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Date:         Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:35:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
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So, what's the interference issue here? The rims, steering knuckle or balljoint? When I installed 334mm discs and Brembos on my Mercedes, I had to step up to 17" rims...and late model LCAs and steering knuckles. (that's a killer upgrade, btw)

I think someone should come up with a low-budget (ha ha) kit that just includes machined 2WD hubs, and caliper brackets (front/rear), so that advanced DIY types can source their own discs and calipers as needed.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM, BenT . <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> «Again, Syncro only first.2wd will need a SA front hub and I have not been > able to source them in quantity yet.» > > If you make me a offer I can't refuse, I may show up ay SdM with a pair of > shiny new SA front hubs. =) > > I already have a 312mm set-up for my Syncro 16. I wonder what the next > step-up would be and what size wheel will it need? With the sort of adapter > you are talking about, I calculate a disc size of 337.5 or slightly larger > would essentially bolt-on to the 16 uprights. When is big too big? I thought > the 288mm vented discs were big enough until I discovered the Audi dual > system set-up for a regular Vanagon would only work on a 16 with 303mm-312mm > discs. >

-- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar


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