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• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:20:25 -0600
  ...You are saying that I could install Audi A6 front rotors and calipers on the vanagon without an adaptor...they just bolt up? And...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:41:45 -0400
  ...I believe that exact same caliper was replaced 6 years ago and was somewhere in the $300's. The other one looks like it...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > > Jamie, Go get a caliper press at Autozone for about $5. You do not need to > remove the calipers...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  ...I have also read that on the early two piston type > calipers, that one needs to bleed upper and lower bleeder screw on > each...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:00:52 -0400
  Rebut calipers often show failure by leaking. It is normal for the brakes to rub a little. That is part of the plan. Rubbing...
• Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:38:47 -0700
  ...New rotors, "factory" rebuilt ATE calipers, pads all messed up with brake fluid. http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/faultyaterebuiltcaliper Questions: Is this type of failure...
• Re: 82 westy brake troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:33:38 -0600
  ...What would cause this? a bad sticking piston within the caliper? ------------- Old calipers often stick, sometimes the rubber seal is pinched. --------------- Reinspected the entire...
• Disc upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:01:01 +1200
  ...If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers would need altering also; if the discs have a wider swept area larger calipers and pads would...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:06:33 -0700
  Sorry, I thought everyone knew about Roseburg, OR, USA
• Will '90 Calipers fit on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:07:53 -0700
  Header says it all. Thanks, Karl Wolz
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:52:06 -0400
  ...It (they) can be professionally rebuilt, or buy two new calipers (it's always best to replace in pairs IMHO). Here is a rebuilder...
• FS: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:26:55 -0500
  ...Please note that most of us have Girling calipers but the few who do have ATE should go after this one. The right one...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:40:42 -0500
  ...Sticky caliper also. To fix, need to change drums and maybe calipers. My position: Brakes were perfect on way in, so something changed. The...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 11:35:06 -0800
  ...torque numbers >> are for the two bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub >> assembly? i am going to take off...
• Re: Front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:23:44 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:10 PM, neil N<musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Inspect entire caliper. Mine looked fine from above. View...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 22:23:49 -0500
  > Can you be more specific about these calipers? > What's so different about them? Frankly, I can't say I've ever had reason...
• Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:25:39 -0400
  ...Is the caliper bad? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:17:16 -0800
  The caliper dust caps can be inspected w/o too much effort. A dental mirror may help to see the underside. Removing pads may...
• Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:23:18 -0800
  ...caliper brakes >>Leon >>86 Syncro > >Are they a simple bolt-on deal, or do they require some fabrication? I'm >looking at new calipers...
• Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:55:50 -0700
  ...What I've done: - applied penetrating fluid - applied heat to caliper body (butane torch, nothing too hot) - tapped on the end of the bleeder...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:47:52 -0600
  ...bob On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Jake de Villiers < crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Bad news is that the caliper was...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:34:40 EST
  ...use to adjust the angular position of the notches in the caliper piston on the '85 Vanagon. These notches have to engage the tabs...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:19:02 EDT
  ...BMA on Victory in Burbank has good prices on OEM calipers. If you're holding out for a good price on the calipers you...
• Re: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:28:41 -0400
  It's been a few weeks - I had a local shop in Fall City replace the caliper as I thought it would be a...
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:33:13 -0700
  ...They may have lost my business too not just the sale of a caliper. Absolutely. Oxy-acetylene. And me w/o that! Thought maybe...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:12:59 -0600
  ...caliper pics > > posted a couple of pics of my brake caliper fiasco here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ > > I hope...
• Brake pedal pumping.
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:22:20 -0500
  ...Replaced one caliper and one rotor, and bled system. Only replaced the one rotor that was at minimum spec, the other was fine. Used...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:00:14 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > I use a crowbar-like tool to pop off the bearing caps. > > > > you can undo the caliper and leave it...
• Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:41:57 -0700
  ...Second questions - could this possible failure cause the caliper pistons to not go back in after pressing the brake pedal? Or do I need...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 19:09:24 -0500
  ...pistons in the calipers are > sticking, and 2. the fluid return hole in the master cylinder is blocked > thereby holding hydraulic pressure in the...
• Re: Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 14:52:45 -0800
  ...But how the *#$&^ do you get the piston back into the caliper??? I have done dozens of caliper rebuilds and I have NEVER had...
