I also want to have rear discs. I have Audi 100 (A6) discs with the 112mm
5-bolt pattern and calipers. Getting the discs onto the hub is not the
problem... but where to mount the calipers ??? 4-disc brake kits from
Oettinger have a complete new bearing housing (?) with holes for mounting
the calipers.
Also, I can get a complete set of Audi RS2 brakes (4 rotors, 4 calipers).
That would be the perfect brake for my Audi V6 vanagon...

Raimund
http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner

----- Original Message -----
From: Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 8:05 PM
Subject: anyone done REAR DISCS?

> I'm considering converting rear drums to disc. I plan on using early
Vanagon
> front rotors if it will fit inside the rear hub. Does anyone know what the
> diameter of the early front hub is versus the rear hub on my '87? It could
> save me a trip to the local wreckers.
>
> I'm uncertain as to which caliper to use yet. I've done this conversion on
> other vehicles using 914 or GTI/GLI calipers with built-in  parking brake
> levers. The caliper gap is tight but I think I can make it fit. The
Vanagon
> is a very heavy vehicle. Therefore, I'm a bit concerned whether this is a
> wise choice. Considering that most of the braking is done by the front
> (brakes), should I be?
>
> When I converted my Fox Wagon, I discovered that VW was thoughtful enough
to
> include a variable brake proportioning valve. Is there one in the Vanagon?
>
> I don't have Bentley manual for this vehicle yet. Inquiries by phone with
> some who did, yielded nothing useful. Per my friend, no dimensions are
> indicated in the Bentley nor can he locate reference to proportioning
valve.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben
> Citadel Properties.
> San Francisco
> (650) 994-7253
>
> '87 GL Vanagon
> '88 Fox Wagon
> '89 Jetta GL
> '80 Rabbit pick-up
> '83 323i BMW (gray market)
> '72 911 Targa (soon to be parted out)
> '76 914 converted to 914-6 configuration
> '79 Mercedes 280TE (gray market)
> 80 Mercedes 300D
>