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• 82 westy brake troubles...2nd master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 21:50:28 -0800
  ...New seals on the front calipers(didn't need them)new rubber brake hoses,new rotors and pads. Rear brakes appear to be fine...
• Re: Fw: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:50:53 -0400
  FYI, I just rebuilt my calipers, put in two new rear wheel cylinders, new jurid brake shoes, new VW dealer front pads, new rotors...
• Re: Front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:23:44 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:10 PM, neil N<musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Inspect entire caliper. Mine looked fine from above. View...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 22:23:49 -0500
  > Can you be more specific about these calipers? > What's so different about them? Frankly, I can't say I've ever had reason...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:37:46 -0800
  ...caliper > brakes > >>Leon > >>86 Syncro > > > >Are they a simple bolt-on deal, or do they require > some fabrication? I'm > >looking at new calipers...
• Re: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 11:16:34 -0700
  Scott, The only way you can go with the oversized (RSA - Republic of South Africa) rotors/calipers is if you go up to 15...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:20:05 -0800
  ...Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro] I don't see why folks go to the trouble of rebuilding these calipers. I have them...
• Re: Rear disc brake for Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:12:40 -0500
  ...has tried disc brakes on the rear of the Vanagon. What is the source of the rear discs and calipers? Audi Quattro? VW? Subaru...
• Big Brake questions?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:23 -0600
  ...for cost effective options to upgrade my brakes. My neighbors machine shop can make my caliper brackets for a very reasonable price so going...
• Re: Front Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:38:26 EDT
  ...Calipers on your van. On my website at http://www.vanagain.com I have a How-To article on changing your front brakes. Just...
• Best Brand Brake parts?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:30:28 -0700
  ...Kevlar/Ceramic brake pads. Don't think I need something that hi tech. --- ;^) But..... Am going to replace front pads, rotors and possibly calipers...
• VW brake caliper Question(non vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sun, 7 May 2006 13:44:30 -0400
  ...Rear disk brake calipers on my 87 Jetta- They are a bad design, even the guy who sold them told me this. The E...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:00:34 -0700
  ...86+ brakes have only one bleed screw in each of the fronts. The > earlier type had an upper and lower on each caliper, or...
• 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...
• Re: Thread size of vanagon brake fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:37:45 -0700
  ...2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > What is the thread pitch and diameter on vanagon calipers? > > Thanks, > > Jim >
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:59:23 -0500
  ...86+ brakes have only one bleed screw in each of the fronts. The earlier > type had an upper and lower on each caliper, or...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:34:36 -0500
  ...turbo calipers and >> >race-brake-pads from ferodo, pagid or performance friction. >>This setup >> >would be comparable to the 993 turbo brakes and will...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:31:15 -0700
  ...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: 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...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:11:15 -0700
  ...From Step 6 of Part 5 "Front brake caliper - overhaul": "Under no circumstances should the two halves of the caliper be separated" It also...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:10:16 -0700
  ...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: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:28:41 -0400
  ...City replace the caliper as I thought it would be a simple thing, but it turned into an ordeal! The brakes are still spongy...
• Re: First year of Disk Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Fri, 5 May 1995 17:15:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In 73' the brakes calipers were enlarged. Most of you got > the T4 engine with it though. What do you mean "hence the number...
• Re: Differences in SA Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:32:23 -0800
  We're talking about the South African big brakes. The 2wd version comes with replacement hubs and separate brake rotors (in place of the...
• 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: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:44:54 -0700
  ...The other thought is that maybe that's how the older style brake system works vs my '88 with the newer style calipers and...
• New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:18 -0700
  I took my van in for front brake pads after pulling the wheels and determining that the rotors were good. I was expecting to...
• Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 22:52:24 -0700
  ...Both Bentley and Haynes say that I must use NEW self locking bolts when refastening the brake caliper housing. Is that true?? Is that...
• Re: Front brake question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:44:04 -0400
  ...Front brake question Can I put 86-on calipers and rotors on a 85 GL? From what I can tell from the Bentley the...
• Re: brake light weirdness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:56:50 -0500
  At 04:35 PM 3/3/2011, Woody Halsey wrote: >Dear All, > >The brake light indicator on the dash now lights up when I...
• Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:33:35 -0700
  ...They take a brake caliper >>attached to a brake line and secure the other end of the line to an >>armature. This armature then...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:08:11 -0700
  ...Got out a hammer and chisel (screwdriver?) and sandpaper, etc.; after a bit of effort, had a functioning brake. Really should replace both calipers...
• Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:54:12 -0800
  ...hard lines from MC to calipers. Proportioning valve. All replaced parts still ok. Over last few years (calipers + related not long ago) - Booster, (check...
• Re: Intermittent brake sticking
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:57 -0500
  ...Even with flushing, if you don't fully compress the piston(s) into the caliper you retain old brake fluid. This can cause problems...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:43:04 -0700
  ...out of a caliper it COULD fall completely off, leading to an ungodly noise, and you stepping on the brake. This COULD cause both...
• Re: Uneven front brake pad wear?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 23:16:54 EDT
  In a message dated 10/15/01 5:59:09 PM, kitzmann@EXIS.NET writes: << I quess I need to get new calipers, please...
• mk II brake pads (20% thicker) standard on a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:28:39 -0700
  ...included in this list are "MkII disc brake calipers with 20% larger brake pads". i am going to bleed my system and install new...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:58:17 -0500
  ...maybe to > think about an easy brake upgrade, too. Grab a set of > spindles, rotors and calipers from an '86 or later > van, and...
• Brake parts, used Cheap.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:00:11 -0500
  ...80-85 Vanagon / Westy :Two front rotors, both brake calipers, all wheel bearings and seals and also the used vacuum booster. Used but all...
• 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: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 13:19:01 -0800
  ...The >guy >brought it in to have some brake work done. He could see that one of his >calipers was leaking and draging and...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:27:54 -0700
  ...source for rebuilt ATE calipers? > but then generally, conventional brake fluid is hydroscopic I think is > the word.. Not that it really matters, but...
• Re: Brake fluid Test, yesterday's response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:10:14 -0400
  ...brakes to not work after an event where the cylinders or calipers get heated up and corrosion inside the cylinders, calipers, and brake lines...
• Re: 1 man brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 21:58:24 EST
  ...Bleed the brakes (have someone pump up the brakes and hold the pedal > down. Crack the brake bleed screw on the caliper and you...
• Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:47:01 -0500
  ...Im going to swap out the hoses since im sure they are OE but the calipers bite but if you Romp on the brake...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:27:43 -0700
  ...Help stuck caliper slide pin > He has an 86+. The brake pads on those don't use those little pins. The > guide pin he...
• Re: Front turn lenses '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 21:34:16 -0400
  ...The '72 shares the front brakes with my '71 so >I keep my eyes open for them. Calipers and disks for these are tres...
• disk brake temp
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:08:41 -0400
  ...How much do yours drag? Just replaced the rotors and pads and totally collapsed caliper. Jeff 87 Westy GL
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
  ...Im going to swap out the hoses since im sure they are OE but the calipers bite but if you Romp on the brake...
• Re: ATE/Teves Rebuilt Caliper Question (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:34:38 -0700
  On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > The rebuilt calipers I got each came...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:19:35 -0400
  ...It was the first time I rebuilt calipers. It was a time consuming job. I later bought some rebuilt ones on ebay just in...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:00:27 +0000
  ...can just use Audi 5000 brakes. Maybe BenT will chime in here? All these kinds of larger front calipers/rotors require at least 15...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:53:03 -0800
  ...That > gets you rust free California parts and if from 86+ the later improved front > brakes are included too. This weekend was half price...
• Re: Shuddering Brakes--RESOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 20:08:36 +0000
  ...bolts holding the brake caliper in place are tight all the way. The 85 and earlier had two different caliper bolts, one that is...
• Re: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 01:52:28 -0400
  ...can anyone clear up a question i have @ brake calipers..i ordered > replacement rebuilt caliper for my girling single piston and get a dual...
• 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...
• Re: front brake calipers- do I need new or can I ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 10:13:54 -0800
  ...Z --- dieselslave <clonestar@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote: > Anyone out there have any suggestions on changing > out front brake caliper on 1984 VW Vanagon w/ 1...
• Brake Lube Goop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 11:31:19 MST
  I had asked this before, with no answer -- I'm looking at rebuilding the calipers this weekend, and someone mentioned brake goop that helps...
• Re: ATE brakes or not?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:46:05 -0500
  ...There is only one brake pad, one rotor, one caliper part number, etc. that fits an '83.5. Just order the correct ones for...
• Front Brakes + SS Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:37:06 -0600
  ...As part of that I'll be putting on the supplied brake lines, larger vented rotors and related calipers. The brakes on there now...