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• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 16:54:16 -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...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:42:20 -0700
  ...and calipers when for not much more money they could bring the van into the late 20th century with VanCafe's Big Brake Kit...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Struggle
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 20 May 2021 10:49:10 -0700
  ...1991 Vanagon Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Struggle > > I spent a lot of time yesterday trying to get the brand new caliper dust boot to...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:06:27 -0500
  ...you need new calipers, I think you could replace the Girlings with ATEs. You might have to replace the brake hoses too, though. At...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:57:10 -0400
  ...Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons...... > I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy > so i decided to upgrade...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:49:07 -0700
  ...Sticky brakes My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 15:04:35 -0800
  At 01:38 PM 3/7/2005, you wrote: >Better and a lot cheaper Audi turbo twin caliper brakes >Leon >86 Syncro Are they...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
  ...the details of the Smallcar disc brake > kit and it said the > kit used USA made calipers and disc. The advantage > being of course...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 11:17:05 -1000
  Do the big brake kit's calipers have larger pistons than stock ? that would account for more brake pedal travel. Since pads ride 'just...
• Re: brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 05:47:32 -0700
  ...It looks like I have the Teves caliper. According to the Haynes air-cooled Vanagon manual. The picture on page 183 shows my calipers...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:04:30 -0400
  I think when used brake pads have a thickness difference of 20 percent of the origional linings(between both pads)left, sticking calipers are...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:14:39 -0700
  ...When you put in the new pads (thicker) you will be pushing your brake caliper pistons further in..forcing the level of the brake...
• Re: Little bit of brake capliper info.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:04:34 -0700
  ...Of course, you'd have to find a way to relieve the pressure if you wanted to pump a brake caliper piston chamber full...
• Uneven front brake pad wear?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:57:18 -0400
  Decided to inspect the brakes today on my 82 diesel, and I found that the pads on one of the front brakes had worn...
• Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:33:49 -0500
  ...Sticky caliper also. To fix, need to change drums and maybe calipers. My position: Brakes were perfect on way in, so something changed. The...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:55:40 -0700
  ...Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads >I anxious to hear the answer to that as I am doing mine this weekend. > BTW...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sat, 1 May 2010 16:23:45 +0000
  ...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: Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:32:33 -0500
  ...The caliper and the caliper parts (except pads) have a pretty good coating of general gunk. Brake lines were replaced recently, but I guess...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:06:21 -0600
  ...brake thing, and maybe save a bit of money?? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Tom Sinclair wrote: >What that means is the calipers were...
• Re: '87 Syncro brake failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 18:38:39 CST6CDT
  ...and lastly, the pedal sponginess was possibly getting the calipers so hot that the brake fluid boiled in the caliper-- gives a feeling like...
• Re: need brake caliper help
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 12:17:14 PDT
  ...them, but once i pushed on the brake > they would lock up again. Sounds like your caliper bores got a little gummed up. You...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:39:30 -0800
  ...also the problem on the passenger front wheel is elsewhere not the brake caliper... brake caliper is a collateral damage...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:00:26 +0000
  Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock and SA caliper/discs staring me in the face. If it...
• Re: weird little brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 19:38:30 -0700
  What he has is a sticky caliper with worn pads to match. With a sticky caliper, the brakes are *almost* engaged, which is why...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:49:27 -0700
  ...On 4/2/2013 4:24 PM, Dan Andrews wrote: > John, > > The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:26:32 -0600
  ...disconnect brake line to remove caliper? > > Sorry that I cannot help you, but I can tell you that you are not crazy. My > 85...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:21:42 -0700
  ...the correct time to pry back a stuck caliper ( passernger's outer piston often sticks first ...say...btw......, brake fluid ever changed ever ???? ? ) anyway...
• 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...
• Re: Brake dust indicator
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:03:56 -0400
  ...The brake hose is a common culprit for a hanging caliper. Z Sent from my iPad > On Aug 13, 2014, at 17:01, Mike...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:24:17 -0400
  ...Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs?? You can use a cheater bar on the brake caliper mounting bolts. Get a long hand 1/2...
