I also plan on installing the projectztwo
driving lights. Anyone have any install tips on these? This is all for
my wifes 91GL.
Bill,

The big brake kits they sell are from the South African version of the
Vanagon. I bought one set from my local VW parts place and one from the group
purchase we had a year or two ago.

The big washers are used to space out the calipers on Syncros. IIRC you don't
need them on 2wd. I'm not sure if Volks Cafe has done this on their kits but
listmember and vendor John Wessels discovered long ago that the inside of the
rotor hat has to be clearanced slightly to clear the hub. Otherwise, you are
likely to warp the brake rotor (disc) upon installation. You'll also need to
have you brake proportioning valve adjusted. I just paid a local shop to do that
for me so I can tell you how it was done.

BenT