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Date:         Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:56:54 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
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Anybody ever try Bendix TitaniuMetallic II front pads?

They claim.

Bendix TitaniuMetallic II provides unsurpassed braking performance right out of the box. TitaniuMetallic is a coating that is applied to the pad's friction surface during the manufacturing process. This coating raises the brake pad's initial stopping power while the pad mates to the rotor surface. After about 50 stops the TitaniuMetallic coating wears away, having completed the pad-rotor surface mating process. What remains is a premium Bendix semi-metallic brake pad that will provide miles of outstanding performance across a wide range of operating conditions.

Features:

* Available for all domestic applications

* Bendix premium semi-metallic friction formulation

* Noise-reducing shims to mirror Original Equipment specifications

Advantages:

* Greater stopping power with reduced pedal effort from the very first stop

* Shorter stopping distances than other brand brake pads

* Quiet brake operation

Benefits:

* Improved braking

* "Better than new" performance

$38 from Advance Auto Parts, - Lifetime Warranty!

Sounds too good to be true!

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=BEN <http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=BEN&MfrPartNumber=MK D45A&PartType=219&PTSet=A> &MfrPartNumber=MKD45A&PartType=219&PTSet=A

PS. thanks for all the comments on my much earlier post, further research confirmed that the Axxis Ceramic pads are really hard on rotors.

PSS. my Van's at the body shop getting it's restoration, paint stripping, repaint of the UPS Brown Bottom - Tan top. It will soon look as good as it runs (it is running the best it ever has!). Had to clarify this, as some Vanagons run bad and look bad.

Jack R.

84 Westy, Wolfie


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