• Re: Brake problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:17:30 -0700
  ...the brake hose - they can develop internal blockage could cause the symptoms you describe. Second, you might want to check the caliper and make...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:04:40 -0500
  ...any restrictions in the brake line. It's a process of elimination situation--- I'd start with the caliper and work your way up...
• Re: Disc brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 17:37:55 +1200
  >Andrew wrote: >> >A couple of questions for the brake experts on the list. >> >Does the later 'floating' brake caliper have any braking advantages over...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:29:08 -0800
  Smallcar also sells a front brake kit using Audi twin piston calipers: http://www.smallcar.com/brakekitft.htm Tom --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:25:48 -0400
  ...I got the wheel off, and am looking at the caliper. The flexible brake line is attached to a bracket, that's under huge...
• 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...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:43:32 -0400
  ...Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads Hey, thanks everyone for the help with the front pads this morning. It took awhile to...
• Re: Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 15:23:57 UT
  ...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: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:05:26 -0400
  ...Does anyone know which >parts i will need to do the conversion? Alls i need is >the rotor, calipers, and brake pads? Do the...
• Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:06:59 -0400
  I'm rebuilding the ATE calipers on my 1985. I've never understood why there are two bleeders. It makes sense to bleed from...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:15:11 -0700
  ...Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs?? Just finished up installing new front wheel bearings and noted that Bentley calls for 200 ft/lbs of...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 09:35:04 -0500
  Why not just get a set of rebuilt calipers. Brakes are not a place to get someone else's used old stuff for parts...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:06:19 -0500
  > I'm posting this for a fellow Vanagon owner, Karl Bloss... > Well Karl has listed both left and right ATE brake calipers > on eBay...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:08:26 -0700
  ...You can get a complete Vanagon rear disc brake system for about $1,500. Includes hubs, rotors, caliper adapters, calipers, brake pads, brakelines, screws...
• Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:32 -0500
  ...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: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:52:26 -0600
  ...the > brakes in. > > Second questions - could this possible failure cause the caliper > pistons to > not go back in after pressing the brake pedal? Or...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:49:49 -0400
  ...Maybe you are just focused on these brakes because you just worked on them, but they are ok? Dragging rear shoes will practically melt...
• Re: Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:31:19 -0800
  ...Remove the small steel piece of brakeline from the rubber brakeline at that connection, and quickly reconnect to the new caliper. This is to...
• Re: brake line question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:40:06 -0400
  ...question is - is there a difference in the brake line where it > attaches to the caliper on the front right and left bend differently...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:36:59 -0700
  ...2 > good used calipers that I hope will work out. This will be the first time > I�ve ever bled brakes so I might...
• Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:49:42 -0700
  ...front brakes pads last fall, just before wintering the van. I made the mistake of not putting a block into the caliper, and the...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 08:54:56 -0800
  > My 91 vanagon failed state inspection due to front brake pads. Midas > gave me aa price $480 for pads and turn the rotors. Went...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:10:24 -0700
  ...With the caliper removed from the disk, you can extend the piston by pressing hard on the brake pedal. You must prevent the piston...
• Re: Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:15:12 -0700
  You might look at the brake caliper on the front passenger side wheel. I had a slight clunking (maybe a clinking noise though) that...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:33:16 -0700
  ...search, it's just that the > calipers are not in the menu when you drill down for brakes, you have to > search so I...
• '83 Brake Magic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 08:53:48 -0700
  ...I dont think I pushed the caliper back in enough for that one. - put the pins and clip back in. - pumped brakes. It took...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 14:55:55 -0700
  ...you could adjsut how far down over the disc the caliper road. the parking brake cable operate a screw inside the caliper pistons. there...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
  ...If you install an SA big brake caliper or the Audi dual piston G60 calipers, you will find the brake pads sit 1/2...
• Re: Brake caliper question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 09:24:41 -0700
  Bill Urban wrote: > > I suspect the calipers since there is a pulsing/grabbing sensation when > you hit the brakes. > Any ideas about the calipers...
• 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  ...This setup would be comparable to the 993 turbo brakes and will fit your wheels. Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, hydraulik...