I think it has been done before, but I couldn't tell you how. But there is one thing I know - You will have to increase the rim size to 15 inch at least. Maybe even 16 inch. You prol'ly didn't figure on having to buy new rims, but there it is. It's a clearane issue. Good Luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jonce Fancher wrote: > Hi all > Ive got my 85 westi that I was planning on installing audi brakes on the front. > Not sure it they will fit the 85 2WD since all I can find is info on the syncro. > Im installing a zetec and want to be able to have a bit more stopping power since I will be towing a very small trailer as well. > > Can someone point me in the right direction?? Ive got most of the parts to do it since Ive purchased a Foriegn auto parts store that went out of business. If > anyone knows or has done such a swap let me know. Im looking for a Parts list and any mods I would have to do to make it work. > > Thanks Jonce > Also if this has been covered just point me in the direction and I will be on my merry way. > > C-ya > > Jonce Fancher > > 56 Single Cab > 66 Sunroof Bug > 66 Variant Squareback > 66 Porsche 912 > 71 Sunroof Bus > 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" > 85 Vanagon Westi > 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter > > Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com > Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/ > > > |
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