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Subject:Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:42:52 -0800

On 7 Mar 2005 at 17:23, jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> wrote:

> At 03:04 PM 3/7/2005, you wrote:
> >At 01:38 PM 3/7/2005, you wrote:
> >>Better and a lot cheaper Audi turbo twin caliper brakes
> >>Leon
> >>86 Syncro
> >
> >Are they a simple bolt-on deal, or do they require some fabrication? I'm
> >looking at new calipers soon and might as well upgrade...
>
> Oi. A quick Google and I can answer my own question. M12 sized carrier
> holes need to machined out to M16 somewhat off-center of original holes.
> http://www.syncro.ca/AudiBrakes/default.htm

Ok, so how about 2WD vanagons? Does anyone know if the Audi brakes will fit in
the same way?Shawn Wright
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