Hey Chris, I upgraded to the Audi brakes (kit from VolksCafe), and have the original calipers + powerslot rotors on the shelf; the van is a 91, so I don't know what else you'd need to acquire for the retrofit. Let me know if you're interested and we can figure out a price. I'm in Mtn View, CA 94043. Joel On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 7:52 AM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The only good way is to find an 86-91 being parted and get the front > brake/suspension parts. The later front brakes are much better than 80-85. > > Mark > > Chris S wrote: >> >> Is there any good way to upgrade the brakes on my '84 Westy without >> braking the piggy bank? >> >> >> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3406&category_id=71&category_parent_id= >> >> Any experience and/or advice? Can I piece together a "big brake kit" >> myself? >> >> -- >> Chris S. >> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON >> + in the body of the message. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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