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magician
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It's probably my computer settings ... but I can't see all of loogy's pictures ... is it just me?
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Christopher Schimke
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Joined: August 03, 2005
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Location: PNW
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| It's probably my computer settings ... but I can't see all of loogy's pictures ... is it just me? |
Nope, not your computer. There were a bunch of broken links. They should be all fixed now. Sorry about that.
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pete000
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Location: Ocala FL
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Make a kit and make some money ! , I want a set too !
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Vanagon Nut
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Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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I have several thousand miles on the conversion and I couldn't be happier. .... I have been searching for ANY reason to change something in the system that could make it better and the only thing that I could find was a possible brake pad change. |
Chris. Thanks so much for posting what you did.
How have the front caliper brackets (ears) held up? They look very stout. I imagine they are holding up fine. You used mild steel to make them?
I'd be curious to see if something like that could be done with the early steering knuckle.
Thanks.
Neil.
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kustomizingkid
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Love it!
The hard line rear is the only thing that I dislike... That really should have a soft line between the caliper and the hardline. |
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Christopher Schimke
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How have the front caliper brackets (ears) held up? They look very stout. I imagine they are holding up fine. You used mild steel to make them?
I'd be curious to see if something like that could be done with the early steering knuckle.
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Neil, the brackets worked out great. Never a problem at all.
And yes, you could definitely do the same thing with a set of early spindles. I just happened to have had the late spindles so that is what I used.
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| The hard line rear is the only thing that I dislike... That really should have a soft line between the caliper and the hardline. |
That was a temporary measure to get the van on the road quicker until I could find the correct soft line.
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Vanagon Nut
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Thanks a lot Chris.
It might be beyond my skill set but I'd think
that given all the info and images you, and others have posted, it wouldn't be rocket surgery to make a template then get someone to water cut a couple plates.
Neil.
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uncommonvw
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Location: Jordan, ON Canada
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This braking kit looks awesome! Aside from the underpowered engine this is definitely an upgrade that should be tops on a Vanagon owners "to do" list.
Couple of questions.
Since you are running a business I would assume that this awesome brake upgrade kit would not be offered as a kit due to possible liability issues?
Would you consider producing some of the specially machined parts and allow the customer to purchase the remaining off the shelf parts?
When machining the stock front rotor down to use as a hub is the machining unique to the rotor or can it be a one size fits all approach? Is there a blueprint or similar drawing available that I could take to a local machinist to have done? |
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nij_tp
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Location: Amherst NH
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: **Update** OH.......MY.........GOSH!!!!! Brakes |
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Chris,
I know this resurrecting an old post but......,
Did you have any measurements for the adapter brackets you made, or do you sell them through the T3 site. I know you spent R&D time so don't want to insult but I just don't have the time or access to the tools to play with machining stuff in the hope that I get it right. I would rather pay for plans or the actual items. The calipers etc are as you say shelf items.
Thanks in advance
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