Date:         Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:25:47 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
Comments: To: Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM>
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Chances are, those are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used Audi calipers. Rotors are SA T3 or Audi. Pads Merkur for the early (sans wear sensor) and Audi on the later versions.

GW does have great customer service but probably not the lowest prices. A guy local to me was advertising kits at $600. Less for Syncros because they don't need new hubs.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Jul 28, 2011, at 11:58 AM, Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I am looking for input from any that are familiar with the "Big Brake" kit

> that Go-Westy sells supposedly from SA parts as a direct bolt on for our `87
> Westy Syncro.  I already have 15" SA alloys so clearance is not a problem.

> I need to do the front brakes soon anyway so part of the cost would be
> absorbed and I came across someone local to me that has a never installed
> kit for sale that I am considering making them an offer on.
> 
> My concern is down the road when it needs new pads, rotors, or calipers how
> easy or hard will they be to find?  Stock brake parts are readily available
> but what about SA brake parts?
> 
> Any one have knowledge on this subject?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Mark in AK
> `87 Westy Syncro