> > many aftermaket pads with no luck. They are not even close to be usable
> > in my several attempts to use them. VW must have realized the brake
issue
> > so they upgraded it for the 86+ models among other reasons.
> >
> > I am concerned that once VW dealers no longer carry them I would be
> > out of luck for good brake pads.
> >
Curious have you tried the aussie PRB Deluxe Organic
http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=1797191363&pct=1431818013&
ct=1037650427