Date:         Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:55:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
Comments: To: Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM>
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There were two versions of the Big Brake Kit.  The original was made up
of parts from South Africa.  That was sold until 2006.  After March of
2006 you have the newer version which uses Audi calipers and rotors and
pads that you can readily get here in the US.  The later kit is supposed
to be better (more stopping power).

Hope this helps,

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
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On 7/28/2011 2:58 PM, Mark Tuovinen 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
>