Tony,

Rock Auto has the Bendix for $33.38 with shipping
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=30&partnum=D45A&a
=FR30-D45A-44384

I also changed my rotors, wheel bearings / races and calipers when I did my
front brakes... just tired of the brake dust now!

You really don't need to go to extremes to get good braking with a Vanagon.

Stick with good solid stock Brembo rotors / cross drilling really isn't
necessary, or advised for Vanagon applications.
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251407617A

Change your master cylinder, it's an easy job and improves braking.
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251611021CEC

Go with 2 new front calipers... you'll have to custom bend brake lines, but
that is a simple task.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3670&search_phrase=brake%20cal
ipers&start=

The front brake hoses can make a world of difference, if you have never
replaced them.  A cheap and quick fix as well.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3451&search_phrase=brake%20lin
es&start=

There are "power slot" rotors, however I fail to see the value and frankly,
just replacing lines and components will give you all the stopping you will
ever need.

Use a good dot-4, brake fluid, like Castrol LMA.  Bleed your brakes every
year!

Hope this helps!

If you want me to give you a hand changing these out... let me know, I'd be
happy to help you do this.  I have all the tools at my place.

Jack R.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of T
Collins
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:14 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Ceramic Brakes Pads

Hi guys,

I do not have much to contribute except that I am watching this emails for
new tips on front brakes. Could you also trow up some prices with your
respective parts?

Thanks,
Tony

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have just recently replaced the rotors and pads on my 82 diesel westy.
> Brembo rotors I think, and PBR Deluxe Ceramic pads.  I could not get the
> PBR
> Ultimates as they appear to not make those for the Vanagons any more a
> boufter being bought by their present owner.
>
> So far, so good.  About 200 miles on them, or so.  Don't know how these
> compare with the Bendix pads.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
>

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