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• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:23:43 -0700
  ...Left front brake caliper > At 04:00 PM 3/24/2011, Andree wrote: >>Well, in Roseburg with a left front broken brake caliper? Any...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:44:39 -0400
  ...Larger caliper and pads, floating type mounting. front brake parts that were changed from 85: 1. caliper 2. rotors 3. brake hoses 4. steering...
• Re: Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:50:25 -0400
  ...https://www.vanagain.com/product/vanagon-brake-caliper-pin-boot-kit-for-girling-caliperss Did I mention that Vanagain single handedly funds Vanagon.com...
• Re: Rotors, Bearing, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:15:29 -0700
  When I replaced the calipers on my 85, the new replacement calipers where made by a different manufacturer. The short metal brake line hooked...
• Rear Disc Brake conversions page PHOTO UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:42:44 EDT
  ...I am looking for SAAB front calipers w/ parking brake levers. I need advise on proper year and model SAAB to source them from...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:21:08 -0400
  ...calipers. Both are interchangeable but I prefer a matched set on both sides. Both use the same pads. As for upgrading to better brakes...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:45:09 -0800
  The question seems to be 'can you upgrade to "big brakes" using the stock later-model calipers and just purchasing the larger rotors/pads...
• 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: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:43 -0600
  ...SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > >> Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further >> out as well. They will rub...
• Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 15:55:15 +0000
  ...ATE and Girling calipers interchangeable, and do the pins and pads fit both.... Too cold here to actually do the brakes, but want to...
• Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 23:07:42 -0400
  ...even made sure to add caliper grease to all the sliding areas on the calipers. However the brakes are always dragging, never fully releasing...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:54 -0600
  Bigger brake kit means at least 15", most likely 16" wheels to clear the calipers on any of the high quality kits; Small Car...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:48:06 -0600
  Bigger brake kit means at least 15", most likely 16" wheels to clear the calipers on any of the high quality kits; Small Car...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 17 May 2015 17:52:18 -0600
  Bigger brake kit means at least 15", most likely 16" wheels to clear the calipers on any of the high quality kits; Small Car...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:08:42 +0200
  ...If only I could mount calipers on my vanagon�s rear! Then I would use the brakes from my old Audi 100, the calipers...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:10:33 -0700
  Either the bearings are done (which you should be able to hear) or the caliper is not releasing. If your brakes aren't very...
• brake line question
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 03:11:15 +0000
  Hi folks, The question is - is there a difference in the brake line where it attaches to the caliper on the front right and...
• FS: new '86-'91 brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:16:52 -0500
  I have one pair of new (not rebuilt) front calipers, both for $100. Karl M
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:52:16 -0800
  ...SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > > > Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further > > out as well. They will rub...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:32:45 -0600
  I installed the GW big brake kit in 2015, which used Toyota discs, I believe. One issue I had was the caliper bolts came...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 12:19:10 +0000
  ...Calipers only leak or seize. They don't suddenly cause a > low brake pedal without one of those issues. Dragging or over heated brakes...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:26:39 -0800
  ...The caliper > bolts into these "pins". I have the single piston Girling calipers on the > 86 and up vans. The pads are not held...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:19:57 -0400
  ...Water will collect in any part of the brake system which isn't flushed. Unless you open the bottom port on the calipers, the...
• Re: 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
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:20:30 -0400
  ...While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed > > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > In a bind...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:23:22 -0400
  If you swap the spindles (knuckles) you can use the different brakes. The lower control arm being cast or stamped does not matter. Dennis...
• Re: brakes, and wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:24:03 -0700
  ...caliper. Alistair > On Oct 26, 2014, at 2:00 PM, Dan Barrett <dbx@POBOX.COM> wrote: > > Friends: > > I've replaced all of my brake...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
  ...course. > > 2- Mk4 rear calipers, used with new seals, including e-brake cables and > > brake lihes. > > 2- new braided brake hoses from GW (I...
• Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:07:00 -0400
  ...2 good used calipers that I hope will work out. This will be the first time I’ve ever bled brakes so I might...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:24:23 +1100
  John, The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf ft) Dan Sent from my iPhone On 03/04/2013...
• Re: 84 VS 86 front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:15:56 EST
  Matthew, IIRC your earlier model brake calipers do not require removal for pad replacement. The pads are held in place by pins. You drive...
• Re: Brake dust indicator
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:18:58 -0700
  ...It zoundz like a sticky caliper. BenT sent from my drum brakes > On Aug 13, 2014, at 2:01 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT...
