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• 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: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:13:24 -0500
  ...line. > > It's more likely your calipers need replacing or rebuilding. I've also heard of brake hoses collapsing internally and causing this. They...
• SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
  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...
• Re: Pin Insetion on Front Calipers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:05:54 +0000
  ...https://germansupply.com/front-brake-hardware-kit-bus-vanagon-80-85-w-girling-calipers.html ATE hardware: https://www.busdepot.com/13020 Yrs, d
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:25:40 +0100
  ...4-disc-brake > > > For all who wanted more Info: > > Front: > -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) > -front caliper...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
  ...core calipers (besides A-4). Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles "Smola, Tony" wrote: > > Raimond, thanks for the info on upgrading the brakes on...
• Need Front Brake Caliper Spacing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:33:17 -0700
  Hello Folks, I was checking through the archives where there is plenty of discussions about putting Audi dual piston calipers on. However, I could...
• Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:19:49 -0600
  ...it has girling calipers, from all I can tell, it has clips on the pins for the calipers. I am thinking the noise is...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:07:52 -0700
  ...The statement that the Small Car Big Brake Kit has > Chinese rotors and calipers is false according to the ebay "ask > seller a question...
• caliper with broken bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:39:25 -0400
  Went to bleed my brakes and found that the bleed valve is broken off on one of my calipers. I will try to get...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:16:22 -0400
  Trouble with brakes is not good. Especially not with new parts. Most of us probably have dragging brakes due to neglected maintenance. At stops...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 26 May 2013 13:43:51 -0700
  I've seen brake hoses swell on the inside and act as a one way valve. Your problem sounds like a bad caliper though...
• Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:16:05 -0700
  Today I hope to finish my shocks and brake job - here's what I have planned: - new Bilstein HDs - new MC & fluid - new rear...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000
  I should've been a little more specific, these are the big slider "pins" that sit in the caliper carrier with the dust boot...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 09:52:27 -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...
• Free stuff
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:06:03 +0000
  ...stainless front brake hoses that I bought for my 1990 Westy that aren't compatible with the GW Bigger Brake Calipers.Free for the...
• Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:30:17 -0400
  My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit easy enough...
• Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 May 2013 11:22:21 -0700
  ...side caliper on my '81. A leak sprung at the halves: http://tinyurl.com/pdbv7zn As such, I can see that a big brake...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:31:21 -0800
  ...The brakes mostly work ok driving around >> but if I put the tranny in neutral as I slow for a stop the brakes will...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:09:19 -0700
  ...This caliper was just replaced, it's a Napa part, and we are trying to figure out if Napa is going to warranty...
• Re-Using Front Caliper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:50:10 -0500
  Did my front brake pads today for the first time. Easier than other cars I've worked on. But I have to ask: Who...
• Re: Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:16:40 -0700
  ...I primarily took off the piston to give a good check of the brake lines, rotor, and caliper. I didn't expect the exterior...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:06:33 -0700
  Sorry, I thought everyone knew about Roseburg, OR, USA
• Success, no more squealing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:56:41 -0400
  ...the brakes seemed to work much better wit the new rotors and pads. also one new caliper. Still they began to squeak with a...
• Re: Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
  ...I left the old caliper hooked up to the brake line, while I did everthing else (in other words, I didn't want to...
• Uneven Brake pad wear
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:22:37 -0500
  ...what are those things called ??) on the calipers seemed to move smoothly. Any thoughts? The brake pressure regulator just controls the pressure between front...
• Brake pressure bleeder attachment
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:17:30 -0700
  ...hack in a tap? Also, why are the Bus Depot ATE brake calipers so much cheaper than other places? $100 each for new ones...
• Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
  ...one pair of brake hoses one set of Audi Brake pads (from US spec Audi) one pair of Audi brake calipers (from US spec...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:41:56 -0400
  ...More recently single-piston designs with sliding calipers have been popular as they're cheaper to build. Until lately nobody considered putting disk brakes...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:15:13 -0700
  ...Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement. Hi all. If maladjusted brake shows are causing a low pedal (it pumps up), does this initial low...
• Question about syncro brake calipers (ATE vs Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:44:34 -0400
  ...Say you have the ATE calipers on a syncro and you want to put on new calipers. Wouldn't the Girling Calipers (if you...
