Date:         Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:21:59 -0700
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
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Yeah, I just included the list of items needing attention with my MB project
for reference.  The brakes were derived from an R129 SL600 (V12).  They're
334mm front and 300mm rear.  They should support my project goal of a
450-500hp super turbodiesel ; )

If I had access to a lathe, I'd just machine my Vanagon hubs to fit the
stock MB brakes I pulled, which I believe are 284mm.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM, <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> «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)»
>
> Casey, since the above upgrades were on an MB, I won't they will not be
> necessarily needed on a Vanagon. As far as clearance issues, the biggest I
> can think of is the wheel itself. 17's work fine for street driven rigs but
> it would be difficult to come-up with a 17" tire and wheel combination that
> can fit in the confines of a stock Vanagon Syncro wheel opening. You can't
> put a quarter in a hole only designed for a dime.
>
> You've answered my question regarding wheel size though. If I go to 334mm
> discs, I need 17's. What model MB were those discs from?
>
> «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.»
>
> It sounds like that is what Raimund is going to try. But looking back in
> history on the List, even a much simpler kit such as the first SA big brake
> kits caused much consternation from the DIY crowd. It took some pros (John
> Wessels comes to mind) to figure out a spacer was needed.
>
> That's where I see Dylan's plan to have merit. That is not saying I don't
> support a DYI kit. That would be closer to what my wallet can afford. I am
> just thinking out loud that whoever builds those kits better have some good
> instructions derived from serious R&D instead of what was included with the
> SA BB kits. There were no instructions.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> BenT
> Sent via BenTberry by BenTNT
>



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