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• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:22:13 +0000
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• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +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: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 11:17:05 -1000
  Do the big brake kit's calipers have larger pistons than stock ? that would account for more brake pedal travel. Since pads ride 'just...
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:48:13 -0600
  ...AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > If you mean caliper, since it's in the front, no I don't think so...
• brake piston adjustment/pliers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:40:56 -0700
  Hi All, In trying to again solve my obnoxiously-squeaky FRight brakes, I learned that the caliper (Teves aka ATE on the ETKA, AFAIK...
• Re: ATE Powerdisc Rotors for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:25:38 +1200
  I assume that these discs are standard diameter, swept area and thickness, and so will fit the stock calipers? Personally, I would be more...
• Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:54:31 -0400
  ...I left the old caliper hooked up to the brake line, while I did everthing else (in other words, I didn't want to...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 May 2015 11:52:31 -0700
  ...I could see the lip on that piston was beat up but wasn't sure > if the step was there when caliper was new...
• More on Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:58:26 EDT
  ...Bearings, races, pads, rotors, calipers, etc...which calipers are better, ATE or Girling? I understand most Vanagons came with ATE as OEM equipment. Are...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:05:42 -0700
  ...with, say, a caliper, can air get into the caliper when fluid is being pushed out bleeder? On 7/22/15, Jim Felder <jim...
• RE: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 05:09:46 UT
  ...The pads are much larger and the caliper is now a single piston. The rotors are increased in thickness from 13 to 15 mm...
• Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
  ...I "added" two (2) washers as spacers of about 3mm, between the carrier and caliper, which center the rotor in the caliper. Two washers...
• Re: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 16:38:15 -0500 (EST)
  I have a set of 914 calipers and rotors for sale $500 (includes car). Derek '87 Syncro
• Brake Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:47:27 -0800
  Has anyone investigaged fitting larger rotors/calipers to the front of the Vanagon or rear disks? Thanks, Todd '88 Vanagon
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:03:26 -0800
  ...Front: -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) -front caliper from same Audi(s) -288mm diameter, 25mm thick Rear...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:29:05 -0700
  ...source for rebuilt ATE calipers? On 6/19/2012 7:45 PM, Jason wrote: > Flush your brake fluid guys! Out of both ports. There...
• Re: WANTED: used Vangon brake caliper 86-91 left
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 06:06:10 EDT
  ...used Vangon brake caliper 86-91 left Marcus, I have a used one and new one take your choice. From my <A HREF="http...
• Re: Front squeaking after 20 min
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:12:12 -0400
  Brake pads are likely stuck or binding in the caliper mounts. Take a part and clean all rust-corrosion. Make sure pads can move...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:06:09 -0800
  Sounds like seized calipers and you're only getting real braking from the rears. Because of the greater excursion of the slave cylinders they...
• Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:26:05 -0500
  ...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: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:19:45 -0400
  ...Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle Hi all. I don't have an impact wrench. This is for '86+ style steering knuckles. With...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 22:49:54 -0800
  ...Any binding and you have a bad caliper or warped disk. The rears should rub a little, kind of intermittently, but still be reasonably...
• front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 14:17:02 CST6CDT
  ...i've been very pleased with just exchanging the questionable, somewhat sticky old calipers on high milers with rebuilts... and it seems when rotors...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:29:08 -0800
  Smallcar also sells a front brake kit using Audi twin piston calipers: http://www.smallcar.com/brakekitft.htm Tom --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 17:07:31 -0700
  ...means at least 15", most likely 16" wheels to clear the > calipers on any of the high quality kits; -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
• Leaking Caliper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 8:54:46 MST
  ...do the trick, and from those pessimists who think a new caliper is in order. FWIW...There doesn't seem to be any pulling...
• How do I put South African Big Brakes on an 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:00:28 -0500
  ...2 vented rotors 2 replacement hubs l&r complete calipers 2 brake hoses 4 3.5mm spacer washers (3.5 mm thick) to position...
• Re: subject Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:28:08 -0400
  ...Rather than trying to rebuild that caliper, I just replaced it. My best guess is that your caliper isn't working properly internally and...
• Re: Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:40:52 -0600
  ...The caliper and the > caliper parts (except pads) have a pretty good coating of general gunk. > Brake lines were replaced recently, but I guess...
