Date:         Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:39:17 +0000
Reply-To:     Todd Brown <dermultivan@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Brown <dermultivan@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Brake Upgrade Success + (oops...) Carat Rims and Tires F/S
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If you're eager to spend loads of money on upgrading your front brakes - do what I did!  Seriously: I waited until my front brakes were essentially gone (boy, that's NOT a nice sound - let me tell ya) and popped for the 'big brake kit' that GoWesty offers that includes larger rotors/pads, new front hubs + bearings/seals/bolts that (as they advertise...) roughly doubles the van's stopping power.  They weren't wrong: after the pads had a few miles to wear in, I'm noticing the front of the van actually 'diving' down upon braking more than any of my vans every have - it's surprising!  Just thought I'd put in a good word for that setup. Consequently, the larger rotors prohibit the use of 14" rims, so I'm going ahead and selling a spare set of 'Carat' 5-spoke rims/centercaps and tires (I'm currently using MB 16's).  The rims are in great shape; the only blemishes are the little marks on the outer edges left over from wheel balancing weights attached at some point in the past, and minimal curb-rashes.  The tires are Wildcat Radial LT's 195/75/R14 with ~80% tread remaining.  I think most people offer these for $400.  Send me an email if interested. --Todd, Woodinville WA91 Orly Weekenderdermultivan@hotmail.com  
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