> ----------
> From: Brian Holm, Peugeotholm[SMTP:peugeots@plainfield.bypass.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 5:24 PM
> To: Les Winters
> Cc: peugeot@padui.org
> Subject: Re: 1987 505 STI Brake parts ?
>
> Les
>
> You are correct. All V6s have the ABS rotor, whether or not they have
> ABS.
> Also of course the big wheelbearings on a steering knuckle separate from
> the
> front strut. Let me know if you find a cheaper source for the rotors!
>
> Brian
>
> At 07:30 PM 6/1/98 -0400, Les Winters wrote:
> >At 06:30 PM 6/1/98 -0400, Brian Holm wrote:
> >
> > >Les
> > >
> > >You mist have an STI V6 with ABS brakes. ABS rotors are very
> expensive, at
> > >$320/pair. I can get you a pair for $300 (wow, what a deal).
> >
> >Brian ,
> >
> >I have a V6 STI allright, but with no ABS. Is it possible, that they put
> ABS
> >rotors on the car, and din't install the optional ABS system with them?
> >This would mean that I'm stuck with the expensive rotors for no good
> reason.
> >Even if I could replace them with non-ABS, I would have to buy the whole
> >assembly, and it doesn't sound cheap either.
> >
> > > A good used California rear caliper is $100. New rear rotors are
> $70/pr.
> > > I may have a pair of reground used ones for less.
> >
> >If I decide to keep the car I'll take those $70 rotors (the dealer is
> >asking $190
> >for them here). I'll probably go for the $100 calipers too (dealer price
> >$244)
> >
> >I received numerous tips and phone numbers from the members of this list,
> >thank you all very much. I will make some phone calls and calculations,
> >and if all goes well I can keep the car.
> >
> >I bought this car for $200, two years ago. Since then I've been using it
> >every
> >day. I put 70,000 miles on it, (total 190,000) and I use it hard. In this
> two
> >years I've never had to crank the engine for more than a second to start,
>
> >and it never stalled on me once. I don't have to add any oil between oil
> >changes, and engine is surprisingly powerful (I wonder what's the
> official
> >HP on this thing).
> >I don't think it takes 10 seconds from 0 to 60. Above all, I like it
> >because it's
> >comfortable, reliable, and it has a unique "personality".
> >
> >The two major problems are getting the parts, and finding a good
> mechanic.
> >I would love to do all the repairs myself, but I live in an apartment,
> parking
> >on the street, and I sold my big Snap-On tool box long ago.
> >
> >I'm glad I found this list, with all the helpful fellow Peugeot owners. I
> >feel like
> >I'm going to rent a garage, get some tools and have some fun after all.
> >
> >Les
> >
> >
> >--
> >Les Winters
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> >
> >
> >
> Brian Holm, Peugeotholm
> Supplying parts for Peugeots only, since 1969
> Plainfield, VT 802.454.7132 Fax 454.1310
>