• Sqeaky Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 23:11:18 EDT
  ...Put red stuff behind pads and backing plates,also beveled the edge of brake pads. Have spinned the caliper pistons to right position according...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:28:18 -0800
  ...I went with Audi A6 rotors and 200Q calipers for this reason, MUCH larger swept area. Karl Robert Smythe wrote: > Forgive my usual ignorance...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:33 -0400
  ...Brake caliper I hope your 'bleeding kit' works better than the one I got recently. I have always used a Motive Power bleeder on...
• Re: How to tell L from R brake calipers - 77 Westy ATEs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:04:34 -0700
  ...In many brake pairs the same caliper casting is used for both sides, with 2 cast in bosses available for drilling a bleeder hole...
• anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:17:10 -0700
  ...I got the wheel off, and am looking at the caliper. The flexible brake line is attached to a bracket, that's under huge...
• please help-caliper torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:46:24 -0800
  ...decided to do some brake work. Does anyone have torque specs for the front caliper bolt that secures the caliper after you swing it...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:01:31 -0500
  ...The 86+ brake > caliper uses MUCH larger bolts and has a much higher torque setting. > > The back cover of the Bentley says: > 1980-85...
• front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 17:11:47 -0400
  ...I've replaced all the brake lines and hoses on my 1990 2WD, as well as the front calipers. Hooking the new calipers up...
• Re: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:10:29 -0400
  ...Hooking the new calipers up, it looks to me like >> the front brakes hoses are too tight when the steering wheel is at its...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 May 2010 15:49:20 -0700
  ...THe driver side was a breeze to depress calipers and replace brake pads. ON the passenger side however, it seems that the inside caliper...
• Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:41:57 -0700
  ...Second questions - could this possible failure cause the caliper pistons to not go back in after pressing the brake pedal? Or do I need...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:42:25 +0100
  ...but where to mount the calipers ??? 4-disc brake kits from Oettinger have a complete new bearing housing (?) with holes for mounting the calipers...
• Re: Identifying brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:57 -0400
  ...Identifying brake calipers I pulled my wheels today intending to do a brake job, and I decided (or rather, condition and circumstances dictate) that...
• Question about replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:30:02 -0400
  ...I have the single piston type caliper, Girling? I didn't have these bolts when I started the brake job. I re-installed the...
• FS: pair of '86-'91 Front Brake calipers w/pads
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 23:32:59 -0800
  ...a100ls@juno.com -Pair of factory remanufactured front brake calipers, with pads. $75/OBO Rebuilt calipers alone are listed at Bus Depot for $99...
• Re: Brake caliper question
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:34:46 -0800
  ...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: [Syncro] 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 13:35:32 -0800
  ...The caliper does look huge but not like the SA brakes. IIRC the SA calipers had ridges on top. This one looks like a...
• 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...
• Re: Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:49:18 -0400
  What year is yours? I have a good set of calipers off an '84 after I upgraded to '89 brakes. If you need them...
• Brake lines to Caliper
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:54:36 -0400
  Just got a new caliper (ATE) for my 84 Westy. What I'm noticing is that the point at which the metal tube connects...
• Re: subject Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:23:07 -0700
  now that we know it's a single piston sliding caliper ........... first thing you check is if it's sliding properly and smoothly on...
• Er: Test walk and stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 23:39:10 -0500
  ...I pondered bearing replacement or brake caliper replacement. I yanked the wheel off and whacked the caliper with a hammer. Aaaaahhhh. Put the 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 - Ed
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:09:16 -0400
  ...Then remove the caliper and install the brake pads. Work carefully. Brakes are simple but they have to be done right. If you are...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:14:53 -0400
  At 04:00 PM 3/24/2011, Andree wrote: >Well, in Roseburg with a left front broken brake caliper? Any ideas >or does anyone...
• Re: Brake Pad (Caliper)Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 19:41:59 -0600
  ...Brake Pad (Caliper)Lube? The time has come to replace the brake pads on Ursula, my '85 Westy. All of the parts have arrived...
• Re: Help with brakes!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:53:41 EDT
  ...the caliper and pushing the pistons back in their bores.Or,something I've seen on rare occasions,an internally collapsed brake hose,check...
• Re: help locating vendor for Wildwood parking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 05:36:12 -0800
  ...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: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
  ...Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:39:07 +0100 > > > >My brake setup uses the one piston caliper, but the two piston version > >should fit also...
• $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:24:41 -0500
  My 91 vanagon failed state inspection due to front brake pads. Midas gave me aa price $480 for pads and turn the rotors. Went...