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Date:         Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:58:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
Comments: To: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <20051223013212.GLYZ25916.priv-edtnes56.telusplanet.net@YOURC05FDFAF94>
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Nope. I didn't want rear disc brakes because of any sense of "bling bling". I wanted additional braking capability....IN THE REAR. I tow trailers. Heavy trailers (1500 pounds empty, and as much as 2900 fully loaded) and I want to be able to do stop with confidence (I already know my engine, an EG-33 Subaru engine, has the capacity).

Disc brakes are also a LOT easier to replace the pads on then drums. I'm sick and tired of drums. None of my other cars have them.


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