Hello Todd, A few things: 1) a smaller master cylinder will give you better mechanical advantage (as in more power, but squishier feel) 2) I know of people running larger pistoned calipers (both front and rear) with the stock MC and are very happy with the feel and performance. 3) The small car setup actually has less piston volume at the wheels (the total working piston area) than a late model van, negating any need for a MC change. 4) There is a huge thread about brake upgrades on thesamba: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=160055 -Damon --- Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I was wondering with the disk brake upgrade kits for > front and rear that are available, if anyone had > determined if a larger master cylinder from another > VW, or Audi vehicle would be a drop in replacement > for the stock Vanagon unit. > (Or vacuum booster) > > I've always thought it would be nice to have a > little more mechanical advantage over what the stock > unit gives you. > > > Todd > '88 Westy > > Now, what would be really cool would be if someone > adapted an ABS system to the Vanagon. >
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