Cullen, You really don't need to go to extremes to get good braking with a Vanagon. Stick with good solid stock Brembo rotors / cross drilling really isn't necessary, or advised for Vanagon applications. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251407617A Change your master cylinder, its an easy job and improves braking. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251611021CEC Standard pads are good http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=D195A Go with 2 new front calipers... you'll have to custom bend brake lines, but that is a simple task. http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3670&search_phrase=brake%20cal ipers&start= The front brake hoses can make a world of difference, if you have never replaced them. A cheap and quick fix as well. http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3451&search_phrase=brake%20lin es&start= There are "power slot" rotors, however I fail to see the value and frankly, just replacing lines and components will give you all the stopping you will ever need. Use a good dot-4, brake fluid, like Castrol LMA. By the way, when you change the front rotors, you need to do the wheel bearings as well. I just went through all of the above on my 84 Westy Wolfie, and couldn't be happier. Plenty of stopping power, even with a full load! Hope this helps! Jack R.
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Cullen Stewart Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Brake upgrades I would like to have better braking in my westy. It is fine with just me in it. When I add a weeks worth of gear, 3 dogs, a wife and young son it gets a little unnerving. Is their a brake pad that is truly superior? Should I have the rotors drilled? |
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