In a message dated 2/17/00 7:58:27 AM Pacific Standard Time,
drew@interport.net writes:

<<
 Hummm....

 My thought is to drive around with inadequate brakes for a little while and
 then find out what the heck you are talking about. Do you mean we have to
 ##!!!!&&%!!!??? upgrade the brakes too?? >>

Hello Drew,

IMHO the Vanagon brakes were always just adequate. I don't know why VW didn't
use vented rotors to begin with. I am installing Eurospec's big brake
conversion along with 15" wheels and 30X9.50 BFG Mud terrain radials. Bigger
tires need bigger brakes just to get the same stopping power. I see that you
plan on going with the 6:17 R&P's as well. Now to get the trailing arm
problem solved......

John Wessels
'87 Syncro
European Motorsport
Livermore, CA