Date:         Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:36:10 -1000
Reply-To:     "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
Comments: To: Ken <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
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you might inquire as to what type of parking brake their disc BRAKE (
not break ) conversion uses.

One kit I installed used a cable-operated brake caliper for the parking
brake function ..
which is done successfully on some cars with rear disc brakes.
Although ...in this case it didn't work that well..  Would not hold a
well equipped van from rolling on a steep city street.
Not up to proper standards IMO.  Safety hazard even !

almost all cars that have rear disc brakes that are well made solid
cars, such as Volvo and Mercedes ...
have a small drum brake ( like 6 inches or so in diameter ) incorporated
into the rear disc ..
those flat Work.
   So inquire about that.
and if 14 inch wheels work.

on all front disc brake conversions for vanagons that I've ever heard,
of 15 inch wheels are required .
Might not be for smaller rear discs though.

S.

On 2/15/2016 1:02 PM, Ken wrote:
> A lot of opinions. Go ahead, do it. You know you want to. Let me know how it works out. Insert gorilla grunting noises here.
> Ken L.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Monday, February 1, 2016 8:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: [VANAGON] 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
>