In a message dated 98-06-27 08:58:28 EDT, you write:

> Back to the brakes, if memory serves Car and Driver's
>  standard 2WD Vanagon non-Westy stopped 70 to 0 mph in 201 ft, I think it
was
>  around '85 or so."

I've got a few old Road & Track articles:

1980 Vanagon test (aircooled engine):
Braking
from 60 MPH         164ft.
from 80 MPH          na

1983.5 Vanagon test (waterboxer):
Braking
from 60 MPH       178ft.
from 80 MPH       297ft.

control in panic stop: EXCELLENT (1980)  VERY GOOD (1983.5)
overall brake rating: VERY GOOD (1908 & 1983.5)

The above are for the non-Westy Vanagon.

Jeff
83.5 Westy
NY