Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:02:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: SA Big Brake Parts Inventory
Comments: To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Calipers with pistons, brake pads, and a couple of washers (spacers)
about 5mm thick. At least one of my kits didn't have the spacers.

You will want to have fresh brake fluid on hand, and you might
consider flushing all of the brake fluid while you are installing the
SA Big Brakes anyway.

When I put mine own, we removed the existing bracket for the (rubber)
brake line, reversed it and mounted in a different location (as the
OEM location doesn't exist on the SA Big Brake caliper.) That meant
we had to straighten the metal line a bit to accomodate the new
mounting spot. Also be careful of the arrangement of the rubber hose.
We didn't shorten it, though it might not be a bad idea to shorten it
slightly. Make sure that the rubber hose does not rub anywhere at any
angle of the wheel (you'll need an asisstant to help bleed the brakes
lines anyway.


On Apr 24, 2006, at 3:15 PM, Bruce Nadig wrote:

> I want to make sure I have all of the necessary parts before
> beginning the
> work. Does anyone have an inventory of the parts included in the
> kit? In
> addition, does anyone have a list of other parts that should be
> changed at
> the same time (wheel bearings, seals, etc.)? I'd sure appreciate it.