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Subject:Re: Rotors, bearings and pads FS + Brake Advice
From:Tom Forhan
Date:Wed, 25 Dec 2002 15:52:08 -0800

Bob, I'm going with a full SA upgrade (make sure you
talk to all the various vendors about details) because
in the Rockies I never had a bad fade problem, which
is what drilled rotors are suppose to help with.

I just want to stop better.

Tom F.
--- Bob Allen <b.t.allen@MYACTV.NET> wrote:
> I have a set of freshly turned rotors with re-packed
> bearings and new pads off an 85 Vanagon FS    $50.00
> + shipping takes the lot.   Can't use them as I've
> gone off the deep end and Syncro'd-up hard.
>
> Would also welcome the collective advice of the
> All-Knowing List.
>
>  I drive an 86 Syncro Vanagon w/weekender interior,
> non Westy, already have 15" alloys and have modified
> the engine  for a bit more power. Live in Western MD
> and tend to travel in the mountainous areas mostly.
> (I know East Coast "mountains" barely Qualify)  Do I
> want the SA15" big brake kit or the much less
> expensive 14" cross drilled rotors?
>
> Thanks in advance  and Merry Christmas, Happy
> Hanukah, Cool Kwanzaa and Felicia Nevada  to All
> Bob Allen

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