Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2017 14:05:20 -0400
Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: GW bigger brakes availability
In-Reply-To: <042401d30e65$ec475560$c4d60020$@t3technique.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I checked with my supplier and they do have stock on the Vanagon Big Brake
kits. So if anyone needs one, just let me know.
Ken
On Sat, Aug 5, 2017 at 11:41 PM, T3 Technique <christopher@t3technique.com>
wrote:
> The GW brake kit is based on Toyota Highlander parts, but they modified
> the caliper carriers and rotors and then had them produced for their own
> use. The Highlander rotors are not a direct replacement due to the lug
> pattern, center bore diameter and overall diameter, but a set could be
> machined to fit if necessary since the thickness and offset are the same.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Dennis Haynes
> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:23 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: GW bigger brakes availability
>
> The GoWesty kit does not use an adapting bracket. The carrier appears to
> be custom piece so the caliper combination is a direct bolt on, at least
> for 86 and later. The mounting bolts thread directly into the casting which
> to me is a much better approach than nut and bolt. Their carrier even has
> their logo cast into it in front, visible through tire openings or whenever
> the wheel is off. I think their rotor is also custom as the hat does not
> look typical Audi and it is heavy I think near 11 pounds. I'm guessing that
> for 2WD their combination of hub and rotor changes the track slightly as
> when their kit is used on Syncros spacers are needed between the caliper
> bracket and knuckle.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Raimund Feussner [mailto:ray@v6bus.de]
> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 1:57 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: GW bigger brakes availability
>
> I have seen a few photos of the GW brake kit.
> I think those are identical to a German dealer, who also seems to have
> issues getting new sets (not confirmed, so rumors).
>
> I personally think the issue is the "caliper holder" (as that the word in
> english?), as it is specially moulded for the Vanagon´s M16 bolts.
>
> The Caliper itself is the Audi A100/A6/A4/Awhatever 57mm cylinder caliper,
> found in thousands of Audis.
> My big brake has been based on that since 2002, too. But except GW and
> that one German vendor, they always sell with an adapter fitting the
> vanagon front axle.
>
> Similar to the two adapters in the middle here:
> http://www.v6bus.de/IMG_2923.jpg
>
> So if you are only looking for pads: The Audi way is the way to go. Pads
> for 288mm brakes Different part numbers usually are caused by different
> connector styles for the brake pad wear warning light.
>
> Raimund
>
>
>
>
> Am 05.08.2017 um 17:50 schrieb Dennis Haynes:
> > And over the years I have purchased a number of brake kits from Ken with
> one of those currently still stopping Fun Bus. About 2 years ago I did
> standardize on the GW kit for a number of reasons. Fit, performance, and no
> comebacks. Until now. Anyway, Ken has helped many times over the years
> when I needed rare stuff and he is a pleasure to work with .
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > From: kenneth wilford [mailto:kenwilfy@gmail.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:25 AM
> > To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> > Subject: Re: GW bigger brakes availability
> >
> > We have a supplier for our big brake kit. I would have to call them on
> Monday to see if they have stock. All of the wear items ( rotors and pads)
> are available from your local parts store and the calipers are Audi so you
> could source them later on if you had to.
> >
> > We have been selling big brake kits for about 15 years. No I can't just
> sell the hubs. Yes my business makes money (shocked expression). However
> I try to take some of that and give back to you folks as much as possible.
> > See www.vanagon.com<http://www.vanagon.com>
> > Ken Wilford at vanagain.com<http://vanagain.com>
> >
> > On Aug 5, 2017 11:13 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<
> mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>> wrote:
> > The GoWesty pads are a standard Pad. I forgot the number. When ready
> walk into a parts store and they can match them up. You should be able to
> get a pad that is even better.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List
> > [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com<mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>]
> > On Behalf Of Harry Hoffman
> > Sent: Friday, August 4, 2017 6:26 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Subject: Re: GW bigger brakes availability
> >
> > Can you still get the brake pads? I've got their kit and will eventually
> need to replace them.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Harry
> >
> > On Aug 4, 2017 2:04 PM, "Mark McCulley" <markmcculley@gmail.com<mailto:
> markmcculley@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> GoWesty has been "temporarily sold out" of their bigger brakes (
> >> http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=23870) for what
> >> seems like a long time (at least a couple of months). Has anyone
> >> spoken with them recently about availability?
> >>
> >> -Mark
> >>
>
--
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
| 
