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• Re: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 May 2012 00:47:33 -0400
  ...When they get real thin the heat from braking goes right into the calipers heating (or boiling) the fluid and damaging the seals. The...
• Re: Bleeder bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:18:06 -0700
  ...it's an american el cheapo ) 10mm on the front brake calipers. I always spray them with Kroil penetrating oil first thing.. as soon...
• How To Repair Rubber Flex Boots Disc Calipers 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 23:50:18 -0600
  Volks, Did a front brake job on the 87GL, okay I admit, farmed it out this time to Hans, (or was it Dieter?), long...
• Re: power steering failure.....no need to realign
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:39:52 -0600
  ...The archives have very explicit removal instructions, the set I left describes how to use a set of calipers (use dial indicator instrument if...
• Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:33:40 -0400
  ...If so any chance anyone has a good source for rebuilt calipers? I can't handle the $125 a piece right now.... By the...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:56:04 -0700
  ...hard lines from > MC to calipers. Proportioning valve. All replaced parts still ok. > > Over last few years (calipers + related not long ago) > > - Booster, (check...
• 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...
• Re: Euro van brakes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:38:24 +1300
  >A freind of mine in Belgium says he uses Eurovan (T4) discs in >conjunction with the SA big brake calipers. Keep in mind that...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:31:15 -0400
  The Passat rear calipers have very small cylinders and thin pads. That is why they have little effect on brake fluid level as they...
• Old / new steering boxes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 9 May 95 17:29:38 PDT
  ...bumpers, turn signals, brake calipers, heat/vent controls>. IMHO, the later ones really are better - don't know about retro- fitting though. Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHUZZAT...
• Re: Email Fact on Engine Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 15:15:50 -0700
  ...Otherwise, micrometers and calipers and balances for measures as for any motor proofing are needed. Setting the ring seals can be done with thumbs...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 02:40:12 -0500
  The calipers are frozen. Time for rebuild or replacement. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 May 2010 15:49:20 -0700
  ...THe driver side was a breeze to depress calipers and replace brake pads. ON the passenger side however, it seems that the inside caliper...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:51:14 -0500
  ...I still should rebuild the calipers, though. Mike '84 GL "Mongo" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hill" <hilltech@NETINS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• TruckFridge Wire Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:01:41 -0700
  ...Wire stripper will strip this wire at either #12 or #14 Wire doesn't look like #12, but calipers measure it close to 2...
• Re: front bleeder valves
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:05:42 -0800
  its tough, I had to get new calipers. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/05...
• Re: How to start a diesel engine after 5 years inactive
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:33:22 -0400
  ...Things like calipers/wheel and master cylinders tend to spew brake fluid after a couple years sitting. My Merkur sat for 5 years and...
• Re: Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 23:25:52 +1300
  ...Both 2wd and Syncro. >3) Several folks have upgraded to non-VW rotors and calipers. Some Porsche >4) Eurovan (aka T4) rotors will fit...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:08:21 -0600
  ...I was thinking of a pair of willwood or outlaw 4 piston calipers and working with my machine shop for mounting brackets them I...
• Re: brake parts... help ...NOBODY ???
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  08 Sep 96 22:16:50 EDT
  ...need of replacement, I wonder what kind of shape the rest of the calipers are in? Andy McKinley 75112.2101@compuserve.com '72 Westy
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:12:42 -0700
  ...Flush the system BEFORE replacing cylinders/calipers/hoses. You don't want them to see anything but new fluid. Don't install new stuff...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:03:26 -0800
  ...Not sure if Audi 5000 calipers fit. I have an Audi 5000 here, but it is still in use. So I didn�t have...
• Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:07:00 -0400
  ...I have a list member sending me 2 good used calipers that I hope will work out. This will be the first time I...
• Re: New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:27:14 -0700
  ...Instead, the guy told me I needed new calipers at $125 each. > I > said I used to rebuild them for the price of an...
• Audi turbo rotors on a v-gon (was: Re: Vented Rotors)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:49:17 -0400
  ...The calipers will not accommodate the extra thickness of a ventilated rotor. You could cross drill the rotor, but I don't know if...
• FS: some new parts at great prices
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:50:58 -0400
  ...Waterpump, 2.1 engine, new, not rebuilt, $40 (3) '86~'91 Front brake calipers, with bracket, new Girling, $70 each (2 L, 2 R...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:28:18 -0800
  ...I went with Audi A6 rotors and 200Q calipers for this reason, MUCH larger swept area. Karl Robert Smythe wrote: > Forgive my usual ignorance...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:45:23 +0000
  ...make sure the pistons of the calipers are not stuck....they tend to do that > on old calipers. > > Scott > www.turbovans.com > > ----- Original Message...
• 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...
