Date:         Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
Reply-To:     Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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What that means is the calipers were used on a car
sold in the US--unlike the SA kits--so the pads and
rotors are easy to get. My Smallcar rear disk kit came
with Girling calipers and ATE rotors from an Audi 5000
TQ stationwagon.

Tom

--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> robertmstewart wrote:
>
> >>>I know there is a SA Big brake kits <<
> >
>
> Like Chris said..."not anymore"!
>
> I was reading the details of the Smallcar disc brake
> kit and it said the
> kit used USA made calipers and disc. The advantage
> being of course,
> local parts, or at least USA parts. It does require
> some machining work
> and some tinkiering around, but it is probably a
> decent setup.
>
> It would be nice to know what USA vehicles the
> Smallcar kit is based on
> - what car(s) the calipers and disc fit stock.
>
> Joihn Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>


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