> 6 years ago I got pads from Van Café, and they generate more dust than any > I’ve ever used on any vehicle. My wheels are nearly black with dust in 500 > miles of city driving. I don’t know what brand they were, but what are you > folks using that you like? We have had good luck with these Italian made pads and shoes, and they're also reasonably priced. We have to import them directly, but they are better than most of what's currently sold in the U.S. (which are largely Chinese made at this point, even if they carry German or U.S. brand names). Unfortunately I am not sure how much longer they'll be available, as the factory has started discontinuing the Bus versions gradually from oldest to newest. Very possibly the Vanagon ones will be next to go. http://www.busdepot.com/d195sm (thru 1985) http://www.busdepot.com/d3029a (1986 up) http://www.busdepot.com/251609537l (shoes) Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com |
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