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• FS: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:26:55 -0500
  ...Blue Rocks" Well Karl has listed both left and right ATE brake calipers on eBay for $99. I told him they go for over...
• Re: Front calipers '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:25:15 -0300 (ADT)
  What's so wrong with the calipers that you need new? I had one '71 crack a chunk out of the cylinder bore, wierd...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:14:58 -0800
  ...I tried to take some off some Golf calipers but > they were too small for the G60's. > > http://www.rangerovers.net/maintenance/brake4m...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...Hansen brake kits >Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:42:19 +0100 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Priority: 3 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X...
• Brakes sticking...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 11:45:01 -0700
  ...Does anyone know what might cause the caliper to not retract fully? Time to replace the rubber brake-line hoses and bleed the system...
• Brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:04:41 -0500
  ...It is coming from the front right brake. It's a light scratching noise like the caliper is not all the way open and...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:27:34 -0700
  ...If you're > talking about the caliper bolts, they are supposed to be replaced with every > brake job anyway. It's the small one...
• Re: Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:43:00 -0600
  Were there rusty spots on the rotor? If there's gunk? Either caliper,shock or possibly the inner rotor seal may be leaking? Velma...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 11:35:06 -0800
  ...the torque numbers >> are for the two bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub >> assembly? i am going to take...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:16:07 -0700
  ...but then generally, conventional brake fluid is hydroscopic I think is the word.. it absorbs water. It will even turn completely to water eventually...
• Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400
  Hi Folks, My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going with one if the repair kits...
• (Part) of brake line needed- 87
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:21:27 +0000
  Have a dilemma with my brake line not matching up with the caliper. It was suspected that I got a wrong side caliper because...
• Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:57:08 +1300
  >On 10/10/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: >> >> Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD >> vans...
• 1985 Front Spindle
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:07:46 -0400
  ...I need the one for late model bearings and early brake caliper. Thanks
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:12:08 -0400
  Looks like a Girling 4143 caliper. Trying to ding brake pads online is proving to be difficult. On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 10...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:22:09 -0400
  ...the Teves type of caliper. (similar to these http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_739_420/brake_caliper_-_ate_right.html ) I...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:10:17 -0700
  ...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: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!----is there and alternative? like this...?
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:51:23 -0800
  ...why not go to slotted rotor and stainless steel lines? you would get the better cooling, and better brake feel/force, and you would...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:21:06 -0700
  ...FWIW listers, the product that c/w the rebuilt calipers (in small "pillow bag") is called "Ceramlub 2800*F". They have a web presence...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:58:02 -0600
  ...Sticky caliper also. To fix, need to change drums and maybe >> calipers. >> >> My position: Brakes were perfect on way in, so something changed. The...
• FS: factory Vanagon alloy wheels with tires, 2 new brake calipers (Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:09:35 -0400
  ...Also, 2 brand new calipers, with carriers, Girling brand to fit '86 to '91 Vanagons, $100/pair, will ship. Karl M 301-416-2453
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 7 Aug 2017 14:05:20 -0400
  ...GW bigger brakes availability > > The GoWesty kit does not use an adapting bracket. The carrier appears to > be custom piece so the caliper combination...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
  That explanation would make sense except that the so called "big brake" calipers are usually with smaller piston area than stock calipers, not larger...
• Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 18:49:00 -0400
  ...I'll > replace the whole $%#^& unit. > > Somewhere someone has a front left brake caliper in a pile of "useful > items". Maybe its time to...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:19:46 -0700
  ...You can get a complete Vanagon rear > disc brake system for > about $1,500. > > Includes hubs, rotors, caliper adapters, calipers, > brake pads, brakelines, > screws...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:06:09 -0700
  ...hard to imagine they wouldn't be hyper careful about > rebuilding brake calipers. > But then again .......some employees tend to not have a lot...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 10:30:23 EDT
  ...Finally, if you changed the master cylinder before you changed your front brake pads and then compressed the pistons of the calipers without opening...
• Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 1 Jun 2023 23:26:28 -0500
  ...The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for my 85 Westfalia GL. I am having a bit of trouble figuring out...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...One piece of advice (came with doing drum brakes which are mechanically more complex, but the advice is still good for disk brakes) : Only...
• Fwd: RE: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 13:16:34 -0700
  ...His bill was @900 for a front brake job, I replaced MY ENTIRE brake system- Master cylinder, rebuilt calipers, pads, shoes, clutch master and...
