Date:         Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:04:09 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes
              for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
Comments: To: Karl Mullendore <groups@westyventures.com>
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On 3/26/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 3/26/06, Karl Mullendore <groups@westyventures.com> wrote:
> > Sounds like you may in fact have the standard SA BB kit then. AFAIK,
> > Overland hasn't sold any of the new ones yet anyway. IIRC, the SA
> > calipers use a 59mm piston, same as the '86-91 Girling caliper.
> >
> > karl
> >

Karl,

I poskewth Ed form Oveland parts a few minutes ago. This is what he
said. The rotors are SA pieces and are 288mm. Caliper body is Audi.
Caliper carrier is Overland pieces specific for installing this
caliper to a Vanagon. The balance of the kit are SA parts. Pads are
for a US spec Audi.

He said they went to the single piston Audi caliper instead of the
dual piston so that the kit can fit under 15" wheels. The caliper body
and pads are all from US spec cars. Piston size is supposed to be the
same as SA BB. Ed says pad surface is greater than SA pads which
results in greater swept area.

So there you have it straight from the horses mouth.

BenT