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• Re: Pads
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 09:13:28 -0700
  ...pads at 15-20Kmi. Job is simple, messy, satisfying and inexpensive. ATE and Brembo make pads that are OE on vanagons. For braking efficiency...
• Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:52:01 -0600
  ...When we got to the campsite, though, he ate with us (no kitchen) and hung out with us (no space) and then slept in...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:29:36 +0100
  ...In addition, I believe these calipers are ATE or Girling brand. I have read of many people that uses the 900 calipers on the...
• Re: Bus Depot Sucks HUMOR
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:47:18 -0500
  ...them. > I paid 80$ from a local source for the same ATE clutch cylinder that Bus > Depot sells for about 37$ > You just can...
• RE: politically correct?!?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrig
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 13:04:32 PDT
  ...FOOD DETAILS As for food on our expedition, we ate out on the rare occasion(maybe 4 times the whole trip), and my diet...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:35:30 -0700
  Just for giggles I checked my 68-79 Van Bentley, since late Bays used the same calipers as early Vanagons, AFAIK. They show the...
• Re: FS: mint condition 82-84 westy front seat (brown/tan/blue vertical stripe)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:25:11 -0800
  ...I picked up the free tranny, ATE brake calipers, brake MC & booster. I gave the brakes to a fellow Vanagoner who needed them. Yes...
• Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:06:46 -0600
  ...http://catalog.importrp.com/item.wws?mfr=ATE&sku=BMW018726&source=GOOGLEBASE ) (I'm not interested in installing a used booster.) My understanding is...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:11:42 -0700
  ...Autohausaz (my preference as my parents are in AZ, and I need it there fast) has drums by 'OP parts', TRW or ATE cylinders...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:22:35 -0700
  ...So I'll grab the BeckArnley for today, and drop in ATEs when they arrive. I will try to confirm brand of the old...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 7 May 2005 18:59:00 -0600
  ...www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5010D700T&c ategoryid=27400> jimt On 5/7/05 6:25 PM, "Dusty Edwards" <dusty...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:32:06 -0800
  ...On my Teves (aka ATE) I found that a nail, or small OD drift and ball pein hammer worked fine if pin sticky. (rusty...
• Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:52:38 -0800
  ...I am using the ATE brand, and can say that the shoes echo the shape of the drum exactly. However, since the upper part...
• Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (Short)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 07:12:18 -0700
  ...In one of the episodes, they even ATE the > little guys. That was more than 35 years ago IIRC. > > BenT
• Re: Wheel cylinders with springs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:18:45 -0400
  ...to push the pistons out. Golf/Jettas, etc also had them. ATE is the only supplier I know that is still installing them. If...
• AFM
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 10:10:12 -0500
  ...And...don't even dare to pull out in traffic!! The only thing else that was done was that my mechinic atempted to adjust...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:12:22 -0400
  ...Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Volks, > > The local car wash ate my antenna this past weekend. Am i doomed to > dealer prices on...
• Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:13:48 -0700
  ...Even with new spring loaded type ATE wheel cylinders, correctly assembled parts, I still find that it takes several applications of brakes to get...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 05:58:10 EDT
  ...The local car wash ate my antenna this past weekend. Am i doomed to dealer prices on a replacement, or is there an affordable...
• Re: My first Friday post: fix the planet!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:04:10 -0800
  ...home of Gowesty January 8 2010 ate lunch in a garden cafe on the patio had to park the vehicle in the shade when...
• Tailgate Awnings from Bonny Scotland
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 21:13:52 +0100
  ...Same info source) -- Malcolm Malcolm Bebb bebb@embetech.demon.co.uk Tel/Fax (44) 01202 772162 Test Solutions ATE User Documentation Mobile 0468 377456
• Re: email names <VERY Friday>
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:40:10 -0700
  ...you know, with these big junniper bushes that were taking >over the country with mind control of the birds and animals that ate >the...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:34:35 -0500
  ...booster was functioning correctly? Is it >> possible that either a new ATE or BMW would have helped? >> >> How much work was it to modify...
• Re: [WetWesties] CampervanCulture - Windshield Replace
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 26 May 2011 10:43:30 -0700
  ...If it's just you, you just ate the cost! > Another benefit is their warranty. They repair any rock chips for the life > of...
• Re: clutch
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 20:42:44 -0700
  ...At least it's an easy job, but ATE or FTE is making bank on these. tx, bmc :) Ben McCafferty ben@volkscafe.com Volks...
• Re: Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:24:58 +1300
  ...and grew into an Aussie-only Valiant in the 70s & 80s, some with very hot 6s which ate V8s on the racetracks. -- Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:31:48 -0700
  ...I ordered new ATE cylinders, ?? drums and 'Enduro' shoes from Autohausaz, mainly because they had stock, price was good, and I know they ship...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: Baja Whales 2016 trip
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 13:36:47 -0700
  ...We ate at various cafes and taco stands along the > way and people got a real taste of Baja. Here is a link to...
• Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:10:35 -0800
  Warren, At least replace the hoses that ate hard to get to. After that, you can replace them at your leasure (hopefully). Cheers, Jeff...
• Tiny Trip report.
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 10:32:14 -0400
  ...We ate lunch on the peak of Goodnow and the kids scampered around the fire watch's cabin. There is also a well, a...
