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Subject:Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:04 -0800

I had to look them up -  Axxis is the new name for PBR's Repco brake pads.

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> For front brake pads I like the Axis Metal Masters. For rear shoes I try to
> go OEM (dealer).
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael Sullivan
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:55 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Brake Parts Reccommendation/Advice
>
> Happy Saturday.  Looks like it's time for brakes in Gringo.  Running 14in
> wheels and 185/14 Hankook RA08s.  Hearing alot of squealing in the front
> last couple of days.  Plan to flush system and intall new pads/shoes and
> inspect rotors.  Are there any recs on brake pads or just FLAPS?  Anything
> else to do while in there besides wheel bearings? Got a Bentley but if
> there
> is an archive on the prject , please LMK.  Thanks in advance.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>

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Jake

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