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Date:         Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:34:05 -0800
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: '84 value?
In-Reply-To:  <000501c83161$ba033420$6701a8c0@TOSHIBALAP>
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I have tried a set of Repco pads probably 10 years ago. I still have them
in my garage somewhere. They did not work well. It took me a lot of work
to realize that it was the brake pads that were not good.


After those pads were installed the brake simply could not stop the Vanagon
like the old pads could. I thought I had other problems in the brake system.
But I could not find anything wrong. I actually removed the Repco pads and
put on another set of after market pads. Same thing. Just no good. So I paid
the VW dealer $70 for a set of OEM pads. The brake was instantly in great working
order once the OEM pads were on. I could not believe it. But that's what happened.
I have never considered any more after market pads ever since.


OEM pads have since become cheaper I believe. They seem to be the best for
Vanagons. I don't mind to pay for their price. But I am concerned that someday
they don't carry it any more or they may change to different pads.


David




--- Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:


> I've used Repco Deluxe pads forever. It's 'the pad' as far as I'm concerned.
> PBR = Repco.
> Scott
> turbovans
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> TC
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4:37 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: '84 value?
>
> > > many aftermaket pads with no luck. They are not even close to be usable
> > > in my several attempts to use them. VW must have realized the brake
> issue
> > > so they upgraded it for the 86+ models among other reasons.
> > >
> > > I am concerned that once VW dealers no longer carry them I would be
> > > out of luck for good brake pads.
> > >
> Curious have you tried the aussie PRB Deluxe Organic
> http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=1797191363&pct=1431818013&
> ct=1037650427
>






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