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• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:32:26 -0400
  ...And that goes for all > rotating electric and carburetors and calipers and such. And that is why I offer both options. For those who...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  Stan, some of us have the later model Vanagons with the much larger single piston in the calipers. The "C" clamp is very useful...
• Trouble bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:33:27 -0700
  ...however when I open the bleeder on either of the front calipers no fluid will come out. I've read in the Bentley that...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:52:18 -0700
  ...Rebuilt calipers are probably available through a local flaps > and can probably get hem for under $100. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• 13 Busses in Ecology Junk Yard (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Fraser
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:58:32 -0800
  ...missing calipers Rear Brakes: out to wheels Engine/Trans: neither CVs/Axles: yes Windshield: yes Driver Door: none Passenger Door: none Side Door: none...
• Caliper rebuild confession
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:47:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I bought two rebuild kits for the calipers on my '71 a few months back from RMMW. Probably paid too much but what the...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 07:58:52 -0400
  ...The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for my 85 Westfalia GL. I am having a bit of trouble figuring out...
• Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:58:22 -0800
  ...My concern is down the road when it needs new pads, rotors, or calipers how easy or hard will they be to find? Stock...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:16:37 -0500
  ...of converting my '87 syncro to Audi G60 brakes. > >Took the calipers to a machine shop to get the mounting holes rebored to the...
• FS: Blower motors, Non-Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 00:11:18 EDT
  ...tires, radiator, air flow meter, sliding door handle, front doors(free), rear hatch(free), fuel injectors, high beam lenses, steel wheels, calipers, grills, ignition...
• squeeky wheel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 19:22:14 -0800
  ...So I get new rotors, new calipers and I'm still hearing a horrible squeeking sound from the front wheels. I'm puzzled. I...
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:45:35 -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...
• air in clutch?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:11:24 -0500
  ...Everything was new from the master cylinder to the calipers. I tried a pressure bleeder but either me or the unit didn't work...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:10:27 -0500
  You would have to get the steering knuckles off an '86 or newer model in order to use the newer brake rotors and calipers...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:16:34 -0700
  ...Modern calipers use this type of system, with a carrier that bolts to the spindle/upright and the caliper attaches to these pins. There...
• 1988 Carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 13:26:30 -0800
  ...2 months old alternator - Brake rotors turned, new brake pads, new calipers - All 4 feel bearings repacked - 4 new NGKBP6ET - Distributor cap and rotor...
• Website! '78 VW Westfalia FS in San Diego, CA
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 11:07:18 -0800
  ...Extremely clean westfalia with complete '79 motor, 44K on VW Canada rebuild, runs excellent, recent CV joints, brake calipers, recent quality paint, new window...
• No Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:06:09 -0400
  Help! Replaced worn front brake pads ( I compressed the pistons in the calipers using a clamp) after which the previously good brake pedal was...
• Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 02:22:42 -0800
  ...Comes with 2 new rotors, 2 new calipers, set of pads, some pad retainer springs, and pair of hoses. It's set up for...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:20:13 -0500
  I sorta thought the reason to flush brake fluid every two years was to keep the absorbed water from rusting out the calipers, brake...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:20:58 -0500
  ...The statement that the Small Car Big Brake Kit has Chinese rotors and calipers is false according to the ebay "ask seller a question...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  ...I have also read that on the early two piston type > calipers, that one needs to bleed upper and lower bleeder screw on > each...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:42:10 -0700
  Take it apart ,clean it up with a scotchbrite pad ,replace the o rings and put it back together again . They are normally plugged...
• FS: Many parts (less now)-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 02:55:38 EDT
  ...3) 1 new front rotor 1988 front spindle- 2 SOLD 1988 calipers WITH mount- 2 SOLD 1988 front rotor backing plate- 2 SOLD (4...
• Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:24:38 -0400
  ...Does anyone know how to remove these without removing the entire assembly (brakelines, calipers, tie-rods, etc). I am thinking a wheel puller would...
• Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:58:48 -0600
  ...My van has the Girling calipers, and this presented an interesting dilema. The pistons had to be pushed back into the housings so the...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:50:35 -0400
  Finally found my records for the new calipers but it doesn't mention the brand. I tried to look it up on FrankCondelli.com...
• Brake Pads Worn At An Angle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 22 May 2015 19:34:53 -0700
  ...Teves calipers on an '81 bus. PBR pads, no silencing shims installed. Is it abnormal for brake pads to wear at an angle? (front...
• RE: Adding a PS rack to a early Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Apr 97 03:04:34 UT
  ...While your upgrading things, you can also upgrade the front brakes by installing the latter spindles with the calipers and brake hoses. This too...
• 88 84 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -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: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:21:34 -0800
  ...knuckle (AKA suspension uprights)? The mounting holes and system for the calipers will be different when comparing your 84 to the 86 -later vans...
