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• Re: Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:05:54 -0400
  ...I can actually see the metal transfer on the rotors. Started having the bouncy brakes in maybe 2,000 miles. Not always there but...
• Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 17:40:21 PST
  ...You also need a seal for each rotor. So it will be around $165 each rotor. >> >>He mentioned a few things that are just...
• FS: Many parts-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:13:56 EDT
  ...New front rotor with new/used bearing>>>>Used a bit over one year Rear brake drums good condition 1 new front rotor 1988 front...
• Re: Rotor Position?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:34:11 -0700
  It is correct that the rotor is pointing at the pully direction. The spark plug wire for the #1 cylinder is at that location...
• Re: Cap and rotor burn out.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Miskow
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 17:58:04 -0400
  ...I have an 86 Westy in which I noticed an abnormal amount of wear on the rotor and distributor cap contacts. I have to...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:50:40 +0200
  ...In a German mag, I saw an ad for BIG brakes for the T3, it was ventilated and cross drilled rotors, with 4-pot...
• Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:05:13 -0800
  ...Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall) Is this Chris of T3 Techniques? Hi Chris. Ah. Ok. There is a chance Ive mixed...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 11:23:21 -0800
  According to GoWesty they got some reports of catastrophic rotor failures with their in-house kit and had to change the rotor design. They...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:58:17 -0600
  ...I recognize this as >>> being from the rotors being warped. I was not getting this before the >>> rims/tires were installed. >>> >>> So the question...
• brakes/rotors/etc.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 11:51:08 -0700
  ...OE rotors are $30-50 each, good shoes $40, good pads $60 and SS brakelines (4) for my Porsche cost $60/set. You could...
• Syncro Rotors $39.95
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:26:58 -0400
  ...I have 4 pair of brake rotors available at this price. European made. Website price may be higher, but if you order via the...
• Front brake noise of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 10:51:06 -0600
  By the way, I clean the rotors and drums with alcohol to get rid of the influence of the last pads and shoes. >> So...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:23:05 -0500
  ...am also thinking about just replacing shoes and pads and letting the > rotors and > drums slide till next time---any and all comments appreciated.
• Re: Finally got my rebuild back.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 17:52:33 CST
  ...it could be an uneven rotor. but it should give a 'pulsing' sensation, not just a vibration. depending on the miles on the car...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:40:42 -0500
  ...I can't believe that someone knowledgeable would replace pads and rotors without making darn sure the calipers were good. Since the rotors were...
• Re: Splash plate behind Rotors
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 7 May 2009 17:00:45 -0700
  ...Don't disconnect), rotor, and the 3 screws are right there. Because the caliper bolts are on pretty tight, and I worry too much...
• small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:57:57 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the rotor may be a little warped that’s why it’s making that horrendous sound. Does anyone know where to...
• Re: Who can sell me cross drilled Syncro disc?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:00:07 -0400
  ...First of all are >there vented "GTI" discs for it or is there just the solid style rotors. >If vented rotors are not an...
• Re: Praise to the List! Van alive again
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:15:00 -0500
  ...wires, cap, and rotor. However, I only got 7 months from the Bosch cap and rotor probably because of the poor connections at the...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:20:10 -0500
  ...The rotor is replaced with a four slotted rotor. The control module would control the spark. I would leave the hall sensor in place...
• Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:36:32 +0000
  I remember reading somewhere, I can't remember when\where, that there is no such thing as a warped rotor, but simply high/low...
• Hall sender bad? Unt why?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:39:27 -0400
  ...About three months ago, I replaced the rotor with one NOT coded for Hall sensor vehicles, as I wasn't aware there was a...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:12:01 -0400
  ...With good pads and rotors and a little break in care just not needed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Syncro brake rotors/VW dealer deals, :'(
  Historical mailing list
  07 Sep 95 11:02:00 PDT
  ...My total (front axle) brake job cost about US$120; US$90 for 2 rotors, remainder for the premium pads specified for this application...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:28:02 -0700
  Yeah, I've heard of the spray on the rotor stuff. I think some are aluminum based. Supposedly does not reduce braking effectiveness. Other...
• Re: [WetWesties] 5400rpm rev limiting rotors for 10 bucks at cip
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:59:19 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/distributor-(ignition)-rotor/rotor-speed-limiter-style-04016 Just sayin' -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
• Re: New distributor missing hall sender?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:51:51 -0400
  Todd, the rotor is missing. This is a $7 part or you could use your old one for now until you can buy a...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2007 12:18:01 -0500
  I really can't speak to other vehicles and other conditions/circumstances, but those rotor discs on my Van were definitely warped. Each time...
• 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: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:51:54 -0700
  As this thread has morphed a bit, let me ask a syncro rotor question: Every year I take my Canadian van to have the...
