I'm pretty sure that both kits are true bolt-ons, Tom.
You will have to install wheel bearings in the hubs.

Given the price differential, I'd opt for the Van-Cafe Kit with stainless
flex hoses all around.  It should still come in at a similar price to
Smallcar's with a significant upgrade in pedal feel.

I went through the parts catalogues at Bow Wow with Harold & Tim and have a
list of Audi part numbers for calipers, rotors and pads, which is the
direction I'll be going.  I have had some experience with adapting parts and
think its very doable.  Probably cost the same in the end if you figure in
the time, but............

Seeya, Jake

On 3/4/07, Tom Salicos <Tom@salicos.com> wrote:
>
> I'm planning on buying a "Big Brake" front disk brake kit from either
> Van-Caf� or SmallCar. I'd like to get  inputs on ease of install,
> completeness of instructions, post-install problems, etc.  I'm not so much
> a
> mechanic and understand that there is at least a little bit of machine
> shop
> work to be done.  I already have 15" Rheins installed.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom Salicos
> '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
>

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Jake
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