Date:         Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:29:36 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
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Benjamin Tan wrote:

> Re. the Vanagon disc: I was inspecting some of my available parts tonight
> (morning now). I have a couple of sets of GTI/GLI rear disc brakes. I think
> these calipers may work. They have a very narrow slot for the rotor but
> appear to be easily clearanced. I checked Porsche 914 calipers and decided
> that they did not appear strong enough for the Vanagon. I also have Mercedes,
> 911, & BMW rear disc brakes on hand but decided that drum-style parking
> brakes would be more complicated to adapt. GTI/GLI calipers have built-in
> parking brake levers.

Ok, now you all think I have lost it completely! But consider these: front
calipers from the old Saab 900 Turbo. Why? Well, the front calipers are way
larger than the rear, for more stopping power, everybody knows that. Also the
Turbo model has big phat calipers to match the 175 hp engine. And that particular
Saab has its hand brake on the front!!! Actually all the old 900s, and the 99s
has the parking brake on the front. In addition, I believe these calipers are ATE
or Girling brand. I have read of many people that uses the 900 calipers on the
rear, just for the parking brake.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i