• Brake fluid testing strips. Yesterday/s response appears it was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:11:26 +0000
  ...brakes to not work after an event where the cylinders or calipers get heated up and corrosion inside the cylinders, calipers, and brake lines...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:54:50 -0700
  ...to push back the piston on those.......I use a giant pliers , on the caliper, with the caliper 'floating' ............like brake hose still attached...
• Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:23:18 -0800
  ...caliper brakes >>Leon >>86 Syncro > >Are they a simple bolt-on deal, or do they require some fabrication? I'm >looking at new calipers...
• Re: 87 syncro brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - aj plattner
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:04:12 -0500
  hey can anyone clear up a question i have @ brake calipers..i ordered replacement rebuilt caliper for my girling single piston and get a...
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 09:22:41 -0500
  I should have mentioned that I have Ate calipers. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 9:01 AM Spencer Allen <soxndubs1951@gmail.com> wrote...
• 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 11:05:38 +0100
  ...up) -rear caliper Golf3 (�92-�97) -245mm diameter, 10mm thick The front adaptors should also fit with the bigger Audi brakes, e.g. S4...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:47:52 -0600
  ...and calipers when for not much more money they could > bring the van into the late 20th century with VanCafe's Big Brake Kit...
• Parting out '74 Van
  Historical mailing list
  30 Dec 1995 01:48:57 GMT
  ...working when removed $40 Front brake calipers " " " $25 ea Auto Transaxle " " " 100. Bumpers $50 ea. Misc parts - ask. Located SoCalif. Ralph Ricks 714-846...
• Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:35:30 -0700
  ...big brake kit again, this time an Audi based one rather than the SA kind. <*http://tinyurl.com/zghde> *Anyone recognize the calipers?* * -- John...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:03:45 -0400
  ...The wear pattern strongly suggest that there is an alignment issue on the piston side of your brakes (this could the free floating caliper...
• Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:26:36 -0500
  ...master cylinder, clutch slave and master, brake slaves rear, front rotors, calipers. These all go bad after 100 k miles and eventually need replaced...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:29:30 -0700
  ...Big enough > that brake pedal slowly sank when held down. The replacement caliper > had "Neugon" on box. ( spelling could be incorrect. ...... It's "NuGeon...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 26 May 2013 16:24:29 -0500
  ...side caliper on my '81. A leak sprung > at the halves: http://tinyurl.com/pdbv7zn > > As such, I can see that a big brake...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:36:30 -0700
  ...Left front brake caliper Right, sorry... This caliper was just replaced, it's a Napa part, and we are trying to figure out if...
• 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...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:40:30 -0400
  ...The >> caliper >> bolts into these "pins". I have the single piston Girling calipers on >> the >> 86 and up vans. The pads are not held...
• Front brakes, 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 20:28:34 -0400
  ...The van brakes attach differently then show in Bentley and the hardware kit from BD. Instead of the self locking bolts, the caliper housing...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:56:37 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the > > caliper > > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:20:48 -0800
  ...If they are original calipers, I'd be suspicious of them. In general, of the times where the brakes didn't 'bite' like they...
• Re: Re-Using Front Caliper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 22:01:25 -0700
  ...Re-Using Front Caliper Bolts > Did my front brake pads today for the first time. > Easier than other cars I've worked on. > > But...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:25:20 -0700
  ...Something is keeping the brake fluid from flowing back towards the master cylinder therefore keeping pressure on the caliper and not allowing the pads...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:11:28 -0700
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:54 CST
  ...Brake Caliper Bolt Saga >Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 00:06:21 -0800 > >You might want to think twice about getting the caliper bolt...
• Re: Brake question ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:27:17 -0400
  ...Brake question ? Folks,Will 1987 Vanagon front Brake Rotors,Calipers fit on my 1985? Thank You ahead of time.
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 19:31:55 -0800
  ...pliars made for pushing the > pistons back into the brake calipers (while the calipers are still on the > rotor) in order to install new...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:25:50 -0400
  ...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: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:11:52 -0600
  ...2- Mk4 rear calipers, used with new seals, including e-brake cables and brake lihes. 2- new braided brake hoses from GW (I already...
• Alloy wheels and brake parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:16:35 +0000
  ...Also removed rear brakes backing plates and all in very good condition along with front calipers. All on long island NY. Dennis