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• Re: Brake fluid Test, yesterday's response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:10:14 -0400
  ...after an event where the cylinders or calipers get heated up and corrosion inside the cylinders, calipers, and brake lines. The VW is prone...
• Winkler/Oettinger brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:30:36 -0500
  ...the following is not for the faint of heart!): ______________________________________________________________________ The Oettinger brake assembly consists of 4 disc brakes (ventilated fronts) with solid brake calipers...
• brake bleeding problems...
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Fri, 10 May 2002 17:40:57 -0400
  ...the hose, but it just seems strange that both of the calipers would be bad. i'm sure i'm missing something. bentley says...
• Re: Rear disc brakes. Blower Motor. Secret Compartments.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:08:44 -0800
  ...Parking brakes via Wilwood spot calipers. I do not have it on my van. We finished one of someone else's which is now...
• Re: Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:54:15 -0500
  ...Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped? I just replaced my front bearings (requiring removal of the calipers) and my rear brake shoes...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:48:09 -0500
  ...the GoWesty Big Brake kit which > replaces the stock rotor and calipers with larger ones? > > We have installed the setup and found the rotors...
• FS: 2.1 waterboxer and all the extras from conversion
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 01:50:00 -0700
  ...Also converted to big brakes, so have a set of almost new front rotors, $40 and half set of pads + 2 rusty calipers, Call...
• Re: Brakes Not Releasing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 22:28:13 -0500
  ...Since your asking these questions, I would suggest getting a pair of rebuilt or new calipers. Beck Arnley has these for the Vanagon. You...
• Re: '87 Syncro brake failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 18:38:39 CST6CDT
  ...and lastly, the pedal sponginess was possibly getting the calipers so hot that the brake fluid boiled in the caliper-- gives a feeling like...
• Brake Problem....on '84
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:59:39 -0400
  OK....I just replaced the calipers, rotors, drums, hardware, cylinders, brake lines....everything but the master cylinder. Here are the symptoms: Little to no...
• Re: Installing Audi brakes on the Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 02:19:15 +1200
  ...Costs a lot less than the South African >brakes and probably more effective with the dual piston calipers too! > >Next comes the 312mmx25mm Audi...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:39:48 -0400
  ...I paid about $185 for the calipers, including e-brake cables, carriers, hoses and lines; the Passat carriers I got from ebay for about...
• Re: a proud new 83 owner
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Mon, 12 May 1997 11:00:14 -0400
  ...I don't know about calipers. Sean > Thanks > Rio > > rior@bigfoot.com
• Preparing steering knuckles or spindles
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 13:27:55 -0500
  ...They still have the rotors and calipers on them. So, If I remove all the items what is the best way to prepare them...
• Re: Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:26:32 +0000
  ...It this thing toast? I just put these calipers on two years ago. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:20:25 -0600
  Could it be a bad wheel cylinder? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:54...
• Firm brakes: Was spongy brakes
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:59:26 -0600
  I replaced the calipers on my 84 vanagon and bleed my brake lines (in the wrong order it seems, I did front first, then...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
  ...I have a used pair of calipers, with rebuilding kits, (two piston) if anyone is interested. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:57:36 -0700
  ...Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used Audi calipers. Rotors are SA T3 or Audi. Pads Merkur for the early (sans wear sensor...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:41:56 -0400
  ...More recently single-piston designs with sliding calipers have been popular as they're cheaper to build. Until lately nobody considered putting disk brakes...
• Re: Issue with brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:13:10 -0400
  Squeaking when not applied is due to them rubbing against the rotors, probably due to sticking calipers. Noise means rubbing, rubbing means friction, friction...
• bleeder repair update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:45:22 -0800
  ...Thanks to all that offered replacement calipers, but it seems that my local wrecker has a few pairs on hand and I need the...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:07 -0500
  ...the pads different composition with different cold FMSI friction codes? The calipers look the same in the available pictures but are they different? Are...
• Re: Oil pressure sender
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:13:05 -0500
  ...Find some calipers or something to reach in there. Larry A. On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast...
• fs 84 88 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 19:16:05 -0700
  ...brake auto shifter in the front floor hubs rotors axles windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is alot of good parts...
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 20:51:54 -0600
  ...than the SA kind. > <*http://tinyurl.com/zghde> > *Anyone recognize the calipers?* > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" John, Go to this link: http://groups...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:03:30 -0700
  ...Front pads and calipers are new in the spring. So > the problem must lie in the booster or the master cylinder, right? Tips on...
• From CV joints to wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 16:53:51 -0700
  ...On taking it off (next to socket head bolts, the mounting method for the calipers has to be the dumbest piece of engineering on...
• Re: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 10:56:22 -0600
  ...Upon inspecting the cylinder bore, I saw a little ridge of rust in both calipers on the wall of the bore that would be...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:19:37 -0700
  ...I had very good success with a local shop rebuilding my calipers using the dealer kit I gave them. They clean the calipers, hone...