• Dismantling Vanagons - Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 22:03:01 -0500
  ...14" set -93 Eurovan seats and benches -93 Eurovan rotors and calipers -93 Eurovan sliding door -93 Eurovan gas tank -95 Eurovan camper cabinets...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:20:03 -0500
  ...I have changed the > fluid > and adjusted the rear brakes, bled all the calipers/cylinders. It > stops > fine, but it just seems that I...
• 1985 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ray Wicker
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 16:15:27 EST
  ...I just put new batteries, tires, and brakes (drums, cynlinders, calipers, etc.) on it. It is brown with a tan interior. I'm asking...
• rubbing brakes.
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Stoppkotte
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 20:51:07 PDT
  ...I then turned my rotors and replaced the calipers. Same story. I have put some miles on since and there has been no change...
• Re: Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 17:46:58 -0700
  Richard, Fortunately, on my '84 you don't have to remove the calipers to replace the pads. I guess VW "improved" them with the...
• vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 20:57:12 -0700
  ...I now have new rear shoes and calipers. I just purchased a new master cylinder and upon draining all the nasty, partially blackish brake...
• Re: brakes, and wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:24:03 -0700
  ...I replaced front calipers on my syncro a few years ago, it wasn't the plan but did I them a few mean this...
• Brake drums warped - machining?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:57:56 -0700
  ...The old ones appear to have plenty of life left - although I don't have calipers large enough to measure them, they seem to...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings Revisited: What else to do
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:11:30 -0400
  ...The bus is a 1985 GL - has new springs and shocks - calipers - etc. So those basics are covered - what other "front end" stuff should...
• Re: '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 21:43:30 -0400
  ...Time for new calipers? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Possibly not. Use a C-clamp to compress the piston back in. You often cannot just "push" one back in...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 22:01:10 -0800
  ...Power Brake Bleeding > Volks, > > I replaced the wheel cylinders and calipers on my 85 GL. I have bled manual > brakes many times before, but...
• Re: diagnosis of brake issues - what do you all think? (was: Help...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:28:23 -0500
  ...Sticky (front) brake > calipers can do this. Same for brake shoes (in back). Riding around with your emergency brake on can make things nice...
• 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: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:24:06 +0100
  ...Not sure if Audi 5000 calipers fit. I have an Audi 5000 here, but it is still in use. So I didn�t have...
• Re: New Front Brake Rotor Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:58:10 -0700
  ...degrease the rotors with something like Brakleen > before you mount the calipers and pads.� I remember getting some new Brembo > rotors with a substantial...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:19:48 -0400
  ...If they're switching on *before* the brakes actually engage, you've got stuck calipers or some other mechanical issue. Yours, David
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:48:21 +0200
  ...bolts etc), but not the VW/AUDI off-the-shelf parts (calipers, rotors, pads etc)! The prices in the infomail are valid for these...
• FS:1985 Volkswagen Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 11:05:30 -0500
  ...It has new brakes > (Drums, cylinders, calipers, etc.), batteries and tires. It is brown with a > tan interior. I am asking $4,200 for...
• WATERCOOLED in4CyL GASKETS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 13:21:41 -0400
  ...THE GAS INCL- HEAD-GASKET AND 85mm REAR SEAL THE DIESEL- NO HG AND NOT SPECIFIC ON SEAL WHEN I TOO MY CALIPERS TO...
• Re: Am I the only one that 'checks out' every vanagon I pass?(Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 20:43:58 -0500
  ...Friday night, I managed to get a really nice pair of calipers of an '84GL in 23 minutes in the parking lot of the...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:54:08 -0400
  ...I mentioned in my original email that these are the Teves calipers. These do not swing up for pads. Instead, you drive out two...
• Re: Trouble bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 19 May 2004 16:17:59 -0700
  ...you need to do is open the bleeder on the front calipers, if it won't work with the power bleeder something is stopped...
• Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:23:51 -0800
  ...Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a unit? i.e. for one side at a time, put a...
• 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: Replacing brake rotors [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:29:08 -0800
  ...Possibly even do the front brakes, replace the rotors, and rebuild the calipers. Are there any parts of that job that you would suggest...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:25:38 -0600
  ...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: Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:29:09 -0500
  ...Can I swap out the old small calipers/discs for the '86 and up larger ones? I'm just trying to verify something I...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:12:59 -0500
  ...Maybe BenT will chime in here? All these kinds of larger front calipers/rotors require at least 15" rims. > > bob > >> Is there any good...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:25:50 -0400
  An 85 should have the 2 piston calipers. No guide pins or floating assemblies. Rebuilt calipers are probably available through a local flaps and...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:54:27 +1200
  ...I will eventually be buying their kit to fit front discs/calipers from a Porsche 993, or custom brakes to fit my 16" CLK...
• Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:25:02 -0800
  ...told me that the bleeders on the calipers looked very > rusty and worried that the calipers might need replacement as well. > > He said the...