Re: [T3] question on rear disc brakes continued...

[Toby Erkson <air_cooled_nut@pobox.com>]

<x-flowed>I agree w/Keith.  Stock brakes are MORE than adequate!  If you want 
better braking then the first thing you do is get stickier tires, 
period!  Yeah, you may only get 20-30 thousand miles out of them instead 
of 40+ but I know you will stop more quickly and, as a bonus, your 
handling will improve as well (better tire-to-road grip).  Next thing to 
do is get better pads/shoes (more towards performance).  Change your 
brake fluid every two years (minimum!) and make sure the brake lines are 
in good condition (for example, no bulging).

   Toby Erkson  --  air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
   '72 VW Squareback, '95 VW Jetta, '81 Gold Wing, '73 Porsche 914
   http://www.icbm.org/
   Portland, Oregon



Keith Park wrote:

>  In a nutshell... then dont touch the stock brakes, they are more than
> adequate but put bigger wheels and tires on it.  Tire choice is most
> important, and some of the very stickey tires that will stop on a dime on
> dry warm roads are lousy on cold wet ones...

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