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Subject:Big Brake options
From:Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:59:59 -0700

Steep grades with a number of tight corners pretty much have made me
consider the upgrade. Overall though I am happy with the stock brakes
around town or on the highway but not so much in those relatively rare but
other instances.

Bruce

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>  My Subie Converter also does Big Brake Conversions.  While initially test
> driving with the mechanic on my new EJ22 conversion, I asked him about Big
> Brake Conversions.  He has done many.  He paused, and said, "My Boss would
> kill me for this....but those Big Brake conversions are not all they are
> cracked up to be."
> Refreshing your current brakes with all new stuff might be something to
> consider.  Lots of opinions on this matter.
>
>     On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 3:08:25 PM PDT, Gil Ngai <
> eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Hello All,
>
> I have a 1985 GL in Alberta, Canada.
> To do a Big Brake conversion, I understand I need the spindles and caliper
> bolts from an '86 and up. Do I need anything else?
> And are Burly and GoWesty the only sources to purchase?
> Is there a more economical option?
> The USD converted to Canadian plus shipping is just deadly.
>
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