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Date:         Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:06:21 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
Comments: To: Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20051222184908.55406.qmail@web32013.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Tom,

Would this mean perhaps, that one could locate the parts themselves and do the rear brake thing, and maybe save a bit of money??

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Tom Sinclair wrote:

>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 >> >> >> > > >http://www.TomSinclair.com > > > > >__________________________________ >Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. >http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/ > > > >


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