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Subject:Re: Vanagon rear brakes
From:David Schwarze
Date:Mon, 13 Feb 1995 21:55:12 -0800 (PST)

David Kao writes:
> 
> I just checked around for prices of drums and shoes. This is what I got:
> 
>     VW dealer:       drum : $178.95 each
>                      shoes: $77.25 set
> 
>     FLAPS:           drum : $75 each (Brazilan)
>                             $84 each (German)
>                      shoes: $18.00 set
> 
> Can't resist the off brand prices. But I doubt that the shoes are any good.
> Any suggestions?

I've seen some awfully good looking drums in the junkyard that could be
had for a few bucks and turned, if not used outright.  Have you considered
getting used instead of spending over $150 for new ones?

-David

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SAIC Comsystems                 '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
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