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• FS: factory Vanagon alloy wheels with tires, 2 new brake calipers (Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:09:35 -0400
  ...Also, 2 brand new calipers, with carriers, Girling brand to fit '86 to '91 Vanagons, $100/pair, will ship. Karl M 301-416-2453
• Aluminum Car Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:25:17 EST
  ...I am selling my aluminum car carrier trailer. It weighs 900lbs and will carry 3300lbs. Double axle with surge brakes on both axles. Has...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:17:07 -0800
  ...The holes in the Audi calliper carrier need to be enlarged and moved (in? - can't remember at this moment) so that they line...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  ...I purchased a Vanagon rear disc brake kit and it was shipped without enough padding in an overloaded box. As a result, during shipping...
• Re: Oder from new brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:14:00 -0600
  Many new brake shoes and pads are 'Organic', no asbestos and the might have an odor until they cook in from use. If the...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
  ...braided brake hoses from GW (I already have the front ones installed > > with big brake kit) > > 2- >'98 Passat rear caliiper carriers (Jetta/Golf...
• Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
  ...one pair of brake pad retainers (not used on my application, wouldn't fit, not needed!) one pair Overland caliper carriers I bought this...
• Re: Upgrading Wheels - Spare Tire Fit?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:54:14 -0500
  ...brakes they already sell. Nathan 85 Westy 60 SO-23 > >> but the basic idea is you need to remove the > >> old spare tire carrier...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:43:56 -0700
  ...calipers were shipped assembled on the carriers. > This caused the calipers to jam and overheated my brakes, destroying the > grease seals and throwing wheel...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 18:42:51 EST
  ...The holes in the Audi calliper carrier need to be enlarged and moved (in? - can't remember at this moment) so that they line...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:36:20 +0000
  ...The spacing on the pad carrier bracekt is too close to mount >the > > actual caliper. We are currently working on locating a caliper carrier...
• Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:49:42 -0700
  I changed my front brakes pads last fall, just before wintering the van. I made the mistake of not putting a block into the...
• Re: Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 18:34:34
  ...So I swapped the spindles, a "simple" bolt on procedure and presto front disc brakes. Swapped the rear "carriers" which allowed the bigger rear...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 20:41:43 -0700
  The GW brake kit is based on Toyota Highlander parts, but they modified the caliper carriers and rotors and then had them produced for...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:25:47 -0700
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:31:33 -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...
• Disc upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:01:01 +1200
  I'd be interested in upgrading all 4 brakes to bigger discs, but just cannot afford it. If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:05:39 -0700
  re And can Girling and ATE calipers be substituted for each other?" if you have the caliper carriers that match the particular caliper brand...
• Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat in vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:28:56 -0500
  ...and decided to hide under the brake pedal.... lets just say i was glad i was on a flat straightaway...i had do throw...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
  ...Now the early big brake kits from South Africa use 280mm vented discs. They accommodates the larger discs by designing a caliper carrier which...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 7 Aug 2017 14:05:20 -0400
  ...GW bigger brakes availability > > The GoWesty kit does not use an adapting bracket. The carrier appears to > be custom piece so the caliper combination...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:37:46 -0800
  ...A quick Google and I can answer my own question. > M12 sized carrier > holes need to machined out to M16 somewhat > off-center of...
• Re: Upgrading wheels
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:02:24 -0400
  ...But, depending on your current spare carrier you may want or need something like the Van Cafe large spare carrier. That’s it. You...
• Re: Fold-up Bicycle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:49:19 -0500
  ...I would suggest just hanging the bike on a carrier attached to the rear hatch. I did this with a full size 26 inch...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:24:22 EST
  ...still telling his customers that Girling calipers will fit the ATE carriers, you have my permission to tell him he is full of sheet...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...front rotors to the back, making an >>aluminum rotor carrier. > >Just remove the brake drum. behind it is the hub with the studs where...
• Re: Metalic brakes / Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 02:49:16 EST
  ...caliper grease should be used where the pad backing plate sits in the carrier. >> Regarding disc brakes: While it is possible for a caliper...
• Re: Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:30:20 -0400
  ...to hubs and build a more elaborate spacer for the modified carrier. It's been done. There are posts on thesamba on how. You...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:54:13 -0700
  ...A quick inspection identified that the pins that slide into the > carrier were slightly bent and were binding in the caliper. Evidently, > because the...
• Caliper Bolt Spacing
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 17:37:41 -0400
  ...If anyone has their brakes off, or a caliper in hand, or knows this measurement, please let me know it! It would save me...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 20:12:57 -0400
  ...calipers were shipped assembled on the carriers. >> This caused the calipers to jam and overheated my brakes, destroying the >> grease seals and throwing wheel...