• Re: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:33:58 -0400
  ...Thanks, Andree On Wed, 18 Aug 2010, greg@pottsfamily.ca wrote: > Hi Andree, > > Calipers are available new for not a lot of $$$; If you...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 11:26:00 +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: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 12:32:03 EST
  ...For clarification purposes, I believe you to mean the small bolts which bolt the caliper to the carrier and NOT the bigger bolts which...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:10:44 -0500
  Check that the wheel is not hitting the caliper housing. Sent from Outlook Mail<http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550987> for Windows 10...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:48:05 +1200
  >Why bother rebuilding calipers when you can get new ones for less than $50 >each? Conservation of resources!
• Re: Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:37:22 -0700
  Are you sure that you don't have clipers for the '86 and up years? They are different from the 80-85.
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:11:19 -0500
  Just to add to what Dennis has said, many of the early Vanagon brake calipers are missing the shims. I have replaced the pads...
• Re: '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 21:43:30 -0400
  Attempting to replace front pads but the piston in the caliper won't budge. Decided to open the bleeder valve to reduce the pressure...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:08:26 -0700
  ...Includes hubs, rotors, caliper adapters, calipers, brake pads, brakelines, screws, shims and studs. The track width is not changed and the bolt pattern is...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 03:53:33 EDT
  ...I never changed out or adjusted any of the brake parts in this operation (not that the caliper is adjustable). Now, a few years...
• Why not fix it? was:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 09:45:35 -0400
  Larry- Why not take the caliper to a machine shop? They could weld a small bolt on to the fragment of ez-out/bleed...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:24:06 +0100
  ...Front: -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) -front caliper from same Audi(s) -288mm diameter, 25mm thick Rear...
• Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:10:06 EST
  ...braking--and I haven't fully checked out why-sticking caliper? lazy caliper on left front? Alignment out? But if the master cylinder is...
• Re: 87 syncro brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - aj plattner
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:04:12 -0500
  hey can anyone clear up a question i have @ brake calipers..i ordered replacement rebuilt caliper for my girling single piston and get a...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:35:43 -0700
  It&#39;s an 84, according to the plate on the door. Scott, you actually worked on it in PT....
• Re: Will '90 Calipers fit on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:24:42 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > > Header says it all. > Karl, Nope. Bus from 8/72 up will, though. Larry
• Re: Vendors turning up wrong from caliper. Anyone know what's going on?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 11:11:52 -0600
  I have seen plenty of ATE and Girling calipers (my van had both until recently) and the have all had the angled, top-drilled...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:13:24 -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: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 07:43:47 -0400
  ...what is the > symptoms of a sticking caliper? i dont hear any dragging... but the brakes > do > suck on this van..... > > any ideas as...
• Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:13:48 -0700
  ...If maladjusted brake shows are causing a low pedal (it pumps up), does this initial low pedal give caliper pistons less to "push against...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:02:25 +0100
  >How is this different for the South African Big Brake kit? Are you using >single piston calipers? Are the pistons any bigger than the...
• Re: brake pedal pumping / master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 20:50:48 -0600
  ...install new pads 2) caliper piston binding, probably coroded, try rebuilding them, it's easy 3) possible worn ball joints 4) possible worn tie...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:09:24 +0000
  ...Particularly with front calipers, when you see only a dribble coming out of the bleed screw instead of a good squirt...I replace both...
• 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  ...If you want to keep your 16"-wheels, we could make a kit with brembo-rotor with 310mm diameter and 993 turbo calipers and...
• Re: Stuff Page Volkswagen vanagon syncro
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 14:07:55 -0600
  I liked the Porsche brake calipers.. boxer calipers? anyone know? I can't read German At 01:08 PM 2/17/2003 -0500, Marc...
• Re: '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 07:26:49 EDT
  I've got new Girling calipers for '86-91 Vanagons for $55 each + shipping. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:56 -0400
  ...I suspect the rebuilt calipers I > >> installed > >> several years ago, never worked 100% correctly due to poor quality > >> assembly or > >> parts. i.e. one...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:35 -0500
  ...wrote: > >> Thanks everyone for their help this weekend with the frozen caliper. �It�s >> definitely dead. �Looking over the old receipt, that one was...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:50:48 -0500
  ...SA brakes came with new bearings and new calipers (over 130 each for stock calipers). It was an easy choice. The SA brakes would...
• Re: Audi G60 Caliper Carriers, source?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 06:06:21 -0700
  ...can get, or happen to have a spare set of Audi > Caliper Carriers used on the G60 equipped cars such as the 200 quatro...
• brake bleeding problems...
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Fri, 10 May 2002 17:40:57 -0400
  ...i removed the brake line at the caliper and fluid driped out, so it's not the hose, but it just seems strange that...