• Re: 15" alloys and 14" spare
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 15:42:07 EST
  Bill, I sell these and I also have access to replacement pad sets and rotors. However they are so new (only available the last...
• 89 Syncro Westy Rotors Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 3 May 2001 16:44:21 -1000
  ...Shop here (not noted for good prices obviously) wants $119 each for front rotors for my 89 syncro (product #251 407 617Q. Found them...
• Re: Left Front Chirp
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:26:25 -0800
  I had a similar chirp that turned out to be front brakes...new rotors fixed it. $250-350 depending on whether your tech lets...
• Hansen brake kits #5
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:03 +1200
  ...I either need to: >>> 1) machine rotors off my hubs and adapt Porsche rotors to modified hubs >>> (will offest discs outward) >> >>Like our idea...
• Volks Cafe (ie Volks Motorsports.com) is awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:01:21 -0700
  ...I had to pay $400 each for a (at that time RARE) pair of OEM rotors for my Charger, but $650 for Vanagon rotors...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 11:17:17 EST
  ...out , with the rotor on turn the rotor around and put pressure to it to see if you can make it wobble back and...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:28:08 -0400
  ...A few gaskets and seals, a spring loaded pressure relief valve, a stator, a rotor, and some vanes to go in the rotor. The...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...rotors 87 up >>>> Used about one year (I put in new bearings when installed) Rear brake drums good condition 1 new front rotor 87...
• Re: Solving disc brake noises!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:07 -0500
  ...Verify surface condition or rotors. As long as there are no sharp edges >they can be reused. NEVER turn rotors. If they have glazing...
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 19:47:35 -0500
  ...When the front pads were replaced, were the rotors machined? Were the rotors measured for adequate thickness? And were the new pads driven appropriately...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 9 Apr 2018 18:00:56 +0000
  ...I’ll gave to see if i need new rotors... that would set me back V On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 10:55...
• Re: Ceramic Brakes Pads
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:44:23 -0500
  I have just recently replaced the rotors and pads on my 82 diesel westy. Brembo rotors I think, and PBR Deluxe Ceramic pads. I...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Mon, 26 May 1997 01:54:10 -0500
  > > However, it turns out that the rotor (which I had just replaced less > than 3000 miles ago) was bad and after replacement and a...
• 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 08:30:40 +0100
  ...AFAIK the syncro needs very THICK spacers between hub and Audi rotor to make the rotor fit under the Audi caliper. But no definite...
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:01:10 -0500
  James, Check the rotor and cap. I had a rotor grenade on our 85. Did you have the wires off for any reason? Did...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:07:53 -0700
  ...Front pads 447698151F Front rotors 8E0615301C Rear pads 443698451C Rear rotors 447615601A I also confirmed with small car what I found on the samba...
• Re: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:34:19 -0500
  Brake squeal is typically the result of a vibration induced between the pad & rotor or, less commonly, the shoe & drum. This can be caused...
• Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:25:08 -0500
  ...The rotor looks okay - not too scored. I had the pads replaced, but I don't think he did anything to the calipers. When...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:40:15 -0700
  Speaking of rotor condition and pedal pulsing, I think this is what was causing the pedal pulse I (hopefully) had: image of rotor: https...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:21:56 -0700
  ...However, I'm not positive that the Audi rotors are the same dimensions as the SA rotors. >>> >>> Van-Cafe listed them as different sizes...
• vacuum advance/retard control unit
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:14:28 -0400
  ...I did this, and I couldn't notice any movement in the rotor. Might my vacuum advance/retard unit be defective? '84 1.9L...
• Re: Reply to Ben: Re: Front brake noise of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:33:27 EDT
  ...Time, mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << By the way, I clean the rotors and drums with alcohol to get rid of the influence of the...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:32:52 -0700
  On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 6:26 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I advise against turning rotors when replacing pads, unless...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:14 -0500
  ...Yes most front drive vehicles use a flange hub with the rotors slipped on or over and many use bolts threaded into those hubs...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 07:16:24 -0800
  On 4 Nov 2003 at 22:17, Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM> wrote: > Hi, > > My rotors are burning up. I checked the archives on...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:53:57 -0400
  ...So the rotor will now be facing the lower left quadrant of the distributor body, and should be pointing to the wire that goes...
• RE: '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 13:18:28 -0700
  ...Subject: '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report Same message second time - I didn't see this posted to the list. Well I finally...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
  ...I had a clearance problem with the suby calipers and audi front >vented rotors ( I tried though) I am also running the Audi 5000T...
• Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:14:53 -0800
  Below are links to images of rotor in question. On Thursday, January 19, 2017, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://images.thesamba.com...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:38:46 -0700
  ...have, and >there is clear evidence that the materials in these rotors are poor >quality, This is just like what we have experienced with...