• Re: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 May 2013 09:56:47 -0700
  ...website out of Quebec for Atelier SPK who make > canvas (I think with good reviews?) > http://www.atelierspk.com/Install.html > So there seems...
• Vanagon front suspension/track question?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:06:36 +0000
  ...steering knuckle compatible with an '85 Vanagon, both using the early ATE brakes. The track change listed is quite trivial (.6") and if indeed...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 10:41:41 -0500
  ...problem sooner than necessary, if I don't spend the monto use the best coolant and the cleanest ater now. Your thoughts? Thanks, Woody
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:42:34 -0700
  Ken, early Vanagons came with both ATE and Girling brand calipers. They use the same pads and bolt to the same knuckles but take...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:23:39 -0800
  ...I was surprised at how much paint this part "ate up". It could use even a 4th coat but that ain't gonna happen...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 20:50:42 -0400
  ...And different part numbers for Girling, ATE and others. > > > > Suggestions welcome!! > > > > Thanks > > Jeff
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:12:30 -0700
  ...So I > finally put new high quality ATE drums on and it still does it! So I > wasted my money! > > Is it possible a...
• Re: How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:49:25 -0400
  ...How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4 Hi, A while back my tiico I4 ate it driving down the freeway. I've taken...
• Re: brake pads - what is recommended?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:19:21 -0500
  ...Get the dealer spring kits and ATE wheel cylinders. Properly assembled and adjusted, you will be amazed at the results. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:43:56 -0700
  ...There were some ATE calipers also fitted around 89 but these use a different carrier mated to them. Since the guide pins are what...
• Re: 91 GL HEAD GASKETS/WATERPUMP
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:27:31 -0500
  ...Wednesday, January 15, 1997 3:30 PM > > HI I RECENTLY HAD THE COOLANT TUBE(THE LONG ONE BACK TO FRONT) FAIL > AFTER REPEATED ATEMPTS...
• Re: Whats your dream bus?
  Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 08:14:50 -0500
  ...Soon as I got it home, the tranny leaked oil! They reuiblt it and ate the bill. This time with my Carat, I dissected...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:12:06 -0500
  ...Due to the fluid loss he can't tell if the caliper is a girling or ATE. He did not seem to see other...
• Closeout pricing on parts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:08:13 -0400
  ...I also obtained a small quantity of original German ATE wheel cylinders for '72-91 busses and Vanagons, for $14.95 each, which is...
• Re: Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:09:35 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> Time to get a Pit Bull!! > > > Yeah, like the one that ATE an 8-year-old...
• Re: Rear Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:38:10 -0500
  ...It's still not wanting to trun freely and ate another fuse. Can I save it or do I need a new one? <snip...
• We made it home
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:52:04 -0700
  ...It took us a bit longer than we hoped, because we ate at a questionable KFC. We all proceeded to get really ill, and...
• The rust that almost ate my hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:25:47 -0400
  So I have steel wheels on my on the Brick. When I bought the Vanagon It did not have any hubcaps and the rims...
• Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:45:19 -0400
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > yes, mice can destroy a car... > not a vanagon, but.... > 3 weeks ago my parents Caprice wagon failed to start...
• Re: brake bleeder sizes
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:25:40 -0500
  ...Assuming you have ATE brand Calliper in front. Front Calliper size = Rear drum size = Slave cylinder = Thanks, that is well worth the $40 bucks...
• Re: good Samaritans...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:15:23 -0500
  ...We ate some of it and when he left he took what was left with him to use for a snack in his lunch...
• Re: question of oil level (II)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 1 Oct 94 21:54:05 PDT
  ...Thank you dear....... > We ate hot-pockets and fudge bars at the Circle-K while waiting for > the tow truck to come. Mmmmmmmmm yummy...
• re dagnab varmits
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Thu, 3 Oct 1996 22:59:04 -0700
  ...I don't know how they got in, but they not only ate a bunch of food, they also chewed their way through several...
• Re: Other driving distractions - who has a dash cam?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500
  ...helped me in a hit and run sideswipe > last year that ate my cladding and crumpled B pillar a bit. > > Yrs, > d > > On Sat...
• New vs. reman calipers (was front turn lenses '72 bus)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 01:40:26 -0400
  ...It is definitely new, came in an ATE box from Germany with all new hardware (pins, spring plates, and shims). All nice and cad...
• Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:20:55 -0700
  ...can I just buy the damping plates? Also, has anyone bought ATE calipers from BusDepot? The price is good, but the picture looks like...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 11:40:57 -0700
  ...So I finally put new high quality ATE drums on and it still does it! So I wasted my money! Is it possible a...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 15:44:42 -0800
  ...aren't any Grizzlies in CA? Should I restart > the "Urban > Myth" pics w/ the Grizzly in Alaska that ate the hunter? > > Grin, > > Tom >
• Re: Help in northern Ontario...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:40:52 -0700
  ...of course, the bearing eploded and the disk >> ate >> the spindle... >> >> So those 2 girls are in need of a left spindle, the mechanic...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:10:12 -0400
  ...Don't atempt on a >> really >> cold day. Heat gun really sets the material and will be a real PI to >> remove. Almost felt...