• Brake question- 1985
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 21:57:10 -0700
  There is a chrome clip that attaches to two pins on the outside of the brake caliper. We had a recent brake job and...
• '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:34:01 -0500
  Is there any practical difference (mounting, whatever) between Girling and ATE calipers on the '86+ brakes? FLAPS wants to know which type, which I...
• Re: Brake Job $$$
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 13:33:15 -0800
  ...Thus, excluding hydraulic parts (caliper rebuild kits or calipers), I spent about $180 on the parts for the front brakes. I don't know...
• Re: Re-Using Front Caliper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:55:03 -0700
  On 11/5/04 9:50 PM, "tabe johnson" <xtabe@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Did my front brake pads today for the first time. > Easier...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:14:17 -0400
  ...and calipers when for not much more money they could bring the van into the late 20th century with VanCafe's Big Brake Kit...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:10:53 -0500
  ...A rusted piston or calipers will not move easily causing excessive brake where. With the piston extended you can pull back the rubber boot...
• Der Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 09:45:21 -0600
  ...It has been recommended to replace all of the brake fluid when doing a brake job. I don't do it, but them I...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:50:40 +0200
  ...It has new > calipers, vented rotors, hubs, pads, and brake lines. This is not an > aftermarket kit. All of the parts are stock VW...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:37:18 -0700
  ...Going on a trip knowing > > you have brake problem is a major act of negligence. Get them fixed right. Got the new calipers on...
• Re: early vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:23:38 -0600
  ...the calipers themselves. The 91 Vanagons use the same rear brakes and emergency brake system. You might find some high dollar Brembo brake system...
• Re: more on caliper replacement
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 18:03:47 -0600
  Do you know if there are ceramic brake pads available for Vanagons?? Cheers _________________ Jaime Forero jforero@sbcglobal.net Siempre Adelante!!! ������ �����! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:03:35 -0400
  ...week (can there be a dirtier job) and while removing the brake calipers the guide pin boots tore and crumpled. Does anyone have a...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  ...I purchased a Vanagon rear disc brake kit and it was shipped without enough padding in an overloaded box. As a result, during shipping...
• Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 13:43:43 -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...
• Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
  ...brakes. They are OLD...as in original calipers old. I currently need new rotors, so I thought that perhaps I should get new calipers...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  ...to a brake > shop to have them bleed my brakes. > > I have read that the lower bleeder screw on each caliper is for > draining...
• metal brake line Bubble flare Tee needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:31:33 -0400
  ...then go out to each caliper. Removing the brake lines has trashed the thread in the tee I have. Anyone know a supplier for...
• Hansen brake kits #6 (Porsche conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:36 +1200
  ...Hansen brake kits >Cc: >Bcc: >X-Attachments: > >Dear Raimund > >>The stock rear bearing housing doesn�t have the two bolt holes for the >>calipers...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:24:41 EDT
  ...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: Uneven Brake pad wear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:00:37 -0500
  ...what are > those things called ??) on the calipers seemed to move smoothly. Any > thoughts? The brake pressure regulator just controls the pressure > between front...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:40:31 -0400
  Check for leaks by the calipers... I had a front caliper blow out on my 84 about a year ago. My van was doing...
• Re: Steering Knuckle "Modification" + Brake Caliper questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:41:40 -0800
  Those calipers will most likely have been rebuilt in Surrey - I used to remember the name of the place but.... Its not rocket science...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:29:11 -0600
  ...Just not enough > room for that much moment-arm. > > Where brakes are concerned - I want it right. > > Any suggestions?? > > Thanks, > > John
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 22:21:38 -0800
  In my opinion brake jobs are the biggest racket going. My 2 cents (and the way I do it)... remove front tires examine rotors...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:03:26 -0800
  ...4-disc-brake For all who wanted more Info: Front: -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) -front caliper...
• anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:05:28 EST
  ...I've done this conversion on other vehicles using 914 or GTI/GLI calipers with built-in parking brake levers. The caliper gap is...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:08:07 -0700
  ...07, Matt Sutton <msutts@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering...
• Re: cheap caliper
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:32:51 -0500
  ...cheap caliper > > I was doing some brake work on the Vanagon over > the weekend and might need to replace my left side caliper. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:43:03 -0700
  ...in Germany people using >> the same Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 brake carrier and caliper with a 303mm >> Mercedes disc that didn't require the...
• Re: follow-up- loaded vs. unloaded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:26:00 -0400
  ...uloaded brake calipers. One source says unloaded is without pads and hardware, another mentinos pads but not hardware. I got a left and right...