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Subject:Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
From:developtrust
Date:Fri, 23 Nov 2001 00:05:00 -0800

I'm curious as a newbie to the sophistication some of you have about
upgrades to the vanagon. I am wondering why some of you are installing disc
brakes on the back. Is it a better braking system? Is it worth the effort?

William

----- Original Message -----
From: "Raimund Feussner" <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:

> I think I didn�t mention one fact yet:
>
>
> The front Audi brake system is only for the 2WDs yet. The rear fits on
both
> 2WD
> and 4WD 14".
>
> Sorry, but I am first completing the setup I need for my Van, then I�ll
look
> for a syncro version.
>
> AFAIK the syncro needs very THICK spacers between hub and Audi rotor to
make
> the rotor fit under the Audi caliper. But no definite measurements yet...
>
> Raimund