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• Re: South African knuckles take German calipers/drums?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:24:07 -0700
  ...Andrew, I suspect they are the same as the SA Big Brake calipers bolt onto the German spec knuckles. -- BenT
• brake rotors & calipers
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:42:37 -0600
  If a man were planning to replace the front rotors and calipers on an 88 westy, should he strive for matching brands, or are...
• Flushing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 22:39:06 -0500
  '81 w/ATE calipers. I just replaced the clutch master and rear brake cylinders, and want to flush, then bleed the whole system. Any...
• Re: calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 12:55:10 -0800
  ...The calipers are rebuilt and came with new guide pins, >| but the calipers I took off rattled also. How much play is supposed >| to...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
  What that means is the calipers were used on a car sold in the US--unlike the SA kits--so the pads and rotors...
• Re: calipers same for syncro and 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 12:06:11 -0400
  ...I sell these calipers for $70 each by the way. > Ken Wilford > Van-Again > John 3:16 >
• What really is the diff unload vs loaded calipers
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:00:26 -0700
  ...thought i could reuse em So I see unloaded vs loaded calipers The parts guys say loaded just mean they come with pad on...
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:01:21 -0500
  The early calipers don't use carriers but they do come with new pins and the cross shaped tensioner clip. I also have later...
• giriling vs ATE calipers
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 05:27:07 -0800
  Can you use either of these calipers on the later vans? do they use the same mounting holes and bracket to attach to the...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:39:02 -0600
  And they've ever heard of being able to install new pads without removing the calipers from the rotor. --------------- Your parts guy is an...
• Re: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 15:14:06 -0700
  Yes, you have the right and left side calipers mixed up. The bleeder screws need to be at the top, so air can rise...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:48:47 -0700
  Hey Neil, your calipers were probably rebuilt in Surrey, along with almost all the other calipers available in Vancouver. And Hanson, a guy who...
• Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:02:00 -0500
  ...And they've ever heard of being able to install new pads without removing the calipers from the rotor. I got the job done...
• Brand new '86-'91 Vanagon calipers FS
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 14:20:31 -0400
  I have 2 pairs of new (not rebuilt) front brake calipers to fit the later Vanagons, $120 for each pair plus shipping. Also, 2...
• Re: Disc brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 20:55:14 -0700
  ...The manufacturers, being responsible people, realized that the old > fixed calipers did not work at all well as safety equipment, as they do not...
• FS 86 to 91 NOS girling front Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:09:24 -0400
  I have a few sets of new old stock front calipers for the 86 to 91 vanagons. I am asking $75 each and I...
• Re: brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 11:38:28 -0700
  ...brake shims > > I just bought a set at the VW dealer for my Teves /ATE calipers on my 1983.5 > VANAGON. Each plate was...
• Teves Caliper Same as ATE?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:23:50 -0800
  ...Are Girling and Teves calipers the same in terms of performance? (yes an upgrade to the '86+ front end/calipers would be nice.... but...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:23:22 -0400
  ...What I want to know is are the calipers for both systems interchangeable? Can you use 90 calipers, for instance, on an 83? And...
• How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:05:39 -0600
  I'm wanting to rebuild the front calipers on my 1983 diesel Westy soon. Since it's freezing cold here right now, I was...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:05:29 -0700
  ...Good one! Don Hanson On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Jake de Villiers < crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Neil, your calipers...
• Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:47:05 -0700
  ...The rotors and calipers look fine from the outside. There is no sign of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid level is fine. I've...
• Can't find my calipers - stud size on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:49:12 -0700
  Can't find my darn calipers. What size ring lug do I need to get to fit over the B+ stud on the alternator...
• PS RE: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:51:46 -0500
  ...If you are getting loaded calipers, >then all you want to do is match the pair. Both calipers do use the same >pads. -- David...
• 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
  ...I have the misfortune of having ATE calipers on my Syncro 16 so those will not me a good source of parts. I see...
• Re: Pin Insetion on Front Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Skip L
  Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:12:52 -0600
  The calipers that I have are definitely ATE. Ken has excellent photos on his website at Vanagain.com to compare Girling to ATE. Thanks...
• [FS] Syncro & 2WD brake calipers & Syncro rotors
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 18 May 2003 16:04:59 -0700
  I just upgraded to the SA big brakes, and want to get rid of my old calipers and rotors (plus an extra set of...
• $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:24:41 -0500
  ...Rotors $118 ea., Calipers, $129 ea., bearings & seals $100. Labor $319. I know calipers, same VW part # from Bus Depot are $79 ea. 60...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:24:41 EDT
  ...Easy to do if you know the tricks. > > Eric > > > >Koontz, Mark wrote: > > > >>I'm looking for a [good] used set of front brake calipers...
• Re: How to tell L from R brake calipers - 77 Westy ATEs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:43:41 -0400
  ...How to tell L from R brake calipers - 77 Westy ATEs So I'm eyeballing these two rebuilt ATE calipers that came with different...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:49:30 -0400
  There are different brake calipers-designs used on the different vans over the years. So to best answer we would need to know the...
