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Date:         Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
Comments: To: Robert Smythe <r3tr0v1ru5@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY101-F214CDF5F526B9D9AF05C57CDFE0@phx.gbl>
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Robert Smythe wrote:

> Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock > and SA > caliper/discs staring me in the face. > > If it is the case that the pistons are the same, the pads/swept area > is the > same, is the only "bigness" to the SA brake system the vented rotor? > There > must be more to it, if the brake disc doesnt have a 0.5" larger > radius, why > does one need 15" wheels? > > Robert > 90 MV > > Good Questions!!

I have been considering adding the SmallCar rear brake kit to my van, as well as the SA Big Brake front kit. My question is - if the SA Big Brake kit for the front is no longer in production, what kit would one use to upgrade the front brakes to a 15 inch setup?? And are the gains worth the hassle? Especially if the rotor is the only "Big" item that's different?

Thanks,

Regards,

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver


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