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Date:   Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:12:18 -0700
Reply-To:   Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization:   Cosmic Reminders
Subject:   Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
Comments:   To: KLAL <kkalnsf@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:   <CE57A3AE.DA64%KKALnSF@gmail.com>
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I was also going to ask about break-in procedure on the pads, if any was use.

generally ..I advise......don't baby or over-use the brakes the first 500 miles or so .. but do use them medium hard now and then .intentionally.

some brake pads even come with break-in instructions. it's a fairly significant factor.

scott

On 9/12/2013 2:04 PM, KLAL wrote: > Update: > GoWesty offered to replace the rotors at no charge. Unfortunately, as with > many SA parts, supply is spotty and are backordered. > I have a sneaking suspicion the rotors are not of high quality as they > mentioned to me the replacement set may or may not warp. > > I'll keep you posted. > > > > > > On 9/11/13 12:59 PM, "Miguel Pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> There's a thread on these GW big brake kits on thesamba.com. As I recall, >> big rotor, but only one piston..... >> Miguel >> >> Miguel >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM, ralph meyermann >> <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Hmm? Interesting? I have been contemplating a big brake kit myself. Is >>> it a >>> 2 piece hub and rotor or one piece? Was there any indication of where >>> they >>> were made? driving habits? Just trying to cover the basics >>> >>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy >>> On Sep 11, 2013 10:51 AM, "KLAL" <kkalnsf@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> Has anyone had any experience with the GoWesty Big Brake kit which >>>> replaces the stock rotor and calipers with larger ones? >>>> >>>> We have installed the setup and found the rotors have severely warped >>>> twice in one year. For comparison, our last set of stock rotors lasted >>>> over 12 years and were replaced due to thinness and a slight grooving, >>> but >>>> never warped. >>>>


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