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Subject:Re: Who can sell me cross drilled Syncro disc?
From:Helmut Zeidler
Date:Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:49:19 +0200

>I am looking to replace my front discs
>on my Syncro.  First of all are
>there vented "GTI" discs for it or is
>there just the solid style rotors.
>If vented rotors are not an option
>where can I get cross drilled rotors?
>Here in BC there are lots of hills so
>brake cooling is essential.
VW South Africa is using 277 mm vented
disks for the front axle of a Vanagon.
I'm waiting for an answer from SA on this
to get part numbers and check availability
in Germany.

A lot of people are searching for better
brakes for their powered-up Vanagons.
One fellow, working at VAG, shut up
ordering the 4 disk brake from Oettinger,
as it was not deliverable. He made his
own: Vented disk and brakeshoes came
from an Audi RS2. The disk has been machined
to fit, and he has to use 17" rims. I'm
still investigating in this.

>Also, is there a source when I can
>convert to LT28 brakes?
I heard about, that this should be an option, but do not
have details.

Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi