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Subject:Re: VW obscene parts pricing
From:The Bus Depot
Date:Wed, 4 Sep 2002 17:05:38 -0400

> Knew a fellow that worked for the local Chrysler dealership parts counter.
> I asked him what the difference was between the FLAPS brake pads and the
> dealer brake pads.

Incidentally, I asked the same question to an OEM supplier of brake pads to
VW last year. His answer was that the pads they sold to VW were identical to
the ones they sold under their own name, except that the ones sold to VW
were pre-scuffed to prevent brake squeal when first installed.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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