Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:12:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Big Brake options
Comments: To: vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net>
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I am looking for big brakes but doing nothing yet... Here is what I heard..
True or not I am not sure...

- Rear disk brakes are not as strong as drum brakes.

- Larger front ventilated or slotted disks are the way to go.

- BMW booster is a definite improvement which requires less effort to push
down the brake pedal.

Then again I didn't do anything yet to compare...

On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:

> I did it a few years ago to one of my 87 Syncros with otherwise stock
> brakes all around.
> It doesn't increase the braking capacity in any way, it just makes it
> FEEL better with less pedal pressure needed for the same amount of braking.
>
> I have some concern that the reduced foot pressure needed to apply heavy
> braking could make overheating the stock brakes more likely.
> The lighter foot pressure could deceive the driver into thinking they
> aren't stressing the brake system as much as they really are.
>
> I have a couple more of the BMW boosters but I'm not anxious to install
> them in my other vans with stock brakes. With larger vented discs up
> front I'd be more inclined to do it.
>
> Mark
>
> Jeff Palmer wrote:
> > Is it helpful to install a different booster on a stock system?  I’m
> going to have the dash out anyways for a new blower …
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jeff
> > 85 Westfalia with stock wheels and Continental tires!
> >
>