• More Syncro and Stainless Steel Parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:45:47 -0500
  ...Front Brake Disc Dust Shield (stainless)- $75 each Syncro Diff Lock Bracket (specify front or rear) (stainless)- $59 Syncro and 2wd Muffler Carriers with...
• Hansen brake kits #6 (Porsche conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:36 +1200
  ...front rotors to the back, making an >>>aluminum rotor carrier. >> >>Just remove the brake drum. behind it is the hub with the studs where...
• Info on brake caliper bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:58:43 -0800
  ...The 8mm bolts holding the caliper to its carrier are in fact self-locking and should NOT be re-used. They have a loctite...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 17:40:03 EST
  ...Good time to replace front brake lines While You're In There. Also upper suspension bushings, maybe brake pads, better realign when you're...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:26:39 -0800
  ...I'm > assuming that the siezed slider was the cause of my shitty brakes, shitty > gas mileage, and inboard brake pad with half the...
• Failed my Safety Certification
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:42:02 -0500
  ...side of the spare tire carrier)anyone know what size these are? 3) Grease on one rear brake shoe - what could this be? 4...
• Re: Rear fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:30:23 EDT
  ...The "bulb carrier" is 95% set up to take the extra bulb. There is a "trace" from the blank bulb socket to the connector...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 01:10:48 +0000
  ...calipers were shipped assembled on the carriers. > > This caused the calipers to jam and overheated my brakes, destroying the > > grease seals and throwing wheel...
• Re: audi based big brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 May 2006 23:22:32 -0600
  ...carriers on, and eliminating the steel "S" lines at the calipers. The new rubber line runs all the way from the steel brake line...
• Re: sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:11:40 -0400
  ...I don't trust my vans brakes,e brake or even in gear to keep the van stationary while underway. The sunroof Eric installed...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
  ...The spacing on the pad carrier bracekt is too close to mount > >the > > > actual caliper. We are currently working on locating a caliper carrier...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:54:56 -0700
  ...somewhere in Germany people using > the same Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 brake carrier and caliper with a 303mm > Mercedes disc that didn't require...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:48:14 -0400
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 8:56:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...There was some fluid in the spare tire carrier also. Jonathan jdove@gsvms2.cc.gasou.edu
• new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:34:50 -0700
  ...sound whenever I accelerate or brake, > right > under my feet. Like the spare was sliding around, but the carrier is > tight > and it hasn...
• List Specials on Brake, Fuel Injection Parts, and more!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:36:52 EST
  ...Front Brake Calipers for 86-91 Vanagon (Girling)- $50 each. Normally $60 each this is a great price for these calipers which are VW...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:14:58 -0800
  ...When we got into final > assembly, we discovered the > caliper guide pins were missing after the carriers came back from the > machine shop. > > These...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:28:10 -0800
  ...braided brake hoses from GW (I already have the front ones installed >> > with big brake kit) >> > 2- >'98 Passat rear caliiper carriers (Jetta/Golf...
• Re: Stops on its own (sometimes violently)
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:55 -0800
  ...Earlier this year I replaced the brakes but didn't notice > any > problems then either. I must admit though it feels like the brakes...
• Re: Crash Safety? Was Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 19:59:17 -0600
  I seen a video, Scarry! Thus the big front brakes and rear disc from small car. Definitely helps on the slow down and the...
• Re: WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:03:28 -0500
  ...They are actually brand new calipers that come with guide pins, boots and carriers ready to install. They require your old calipers back as...
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 01:13:50 EDT
  ...Bicycle Rack Ortec Rear Tire Carrier Two more Flourescent Lights Second Propane Tank Future: 15" wheels Front Brake Upgrade Kit Solar Panel Stereo Upgrade...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:33:21 -0700
  ...calipers were shipped assembled on the >>> carriers. >>> This caused the calipers to jam and overheated my brakes, destroying >>> the >>> grease seals and throwing wheel...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:44:18 -0400
  At 01:24 PM 6/20/2011, Robert Stewart wrote: >Hey Eric, > >Thanks for the advice. Will I not rip the rubber sleeve if...
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 19:47:35 -0500
  ...Better brake pads will now often have a silencer shim built in. If not, replace it. Also, brake silencing goo will help applied to...
• Re: Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:36:35 -0400
  ...Eurospec "Big Brake" kit. You can make your own. It's just quite a bit harder on a 2wd as you have to machine...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:49:37 -0400
  If I remember on those you can lift off the rubber sleeve pass it over the pin. You can do it on the vehicle...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:05:59 -0700
  ...Need some advice here. > >I was putting in new Mintek brake pads in my 88 with Girling >Calipers today. First wheel went fine. > >The...
• Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:18:32 -0400
  ...I was putting in new Mintek brake pads in my 88 with Girling Calipers today. First wheel went fine. The second one on the...