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Subject:Re: Winkler/Oettinger brakes
From:David Marshall
Date:Wed, 2 Dec 1998 17:45:09 -0800

I was told by someone, somewhere that Audi 5000 Quattro brakes can be used.
 Which end, I don't know...

At 20:30 02/12/98 -0500, Michael J. Sullivan wrote:
>Dear List,
>
>From the Winkler catalog, translated via AltaVista
>(Warning: the following is not for the faint of heart!):
>
>______________________________________________________________________
>The Oettinger brake assembly consists of 4 disc brakes (ventilated fronts)
>with solid brake calipers and a dual-servo emergency brake. It not only
>improves stopping times, but also performs with unusual durability, even if
>heavy trailers are pulled. A prerequisite for the installation: 15 or 16
>inch wheels.
>
>Vanagon -- DM 3.950 (currently approx. $2350 US)
>Vanagon Syncro -- DM 4.500 (currently approx. $2678 US)
>
>Oettinger brake booster, 10 inch -- DM 611 (currently approx. $363 US)
>______________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>Not mentioned are where one gets spare brake pads!
>It would be nice if they were stock Porsche/BMW/Mercedes replacement parts
>-- anyone know?
>
>
>Cheers,
>
>Michael J. Sullivan
>
>

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