• Re: [WetWesties] Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:37:35 -0700
  ...The calipers are > not stuck, the tire pressure is equal. It all appears to be working > properly. One thing I noticed however, is the...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:43:03 -0700
  ...He redrilled my > Audi dual-piston calipers but installation on my Syncro 16 requires a > larger > 300mm disc. > Sounds like 303 would be almost...
• Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:12:07 -0700
  ...convert to SA Big Brakes Option "A" conversion requires new uprights, spindles, calipers rotors and bearings. This option could be the cheapest and parts...
• Re: Brakes went out
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:04:34 -0700
  ...Only thing we haven't done is calipers and brake lines. She is now stopping, very well, I may add. Some of you may...
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 18:00:21 +0000
  ...I was trying to get at the front calipers and wheels, both of which ended up fairly unuseable. On the '85 the fronts came...
• Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:03:12 EDT
  ...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: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:46:14 -0700
  ...If your calipers only activate from one side with the other side a passive pad the disk has to be pushed over to contact...
• FS: the rest of the '87
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:29:36 -0400
  ...Front calipers were good when it last ran (1 year ago.) All parts reasonable offer but you got to pull them. In Morgantown, WV...
• Re: splash shields
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:21:19 -0800
  ...I'm talking > about the ones behind the front brake calipers. Are these NLA or dealer > item only. Mine seem to be disintegrating over...
• Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:21:45 -0700
  ...Audi dual-piston calipers w/ 303mm rotors. 50 series tires. In each application, the wheel and tire assembly weighs less than the stock bare...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:55:07 -0700
  ...Nice to know re copper antiseize. >> >> FWIW listers, the product that c/w the rebuilt calipers (in small >> "pillow bag") �is called "Ceramlub 2800...
• FS: Many parts-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:13:56 EDT
  ...good condition 1 new front rotor 1988 front spindle- 2 1988 calipers WITH mount- 2 1988 front rotor backing plate- 2 1988 front lower...
• Re: diagnosis of brake issues - what do you all think? (was: Help...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:55:25 EST
  ...Sticky (front) brake calipers can do this. Same for brake shoes (in back). Someone pretty much has to tbe agt the van when the...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:24:32 -0400
  ...Of course, yes you do have to convert to 15" wheels to accomodate the larger discs and calipers. For the rears, I understand that...
• Parting out a 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:49:43 -0400
  ...maybe the engine cover? Brake calipers? (new set on there in 2005 or 06). S&S headers (steel) bout the same time. Let me...
• RE: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 05:09:46 UT
  ...Now the upgrade is the fact that early BMW 3 series calipers are a direct bolt on replacement for earlier 914's and fit...
• Re: anti squeel shims install questions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:28:30 -0700
  I ran PBR pads without metal shims, on my 1981 Westy with ATE calipers. They did not squeal for many miles. The backside of...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:45:37 -0400
  I'd take them apart yourself first and see if they are pitted inside or not. I had to rebuild the ones on my...
• Front end Vibration eliminated...Finally
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 20:36:11 EDT
  ...After I replaced my front ball joints, replaced my front rotors and bearings and rebuilt my calipers, I no longer have any vibrations: even...
• Re: grinding and growling
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:37:18 -0500
  ...I just had the rear brakes checked, and > they're fine, and the front brakes were done last fall, with new rotors, > calipers, and...
• Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 01:27:16 -0500
  I just replaced my front bearings (requiring removal of the calipers) and my rear brake shoes. When I went to test drive the car...
• Re: Riddle me this... Honda Brake question NVC!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:45:42 -0700
  ...Is there some kind of proportioning valve (or similar) that limits hydrualic pressure to rear calipers? I know my 81 Westy has one! If...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:40:30 -0400
  ...I have the single piston Girling calipers on >> the >> 86 and up vans. The pads are not held with pins. The caliper is already...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:52:53 -0400
  ...Maybe you had an 86? Which calipers did you have for the front brakes? Single or dual piston. 86 got the later single piston...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 5 May 2018 15:08:00 +0000
  ...and causing fade - also pools at low spots like wheel cylinders, calipers and slave cylinders and leads to corrosion. Not all that expensive for...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 11:23:21 -0800
  ...I don't know any > details but it appears the calipers may have been redesigned. > > -Mark > > On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:03...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 09:52:27 -0700
  ...It's worth finding out, I have all my calipers done by Goldline > Brakes, and have for 40 years. http://www.goldlinebrakes.com/ > > Stuart...
• FS-1985 WESTY-$2,300.00 Hit all new parts
  Historical mailing list - Charles Roberts
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 00:55:44 EDT
  ...New heads, air box, rebuilt power steering unit, fuel pump/lines/filters,shocks, CV joints, brakes/calipers master cyclinder,etc., good tires, passenger seat...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 31 May 2002 23:56:27 -0400
  ...Use a large C-clamp instead of a caliper retractor to open up your brake calipers. You can use a razor blade instead of...