• Re: Brake dust indicator
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:49:15 -0700
  ...Every time I've had a stuck caliper one pad has been near zero and the other fine. Do you have a parking brake...
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:05:32 -0800
  ...The caliper is simpler and likely less expensive. I can't >> remember whether the pads are larger. >> >> Yours, >> David
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:17:58 -0700
  In retrospect, caliper bolts should always be loosened before removing the spindle assembly, obviously. Maybe you got them that way. Drive me nuts when...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
  ...I use a tiny bit of copper anti-seize compound on the edge of the pads...where they slide in the caliper. ' Barely any...
• Re: Wheel squeal more info solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:21:38 -0400
  ...Just like you Mark, it was a break caliper. It is now replaced. Heidi, my main driver, reported the break pedal was the same...
• Thread size of vanagon brake fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:43:42 -0500
  What is the thread pitch and diameter on vanagon calipers? Thanks, Jim
• Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:47:01 -0500
  ...How would one know if they had Girling or ATE Calipers on theyre Vanagon? Of course if you can read the caliper that gives...
• Re: ATE/Teves Rebuilt Caliper Question (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:34:38 -0700
  On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > The rebuilt calipers I got each came...
• Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 07:53:47 -0700
  I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc brakes, they...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:19:35 -0400
  ...It was the first time I rebuilt calipers. It was a time consuming job. I later bought some rebuilt ones on ebay just in...
• Re: PEX front bearings WARNING
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:21:05 -0700
  ...caliper firmly mounted ( stock vanagon caliper has a bracket on the caliper there for the hose-to-pipe junction there ) .. - mounted to the caliper...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:25:17 -0400
  ...Then use a screw driver to be inserted into the caliper pin slot, rotating it to remove any debris. 10. Use some brake cleaner...
• Remanufactured calipers from Rockauto
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:12:45 -0700
  I forgot to mention, they come with the new brakepad pins and spring too. Courtney
• Brake question ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:20:39 EDT
  Folks,Will 1987 Vanagon front Brake Rotors,Calipers fit on my 1985? Thank You ahead of time.
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 May 2015 09:51:22 -0600
  ...I suspect the rebuilt calipers I >> installed >> several years ago, never worked 100% correctly due to poor quality >> assembly or >> parts. i.e. one...
• Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 09:33:41 -0700
  ...Before I did my calipers, the brakes were fairly firm (but stuck on one side). I bought my calipers from busdepot, so I assume...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:53:44 -0400
  ...Anyone know where I can get them? VW part numbers (you need two of each) for ATE calipers (pad retaining spring is cross-shaped...
• Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:12:28 -0400
  ...On front engine platforms, the ULT is excellent for aggressive street and autocross use in the front calipers. It also works very well in...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:47:50 -0500
  ...They are OLD...as in original calipers old. I currently need new rotors, so I thought that perhaps I should get new calipers as...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:49:45 +0000
  ...Haven't come across a caliper like this before. Don't > like it. > > I'm wondering if I shouldn't rebuild calipers now. I...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:27:58 -0700
  This upgrade was done on my van by the previous owner.� I am pretty sure he pulled the calipers from an Audi and sent...
• Moderator Comment Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:50:57 -0700
  ...If you read the info on the company site, you may discover the calipers are rebuilt in the US. Some of us may not...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 04:35:30 +1200
  ...Easy to do if you know the tricks. > Eric > >Koontz, Mark wrote: > >>I'm looking for a [good] used set of front brake calipers...
• Re: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:11:27 -0700
  ...Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > It's been a few weeks - I had a local shop in Fall City replace...
• Re: new calipers (e.g., from busdepot)?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:52:55 -0700
  ...These replaced original, never rebuilt, calipers on my 84 Westy… after my > first failure when drivers side seal failed and started leaking at 190k...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:54:13 -0700
  ...When I finally got things > replaces and was able to install the kit, the calipers seemed a little snug > but I thought they were...
• Re: Brake Fluid Bleed Questions/cup holders
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 22:08:05 -0800
  I've looked all over the calipers on our '90 Carat and there is only one bleed screw per side. I think the thing...
• front brake calipers- do I need new or can I ....
  Historical mailing list - dieselslave
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 13:06:34 -0500
  Anyone out there have any suggestions on changing out front brake caliper on 1984 VW Vanagon w/ 1.9 4speed? Who sells , what not...