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• Re: Audi Turbo alloys wheels are ok by me
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:19:15 -0700
  ...The Vanagon alloys chip, crack, dent, and bend so > >badly that they drag on the brake calipers. My Audi alloys suffered no > >such damage...
• Ok, ok, I'll get new brakes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 16:10:16 -0500
  ...ones listed in the Maryland yellow pages) and I found three calipers. Yep, three. All are at least 2-3 hours away from me...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:31:02 -0700
  ...This would require new calipers though. Many people I've talked to recommend finding some cross drilled and slotted rotors of the same size...
• Re: cheap caliper
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:42:13 -0800
  I bought the last right side calipers from them on my last order. They didn't think they would get any more. dylan ________________________________ From...
• Brake adjustment on 88 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:11:27 -0400
  ...I just put new rotors/calipers on my 88 yesterday.....my bleeders were broke off the old ones, and my rotors were at the...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:42:52 -0800
  ...or do they require some fabrication? I'm > >looking at new calipers soon and might as well upgrade... > > Oi. A quick Google and I...
• Front disks '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 14:13:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...Oh, I replaced the seals in the calipers. I now have brakes! Also, the sound of the dying bearing is gone. I guess this...
• Re: NVC - 86' Cabriolet
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 09:50:08 -0700
  ...The parts are cheap enough that you could just install rebuilt calipers and new slave cylinders and be done with it. Be sure to...
• Machine 80-85 Steering Spindle for Later Style Caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2015 10:54:12 -0700
  ...style Vanagon caliper? In Bentley, it looks like the early-late calipers have the same bolt spacing but I imagine rotor thickness may be...
• Re: starting FI waterboxer / clunk on bumps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:02:53 -0600
  ...Tried remounting the fuel tank with new rubbers, and inspected the >brake calipers - no luck. How about FOD (Foreign Object Debris) in the spare...
• Re: Help with brakes!! UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:07:05 EDT
  ...Sorry I left some information out. > >The Dealer did replace both calipers and front brake hoses. It is on >both >sides but mostly on...
• Van-Again's Ebay Parts
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:30:32 -0400
  ...eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1870803519&rd= 1 86-91 Vanagon Girling Calipers (New VW) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
• Re: Audi front brakes on 2WD Vanagon - i'm curious, too...
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 11:57:03 -0700
  ...mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Some Syncros run Audi front discs and calipers on > the front. > Can it be done on a 2WD Vanagon? What...
• FS: 14" Alloys with Michelin MX4 205/70 Tires
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 00:56:36 +0000
  ...Tire depth measured with depth portion of digital calipers for each tire as follows: 0.18", 0.21", 0.30" & 0.30". Of course...
• Many vanagon parts FS
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:29:50 -0400
  ...Radiator- $40 Expansion tank-$10 Main coolant tank-$15 Alternator -$40 Calipers- $40 ea. Brake Booster- $75 L&R doors, hatch- $40 Sliding door...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:34:57 -0700
  ...The calipers on both my 85 Jettas are made in Canada. >Many of the OEM shoes & pads I've seen are also made in...
• Question about the late 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:12:47 -0700
  ...Also, I think the brake calipers are the older ones ,too. SA big brakes wont fit like on the 86?? This would mean that...
• Re: Riddle me this... Honda Brake question NVC!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:47:00 -0400
  Maybe the fronts were done and you forgot? If not, maybe the rear calipers are hanging up or someone drove without fully releasing the...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
  ...Replacing front brake pads > You likely need to push pistons in calipers "out" so new pads will >> fit. Maybe your FLAPS has a tool...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
  ...The 86+ with > Girling calipers use 2 small M8 bolts with 13mm heads to hold each > caliper to the carrier guide pins. Those are...
• FS: Interesting Vanagon CL find in central VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:41:42 -0800
  ...New brakes to include front rotors , calipers pads wheel bearings and seals. New rear brakes to include new drums, new wheel cylinders , new shoes...
• Re: rubbing brakes.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:23:50 -0400
  ...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: Front Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:54:20 -0700
  ...And it shows the front brake calipers as being Girling or Teves Style .Now I went to check which one I have and low...
• FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:52:58 -0400
  ...automatic tranny- runs smooth has rebuilt front calipers new pads new e brake cable and some brake lines were replaced all new fuel lines...
• Fryday - Mk IV Jetta question.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:14:52 -0600
  ...The rear calipers have to be turned while retracting with a special tool. Since I don't own the car, I was thinking about...
• '71 Volkswagen Crewcab, very good mechanicals, body-solid an... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 04:34:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...full flow oil w/ Oberg filter, doghouse cooler, alternator Brakes, rebuilt calipers, hoses Tires Electric fan assisted heat Gas shocks Excellent Highway cruiser, seats...
• '84 Brake Parts needed.........
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 30 May 1999 12:33:30 -0400
  ...I need a replacement set of the solid brake lines that attach to the calipers and flexible brake lines. Everything else in the brake...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:15:38 -0700
  ...And that goes for all rotating electric and carburetors and calipers and such.
• Re: 13 Busses in Ecology Junk Yard (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:21:28 -0500
  ...missing calipers Rear Brakes: out to wheels Engine/Trans: neither CVs/Axles: yes Windshield: yes Driver Door: none Passenger Door: none Side Door: none...
• 1986 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 08:25:08 -0500
  ...New front brake calipers and rotors about 4,000miles ago as well as several other miscelaneous (wheel bearing, coolant pipe, tires, etc.) $3,500...
• Re: Transmission filler plug wrench.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:43:15 EST
  ...I brought my little calipers with me (or use a ruler) and searched until I found one that was close to 17mm wide. The...
• 2.1 engine and other parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:22:59 -0700
  ...Make me an offer if the price sounds high! 1 sets of working front calipers to fit '86-on vans, $30 slightly crusty set...
• rear brake cylinder replacement / bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:49:26 -0700
  ...Having replaced both rear cylinders do I have to bleed the front calipers as well. ( the reservoir looks dry/empty so I would assume...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:41:45 -0400
  ...I guess some air had got past the >proportioning valve when I did >the calipers, as there was some there. Pedal is now good...
• Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:39:00 -0400
  ...Folks at Transporter Fest recommended that I purchase the front break shims that go between the pads and calipers. They suspect the old ones...
• Re: brakes, and wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:26:13 -0400
  ...I've replaced all of my brake lines, the front calipers and pads, and the rear drums and shoes on my 1990 GL 2WD...
• Re: Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:48:56 -0500
  ...that piston back in no matter what I do. �It this thing toast? �I just put these calipers on two years ago. > > Thanks, > Bryan
• FW: Used Syncro Parts FS & New Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:23:58 -0400
  ...For $575.00 Kit includes; Rotors Calipers Pads Bearings Seals I have a limited amount of these kits, first come first served. Kyle Wade...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...and rear suspension from a 1988 (all good condition) front spindles calipers WITH mounts- front rotor backing plates front lower control arms upper wishbone...
• Re: Teves Caliper Same as ATE?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:39:01 -0500
  ...Teves Caliper Same as ATE? At 06:23 PM 1/29/2009, neil N wrote... >it appears that I have Teves calipers: > >Are ATE...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 14:26:05 -0500
  ...The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for > my 85 Westfalia GL. > > I am having a bit of trouble figuring out...
• Re: Master Cylinder needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:24:44 -0600
  ...greasy spot on the rubber floor mat... > > I have the G60 calipers on the front, has anyone fitted a better > than stock master cylinder...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:31:29 -0800
  ...There are lots of nooks and holes in the fender you can hang the calipers on.. like the springs and shock tower etc. Yau...
• Re: Euro van brakes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:12:23 -0800
  ...uses Eurovan (T4) discs in conjunction with the SA big brake calipers. Keep in mind that the T4 rotors are axially vented. So the...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:37:46 -0800
  ...or do they require > some fabrication? I'm > >looking at new calipers soon and might as well > upgrade... > > Oi. A quick Google and I...
• Re: Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:02:23 -0400
  ...I just buy the damping plates? > >Also, has anyone bought ATE calipers from BusDepot? The price is >good, but the picture looks like it...
• Re: Alloy wheels and brake parts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:48:19 -0400
  ...Also removed rear brakes backing plates and all in very good condition along with front calipers. All on long island NY. > > Dennis
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:59:29 EST
  ...I have all the part numbers for the rotors, calipers, etc. However I am not totally sure if it is that simple. I believe...
• Dragging Brakes
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:42:02 -0800
  ...last weekend I rebuilt the calipers, replaced the pads, adjusted the rears up (probably a bit too tight) and flushed and bled the fluid...
• 84 88 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:52:56 -0700
  ...hubs 73 84 rotors 73 84 axles rear bumpers brackets windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is alot of good parts...
• For Sale: '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Oldenburg
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:35:50 EDT
  ...Complete front brake job (pads, calipers, the works) 2,000 miles ago; new thermostat and housing last March. I'm 2nd owner. Problems: Small...
• help in Monterey, Ca
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:33:38 -0800
  ...If we go this route I could trade the rear disc brake setup (porsche 914 rotors, jetta calipers), or some kind of part trade...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:27:32 -0800
  ...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: Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 20:07:37 -0800
  ...front (Girling) calipers - 7 X 1.0 (S.B. #SB7100) rear (stock VW) drums - 6 X 1.0 (S.B. #6100) clutch slave (stock...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:52:33 -0700
  ...On 4/14/21, Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm rebuilding the ATE calipers on my 1985. I've never understood why...
• Re: size of these bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:38:45 -0800
  M8X1.5 You need to get a metric thread gauge and some calipers :-) Ps, you can buy those anti tamper conical bolts from the...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 May 2015 08:56:49 -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...
• Oh happy day!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:37:37 -0700
  ...Actually got all the front end/brake parts on, except calipers. At one point though, while torquing the nut on radius arm, I heard...
• Re: No Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:14:35 -0700
  ...Replaced worn front brake pads ( I compressed the pistons in the > calipers using a clamp) after which the previously good brake pedal > was not...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:05:42 EDT
  ...Spend all day cleaning and rebuilding calipers. Just turning on sand blaster and waiting for compressor to build pressure takes 10 minutes. By the...