Date:         Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:30:16 -0600
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
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I installed the small car kit and they came with plastic/nylon parking
brake cable spacers, I found that the heavy wall 1/2" copper water line is
nearly the exact size and I believe work better with less fear of
collapse/bending. 0 issues thus far
On Feb 2, 2016 11:13 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Eric,
>
> I would not bother with this, big brakes front and rear are a safety
> upgrade when you put in a Subaru 2.5 (or bigger) engine and drive like a
> maniac intoxicated will all the power.  Advice I've gotten from VW
> transmission pros is to not put a Subie 2.5 in a Westy with an automatic,
> but stick with the 2.2.
>
> Like David said, if you want some improvement, you could put bigger brakes
> on the front, but that still requires bigger wheels.
>
> Properly installed and maintained Vanagon brakes work just fine with the
> stock powertrain setup.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 5:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
>
> Hi folks,
>
>         I just read in the Go Westy sales email that they are working on a
> rear disc break.
>
> for the vanagon,Would rear disc breaks improve breaking noticeably?  I’ve
> always heard the most braking is in the front?
>
> As I don’t plan to upgrade wheels from my 14  inch soon, Assuming these
> fit with my wheels might this be a worthwhile safety upgrade?
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>