Date:         Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:03:53 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Syncro front rotor life expectance
Comments: To: "Syncro@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>
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Here is one for the record books.   I've had a set
of new front brake rotors installed on my Vanagon Syncro,
for about a year and a half.   These were a special deal
from our most popular list vendor.  They are trash.
These are obviously made of a material that rusts very
badly.   The brake pads that were used with these rotors,
are not even worn down half way, but the brake surface is
all chewed up with rust on  mostly on the inside.  Anyone else
have this problem?  How long did your Syncro brake job,
with new rotors last?  The previous rotor were at least 4
years old.   My other Syncro sat for 10 years and these rotors
are still in good condition, withc I drive every week.

                                       Eric