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• 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: 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...
• better brakes on 86 up
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:10:43 -0700
  ...To figure out what was different, I have measured the pads, caliper piston diameters, and the rotor diameters. Then I pondered the differences and...
• Disc upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:36:09 +1200
  ...If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers would need altering also; if the discs have a wider swept area larger calipers and pads would...
• Re: Teves Caliper Same as ATE?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:59:21 -0800
  ...29/2009, neil N wrote... >> >> it appears that I have Teves calipers: >> >> Are ATE's the same? > > Yes. ATE = Alfred TEves. ATE is the...
• Re: Help..............won't stop
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 09:42:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...I've been told they > are most likely locking because of a problem with the hoses > that are attached to the calipers and not...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 16:54:16 -0700
  ...Haven't come across a caliper like this before. Don't like it. I'm wondering if I shouldn't rebuild calipers now. I...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 12:07:02 -0800
  ...If your brake fluid has never been changed, there could be corrosion on your caliper pistons that are causing enough stick that they do...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:35:24 -0700
  > You will need to replace the spindles, calipers, > rotors w bearings, and the hoses. The later set up > does offer the advantages of a...
• Re: Brake Pad (Caliper)Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 19:41:59 -0600
  Youre lubricating the slide pins on the calipers, do not leave them dry as this causes stuck calipers and other problems down the road...
• 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: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:48:16 -0400
  ...I've just never liked the fact that these "rebuilders" bead blast the calipers. I know they want to make them look pretty, but...
• 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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:12:37 -0500
  Jamie, Go get a caliper press at Autozone for about $5. You do not need to remove the calipers from the brake line just...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:01:35 -0600
  In years of working on vehicles I have seen several sticking calipers also with bad wheel bearings. We would have fun trying to analyze...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:57:10 -0400
  You will need to replace the spindles, calipers, rotors w bearings, and the hoses. The later set up does offer the advantages of a...
• cooling system flush and other issues('81)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 13:23:20 +0100
  ...I prefer to do it with Scotch though. >Now I have to find out why the right caliper is sticking. Are these a pain...
• 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: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:18:24 -0700
  ...Left front brake caliper > Well, in Roseburg with a left front broken brake caliper? Any ideas or > does anyone have one? > > Thanks, > > Andree
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:46:14 -0700
  ...Then replace the caliper on one side with a known good working caliper. Chalk the disk and see if you get contact over the...
• Re: Squeaking Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:11:31 -0500
  ...Old hoses can close up on the inside allowing the pressure from applying brakes to force fluid to the caliper(s) but, due to...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:52:46 -0700
  ...ha ha. ;) At this point, a local vendor has what I think are new, not remanufactured, newer style calipers. I installed a pair on...
• 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: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:59:28 -0800
  ...Regardless, both calipers will be replaced. Tip: if possible, check the underside of calipers when doing a visual inspection. (would a dental type mirror...
• 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...
• more on caliper replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:28:57 -0800
  I put in new caliper on front right of van (to match new one on front left I did a few days before). I...
• 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
• GET BACK ON TOPIC
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:39:19 -0700
  ...What do you know about front calipers making an initial "clack" when you apply the brakes, normal sound or is all lost and certain...
• Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:18:38 -0400
  ...It this thing toast? I just put these calipers on two years ago. Thanks, Bryan
• Sqeaky Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 23:11:18 EDT
  I changed front wheel bearings,rotors,pads, calipers and have ended up with an ongoing sqeak. Put red stuff behind pads and backing plates...
• How to tell L from R brake calipers - 77 Westy ATEs
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:15:54 -0700
  So I'm eyeballing these two rebuilt ATE calipers that came with different part no's and I can't tell what makes them...
• Re: Brake caliper bolts - why does Bentley says replace ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:30:21 EDT
  ...It comes with the caliper bolts, boots and some grease and is made by Lucas/Girling. $10 and the part number is 443698470. Hope...
• Request for source of technical specs such as bolt spacing
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 07:09:29 EST
  Hi Folks, I'm trying to find an information source for bolt spacing between the front caliper bolts on the Girling calipers used on...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 09:52:27 -0700
  ...I could see the lip on that piston was beat up but wasn't sure if the step was there when caliper was new...
• 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: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:59:11 -0700
  ...Left front brake caliper > It&#39;s an 84, according to the plate on the door. > > Scott, you actually worked on it in PT....
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:10:14 -0600
  ...I guess my question would be, "Going from a dual piston caliper to a single piston caliper improves things how?" Jim
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:17:32 -0800
  ...These years have floating front calipers and the main visual difference in the caliper pins. The pins are hidden in the Girling and exposed...
• Re: Simple change for a Power Steering Rack - 1985 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 05:08:21 EST
  ...I'm in the midst of changing out some calipers on a car. Well, I should say I wanted to change the calipers. Now...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 01:02:41 -0800
  ...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: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Apr 2018 09:24:56 -0700
  ...failed brake caliper (not retracting fast enough or not at all) - failed brake cylinder which gave same result as failed brake caliper it quite...
• Parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:09:05 -0400
  I need two late caliper bolts, the ones that bolt calipers to the carriers. I misplaced two and used some lower grade bolts for...
• PS Re: [VANAGON] brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:01:05 EST
  The calipers are strong enough to grip the spinning rotor on a vehciel which weighs over 4000 lbs. You cannot possibly exert that much...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:42:18 -0500
  ...pistons in the calipers are sticking, and 2. the fluid return hole in the master cylinder is blocked thereby holding hydraulic pressure in the...
• Re: Identifying brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:57 -0400
  Just get loaded or semi loaded (complete but no pads) calipers. The ATE or Girling is interchangeable. On the 85 and earlier vans you...
• SUMMARY: front calipers & rusted bleeder valves
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:46:20 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...I was told by a few of you that it was worth changing just the hoses that feed the fluid to the calipers. Unfortunately...
• Vanagon front suspension/track question?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:06:36 +0000
  ...For anyone wondering, the damn '86 spindle with Girling calipers in a NO GO, asshole at the yard claimed Van was an early '85...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:49:46 -0700
  ...so hot that they have to replace the rotor, caliper, pads, hoses (all four for prevention) the brakes were serviced many times but the...
• Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:30:35 -0700
  On 10/10/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: > > Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD > vans...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:15:38 -0800
  ...caliper pics > > posted a couple of pics of my brake caliper fiasco here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ > > I hope...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:47:15 -0700
  You can use a cheater bar on the brake caliper mounting bolts. Get a long hand 1/2 inch swivel head breaker bar.. that...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:20:06 -0400
  ...1981 Brake Caliper Decision One of the issues with stock brakes is fade, especially with campers Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2015...
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:44:40 -0800
  ...vanagon_brake.jpg I guess my question would be, "Going from a dual piston caliper to a single piston caliper improves things how?" Jim
• Re: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:27:33 -0500
  ...d At 05:21 PM 12/8/2008, Dennis Haynes wrote: >If you only getting the basic caliper, you need to know. The Girling...
• Re: Help with brakes!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:53:41 EDT
  May be a stuck caliper piston,which you can check by unbolting the caliper and pushing the pistons back in their bores.Or,something...
• Brake Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Angela Ewing
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 12:16:54 -0500
  ...Do the later style calipers provide any better braking? I am trying to figure out my options. If the later 86-up calipers are...
• 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...
• front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 02:18:32 EDT
  ...what is the symptoms of a sticking caliper? i dont hear any dragging... but the brakes do suck on this van..... any ideas as...