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Date:         Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:54:19 -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: Tom Salicos <Tom@SALICOS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <01bf01c60758$e8699d70$6500a8c0@omar>
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To answer the original question. Go for the larger brakes up front if
you can find them. Most of the braking is done with the front wheels. I
opted for both, but did the front first and am very pleased with the
result (I too have the EG-33 engine in my Syncro Westy).




On Dec 22, 2005, at 7:36 PM, Tom Salicos wrote:


> Given a heaver rear end with a larger Subaru engine in a Syncro, and
> wanting more stopping power, which is smarter to do first?
>
> 1) Upsize the now-stock front disc brakes or
>
> 2) Put discs on the rear?
>
>
> Tom Salicos
> '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
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