Can you describe how you did the rear disc brakes?

I'd really like those.

Mike

On 1/19/05 9:00 AM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote:

> So, DC got it's first sticking snow of the year. Maybe only an inch or
> two on the streets. Cars (and SUVs) all over the place (i.e. NOT in
> their lanes).
>
> This was the first chance to drive my Syncro Westy in the snow since
> the 6 cylinder Subaru engine went in last summer. I had also had the
> brakes upgraded (SA big brakes up front, discs in the back). So this
> was the first good opportunitiy to check out the handling of the van in
> slippery conditions.
>
> The EG33 engine is DEFINITELY heavier than a waterboxer engine, and
> that extra weight is noticable most when the road surface is slick.
>
> The new brakes kick in VERY strongly, so I have to be even more
> gingerly when braking.
>
> A stock Vanagon Syncro is a WONDERFUL vehicle in snow. When driving in
> slick conditions like this, too much HP can be a bad thing as it allows
> you to very easily spin your tires (even in a syncro.) The EG33 engine
> has a LOT more power than a stock waterboxer, which means having to be
> more careful when first moving (getting 3 wheels spinning is quite the
> novelty for me.)
>
> Saturday, here in DC, might give us something more significant to play
> in...but since I'll be the host of a party, I won't have the chance to
> slip slide away...
>
>