• help locating vendor for Wildwood parking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:17:46 EST
  ...Since I decide to use the stock Vanagon front calipers, I need to get the Wildwood parking brake calipers. I've tried a few...
• Re: Sticking Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 08:24:23 -0700
  ...Sticking Calipers > > > > >>I have an '88 Westy that I believe the front calipers appear to stick. >>That is, they do not seem to release...
• Re: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:09:29 -0400
  Are your calipers on upside-down? Here a pic of my Westy with early and late style brakes: http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:39:47 -0700
  On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 6:44 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Neil, Hi > > � Rebuilding brake calipers is frowned upon...
• Rear Disc Brake conversions page PHOTO UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:42:44 EDT
  ...I just need to decide whether to mount the calipers by welding or if a bolt on is possible. I am looking for SAAB...
• How to get big 12" brakes to fit on Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 09:51:51 EST
  ...SA calipers w/ not work w/ the SA rotor in the 16". The 16" calipers appear to be interchangeable w/ 86-92 Vanagon/Syncro...
• Brake caliper question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 12:21:47 -0600
  ...I suspect the calipers since there is a pulsing/grabbing sensation when you hit the brakes. How do you test calipers or proper function...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:06:21 -0600
  ...My Smallcar rear disk kit came >with Girling calipers and ATE rotors from an Audi 5000 >TQ stationwagon. > >Tom > >--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Audi 200/5000 calipers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:08:08 -0800
  Good morning, I realize this is a longshot but thought someone here might have some core Audi calipers or maybe know where I might...
• Swapping 71-79 brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 14:46:14 -0500 (CDT)
  I have heard a rumor that the expensive 71 and 72 front calipers and rotors can be replaced as a pair with the less...
• Re: Pictures of remanufactured ATE calipers from Rockauto.com for 77 bay.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:22:11 -0500
  ...John On 6/10/2012 5:08 PM, Courtney Hook wrote: > I ordered these calipers from Rockauto basically as a pig in a poke...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 06:59:25 EST
  ...GTI/GLI calipers have built-in parking brake levers. Also decided that I will try to install the calipers with brackets to be bolted...
• FS: New calipers, HD airfilters
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:02:33 -0400
  ...One pair of brand-new Girling calipers, fit all Vanagons '86 and up, $100 plus shipping Two heavy-duty air filter elements (the big...
• SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:27:26 -0800
  ...I KNOW these calipers must be either the same or similar to something else in the VW/Audi line. So, can anyone tell me...
• 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...
• brake caliper terms
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:38:09 -0400
  I have been looking around for new brake calipers, and came across terms I'm unfamilia with, and can't seem to find much...
• Re: For Sale....Let's Scrutinize
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:43:40 -0700
  I'm pretty sure they are talking about dual piston calipers...............but yes, plenty $ invested, but boring gl interior. Miguel 'In heaven all the...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:35:05 -0700
  ...What I want to know is are > the calipers for both systems interchangeable? Can you use 90 calipers, for > instance, on an 83? And...
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 08:41:17 -0600
  Ken, Are calipers loaded? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Ken Wilford...
• South African knuckles take German calipers/drums?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 01:40:23 +1200
  ...and bearing sizes-offsets/spacings as the later German items ie would 1986+ German hubs & calipers bolt onto South African knuckles? I suspect not...
• Re: [Syncro] new brakes grind in tight turns when backing up
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:00:51 -0500
  Check the inside of your rims for rubbing of the calipers. The brake calipers run very close to the wheels. If anything gets in...
• Re: Can't find my calipers - stud size on alternator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:17:35 -0700
  ...Mark Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" wrote: > Can't find my darn calipers. > > What size ring lug do I need to get to fit over...
• SA brakes/calipers
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 06:15:48 -0500
  ...anybody doing the swap would have a good set of used calipers for sale. I'd be interested in a set that might have...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:49:06 -0800
  ...Since the rotors are larger in diameter, the SA calipers have their mounting holes further away from the top of the caliper so that...
• Re: Brake part assist
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:10:59 -0400
  ...84 had dual piston calipers, smaller pads, and bigger rotors. Eric Ed Hinchey wrote: >I have brand spankin new calipers, pads and rotors for...
• Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
  ...They are OLD...as in original calipers old. I currently need new rotors, so I thought that perhaps I should get new calipers as...
• Re: Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:57:00 -0400
  Craig, You didn't mention the year of your van, but since you mention ATE or Girling calipers, can I assume it's an...
• calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:20:00 EST
  ...The calipers are rebuilt and came with new guide pins, but the calipers I took off rattled also. How much play is supposed to...
• Re: Will '90 Calipers fit on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:26:59 -0500
  ...Will '90 Calipers fit on an '85? Header says it all. Thanks, Karl Wolz