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Date:         Sun, 11 Jul 1999 17:46:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
Comments: To: Richard O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
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Richard,


Fortunately, on my '84 you don't have to remove the calipers to replace
the pads.  I guess VW "improved" them with the '91's.


When it comes to brakes, especially the marginal Vanagon brakes, I don't
cut corners or cost anymore, it just isn't worth ANY risk.  Go to the
dealer and buy the bolts, even if they are $5 each and you have to beg
or borrow the money.  Do it right, do you think a top notch professional
mechanic would re-use brake parts the manufacturer says to replace?  If
you are going to do your own maintenance, do it like a pro!


Stuart, off soap box now.
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