Hi all, well you have probably heard more from me in the last week than 2yrs
before.

I have installed a set of vanagon rear discs on the back of my 76 baja TD,
really a trick setup. I had to custom design and build trailing arms for the
van hub/bearing assmbly, (nice that they bolt on)

well the thick of the rear discs is I am using Audi 5000T rear rotors ($35
ea) and SUBARU front calipers (salvage yard) they have a front parking
brake, (I do not think the saab does)
 I do have a template for the caliper mounts (but there are 2 bolt spacings
and I am not sure for what years they change) I use late 80's Subies.
They stop my 30" dirt tires very easily and feel great. I only have one
concern for this set up. The rotor thickness is less than the suby and there
is a greater chance of spitting a pad as they wear down. I guess I'll just
have to change them seasonally (only $10)

I tried using the Audi 5000T front vented rotors but they are toooo thick
for the calipers to grasp.
to find bigger/thicker calipers I am looking for a set of GM rears for
camaro/caddy/?? they are fairly standard and once I have a set I can develop
a set of brackets.

One last note is that the rear hubs need to be machined down to the right
diameter. Bring a rotor to your machinist. and the studs are too short for
the aluminum rims.

all done and said the rear suspension of my vanagon baja bug is quite a
pretty sight. But I am just starting on my Van.  you'll get to see them at
eastcoast meets next spring

any other Q's feel free to P-mail me.

 Dan Stevens
 RED BUG RESTO
 STEVENS MFG
76 BAJA TD
82 VAN WEEKENDER intercooled TD

PS. don't scrap those rear bearing assemblies with your junk vans
(I'll buy them for a fair price)