You, me, & a few dozen others I know. I've even asked Herman. He said
something like maybe once his project is done. I suspect that is his
polite way of saying 'no'.
BenT
Sent from my non-WBX Syncro
something like maybe once his project is done. I suspect that is his
polite way of saying 'no'.
BenT
Sent from my non-WBX Syncro
On Jul 6, 2010, at 11:42 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> Herman can come and work on my car anytime!
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>> BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Try Herman's blog. Second paragraph:
>>
>> http://vanagonsyncroproject-herman.blogspot.com/
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>>
>> BenT
>>
>> Sent from my small booster
>>
>> On Jul 6, 2010, at 11:16 PM, "bencroft96" <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
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>>> Scott,google bmw e30 brake booster vw t25.
>>> BenT, is this correct?
>>>
>>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Mr Scott Pitcher"
>>> <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ben T,
>>>>
>>>> Is there a great deal involved in changing over from a VW booster
>>>> to a BMW booster - especially seeing the booster is inside the
>>>> dash?
>>>>
>>>> Do you have any steps for the replacement of the booster set-up or
>>>> any helpful tips?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Skot.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: BenT Syncro
>>>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 2:34 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] improved braking
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi Les,
>>>>
>>>> Sorry I have been offline most of the day today. Best place to get
>>>> info on converting a standard T3 Syncro is Davdi Marshall's site in
>>>> Canada. Here's the link:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.syncro.ca/tech/audibrakes.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Keep in mind that Yurik's modification is for Syncro 16's as mine.
>>>> Our steering knuckle (aka suspension upright is designed to push
>>>> out the standard T3 calipers to clear the larger 276mm disc from
>>>> used on the Syncro 16. If you use the 276mm or 288mm Audi
>> 200/100/5000
>>>> Discs, the brake pads will sit 13mm off the edge of the disc. For
>>>> Syncro 16 owners, we simply move up to the Mercedes ML320-ML350
>>>> discs which are 303mm or the VW-Audi 312mm rotors.
>>>>
>>>> Calipers are dual-pistons form the same Audi 200/100/5000 series
>>>> as mentioned in David's article. As Ben Croft just posted, there is
>>>> a carrier which not require machining. They are for single piston
>>>> calipers. Overland in California claims they are proprietary design
>>>> but close examination suggest they are nothing more than the
>>>> carriers from the SA big brakes (276mm) with a Audi A6 caliper. In
>>>> the end the larger diameter discs give you better braking via
>>>> larger swept area. With the dual -pistons, you get better pedal
>>>> feel as well.
>>>>
>>>> Booster comes from any e30 BMW. In the US that is 1984-1991. My
>>>> former e30 was an 83 323i which had the same booster. Cost in the
>>>> US range from $50-$150 used.
>>>>
>>>> Don't forget the 14" wheels will not fit these brakes. There are
>>>> some minor corrections concerning spacers for the calipers in
>>>> David's site. Email me if you decide to go this route. My total
>>>> cost was less than half the commercially available kits.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> BenT
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Les Harris <leslieharris@...>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hartmut,
>>>>
>>>> From memory, Yurik's conversion was comprehensive and would have
>>>> included a matched booster. He has mentioned his conversion
>>>> previously but probably not in full detail. It will be worth
>>>> asking him for a detailed description.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ben,
>>>>
>>>> There are conversions that require some machining and some that
>>>> are bolt-on. Ben Tan in the US has good knowledge of what is
>>>> available and might be good enough to share it with us. Ben posted
>>>> detailed information some time ago but it would take some searching
>>>> to find it in the archives.
>>>>
>>>> Les
>>>>
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