• 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:12:30 -0400
  ...Apparently there are problems getting calipers and some of the other parts to complete the work. Engine seems to run fine although I still...
• Brake caliper bolts - why does Bentley says replace ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:51:12 -0400
  ...But why the calipers' bolts ? Is this really necessary and commonly done by experienced Vanagon owners ? Or do most reuse them unless they look...
• Re: adjusting front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 19:21:45 -0500
  You need to replace/rebuild your frozen calipers. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Larry...
• Were's all the brake fluid going??
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 01:09:54 -0600
  ...seeing fluid running down the rear brake plates or the front calipers. Could I have lost a seal going into the Vacuum Assist?? Any...
• Re: splash plate
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 05:47:42 -0800
  ...end of my 84 westy(shocks, rotors, bearings, varied bushings, hoses, calipers...). both sides combined, i have about 9 molecules worth of splash plates...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:27:20 -0700
  ...Also make sure you clean the calipers well, get all the dust off of them and use caliper lube on the moving parts (not...
• Re: Winkler 4-wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:46:21 +0100
  ...He designed a special adapter plate for the Audi calipers and mounted all together. The rims had to be changed to 16" (or 17...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:30:57 -0700
  In southern California On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:29 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at...
• Re: cooling system flush and other issues('81)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 09:42:50 -0400
  Bently has procedures for rebuilding calipers, very detailed I might add, however if yours is leaking it may be better to replace the whole...
• Vanagon List Specials- AFM, air boot, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:32:06 -0500
  ...I have the front Girling Calipers that will fit on any '86-91 Vanagon (syncro too) for $60 each. Again these are in limited...
• Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:35:44 -0700
  Ok, so if I am reasonably sure I have Teves/funky 1/3dia-recessed-area pistons in my calipers; and am definitely missing anything...
• Re: Vanagon-Mercedes wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:29:12 +1200
  ...need better brakes, and these wheels would not clear the 993 calipers. So I bought 18" wheels. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator...
• Re: Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 May 2012 00:11:49 -0400
  ...The calipers are not stuck, the tire pressure is equal. It all appears to be working properly. One thing I noticed however, is the...
• '83 Brake Magic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 08:53:48 -0700
  ...It took 1 full push till the calipers p[ushed down on the new pads. - took it for a quick spin, and it seemed...
• Re: Disc brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 17:37:55 +1200
  >Andrew wrote: >> >A couple of questions for the brake experts on the list. >> >Does the later 'floating' brake caliper have any braking advantages over...
• NEVER NEGLECT YOUR BUS
  Historical mailing list - randy johnson
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 23:22:11 EDT
  ...So far i've had to replace brake hoses, calipers, disc pads, brake fluid. Now i've got to install a new muffler. My...
• 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...
• Soft brake pedal, booster?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:29:26 -0400
  ...This spring I replaced the MC, front calipers, pads, rear drums, cylinders, and shoes. I bled the snot out of it. Adjusted the rears...
• Bug O Rama
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Mon, 25 May 1998 15:51:15 -0700
  ...close to the "A" arms on the suspention and to the calipers.....how bout it guys, has anyone done this before???? Ciao, Bob Calkins...
• Sticky brake saga....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:29:06 -0700
  ...I've replaced the rotors, calipers, hoses, and master cylinder, but none has improved the situation. Does anyone have any suggestions? The pedal feel...
• Re: 2.1 engine and parts, grille + headlights FS
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 07:35:52 -0400
  ...2 sets of front calipers to fit '86-on vans, $30 crusty set, $50 clean CA set. Good rectangular-headlight grille and all lights...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:10:33 -0700
  ...If your brakes aren't very good.....rebuild the calipers! Seeya, Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Free vanagon parts in California
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:53:21 EST
  ...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: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:25:48 -0400
  ...I'm wondering if I shouldn't rebuild calipers now. I'm seeing lots of pics of nasty old ones. Brakes are important. Does...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:44:39 -0400
  ...compared the two braking systems. Here is what I discovered: 1. Calipers are about the same size and although the newer style caliper is...
• Rocky Montain Motorworks Pricing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 04:13:25 -0600
  Volks, I ordered new Brake Calipers for my 85 GL from RMMW's. A day after I ordered them I was looking at their...
• Can't Bleed Brakes-84
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:25:47 -0600
  ...On one of the front calipers, I can get the BOTTOM bleeder to bleed clear brake fluid with no problem, but the TOP bleeder...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:22:26 -0400
  ...Of course, yes you do have to convert to >> 15" >> wheels to accomodate the larger discs and calipers. > > Can you use 15" steel wheels...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 09:35:04 -0500
  Why not just get a set of rebuilt calipers. Brakes are not a place to get someone else's used old stuff for parts...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
  ...If you install an SA big brake caliper or the Audi dual piston G60 calipers, you will find the brake pads sit 1/2...