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• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:23:29 -0400
  You should always open the bleeders when pushing caliper pistons back in. Pushing the old brake fluid back into the master is a good...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Edward
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:18:32 -0500
  Seems like a sticking caliper would have been a real problem when they put on the new, thicker rotors and pads. They would have...
• Re: calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 21:01:15 -0700
  ...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: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:10:29 -0400
  ...18:09 "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> napisał(a): > Are your calipers on upside-down? > > Here a pic of my Westy with early and...
• 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: Teves Caliper Same as ATE?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:39:01 -0500
  ...Teves Caliper Same as ATE? At 06:23 PM 1/29/2009, neil N wrote... >it appears that I have Teves calipers: > >Are ATE...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:16:47 -0600
  ...ha ha. ;) > At this point, a local vendor has what I think are new, > not remanufactured, newer style calipers. I installed a pair > on...
• Re: Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:04:14 -0600
  ...them. > > https://www.vanagain.com/product/vanagon-brake-caliper-pin-boot-kit-for-girling-caliperss > > Did I mention that Vanagain single handedly funds Vanagon...
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:07:48 -0700
  I'm afraid my advice is to buy another caliper and work on stuck bleeder at your leisure. alistair On 2012-08-02, at...
• 87 disk brake issue
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:26:42 +0000
  Attempting to get my disk brake caliper off. Cannot remove it due to high ridges on the disk. I don't want to pound...
• caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:13:23 -0800
  posted a couple of pics of my brake caliper fiasco here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ I hope it serves...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:50:09 -0500
  ...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: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:23:38 -0500
  ...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 Done?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:39:16 -0700
  if it's a two piston fixed caliper .. it is common for the outer pistons to get very sticky eventually. If the caliper is...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:42:42 -0400
  ...I decided to file down the mating > surfaces of the caliper carrier to get most of the worn spots smoothed out. > I wonder if...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:16:07 -0700
  ...I wouldn't expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the calipers, but it can't hurt to bleed and flush...
• Uneven front brake pad wear?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:57:18 -0400
  ...I've never seen this happen before, one of the pistons in the caliper just not be pushing? I quess I need to get...
• Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400
  Hi Folks, My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going with one if the repair kits...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:56:45 -0700
  ...On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 9:04 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Installed new calipers, rotors, pads. Caliper hardware...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:00:13 -0500
  ...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: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:47:52 -0800
  ...The caliper is simpler and likely less expensive. I can't > remember whether the pads are larger. > > Yours, > David >
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 08:54:56 -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...
• Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:19:25 -0500
  Just finished up installing new front wheel bearings and noted that Bentley calls for 200 ft/lbs of torque on the caliper bolts. I...
• FS: factory Vanagon alloy wheels with tires, 2 new brake calipers (Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:09:35 -0400
  ...Also, 2 brand new calipers, with carriers, Girling brand to fit '86 to '91 Vanagons, $100/pair, will ship. Karl M 301-416-2453
• Re: WANTED: used Vangon brake caliper 86-91 left
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 14:39:19 -0700
  ...used Vangon brake caliper 86-91 left The subject pretty much covers it. I'm located in NE OH and I hope to get...
• Re: Missing Nipple...Options? Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:32:40 EST
  ...My 1990 Carat is missing the brake bleed nipples in the front calipers. Anybody know of a fix...or do I need new calipers...
• Re: Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 06:45:13 -0500
  ...Are the rear brakes adjusted properly? Are the bleeders for the calipers on the top of the caliper? If there are two bleeders on...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:06:09 -0700
  ...for rebuilt caliper. Who rebuilt them: http://www.nugeon.com/products.aspx?i=rc Good to get peoples input. Seems this is an UNcommon...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
  ...I made a bolt on carrier >plate for the caliper (subaru) as these are for the fronts and have parking >brakes. I had a...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:17:26 -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: Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:16:40 -0700
  Michael, I ordered a set of noise-dampening plates along with a couple of sets of caliper rebuild kits from VolksCafe. Note that they...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:39:07 +0100
  My brake setup uses the one piston caliper, but the two piston version should fit also with only litle modification of the adaptors. 290x25mm...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
  What's a Mk4 caliper? Rob becida@comcast.net At 11/21/2011 03:39 PM, Hector Zapata wrote: >FYI each Mk4 caliper is...
• Re: Little bit of brake capliper info.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:52:31 -0700
  ...The areas that need cleaning and greasing are the sliders that hold the caliper to the hanger. Each caliper has two of them and...
• Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:59:54 -0700
  Larry, I just looked up the VW part numbers for the calipers on my VW Dealer Microfiche. They are the same numbers for Syncros...
• '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:34:01 -0500
  Is there any practical difference (mounting, whatever) between Girling and ATE calipers on the '86+ brakes? FLAPS wants to know which type, which I...
• 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: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:36:30 -0700
  ...These calipers are likely original, and very rusty on the outside. I see deterioration in the rubber dust seal, which usually means water has...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
  ...They accommodates the larger discs by designing a caliper carrier which mounts the caliper approximately 13mm away from the axle centerline. Those of us...
• 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: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:29:23 -0700
  ...Left front brake caliper > Sorry, I thought everyone knew about Roseburg, OR, USA
• Re: Re-Using Front Caliper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:55:03 -0700
  ...Who puts in new caliper > bolts, RELIGIOUSLY, EVERY time they take things > apart? I show those as a reused part. Only replaced if damaged...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:18:08 +0000
  ...The spacing on the pad carrier bracekt is too close to mount the actual caliper. We are currently working on locating a caliper carrier...
• dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:22:44 -0700
  ...What's the least expensive way to address the dragging caliper? I plan to move it and then decide whether to restore it or...
• Brakes Not Releasing
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 14:32:51 -0900
  ...My drivers side brake caliper piston will not release. The brakes stop the van, but afterward the caliper piston remains tight. After driving down...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:24:49 -0700
  ...what did they cost you ? I think vanagon rebuilt calipers exchange are about somewhere around 80 or 90 bucks......from my supplier, and that...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  ...When I finally got things replaces and was able to install the kit, the calipers seemed a little snug but I thought they were...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:20:31 -0500
  Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further out as well. They will rub against the wheel if you use a...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:57:15 +0000
  ...ha ha. ;) > At this point, a local vendor has what I think are new, > not remanufactured, newer style calipers. I installed a pair > on...
• Re: Rebuilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:02:55 -0800
  ...But how the *#$&^ do you get the piston back into the caliper??? I have done dozens of caliper rebuilds and I have NEVER had...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:43:43 -0700
  ...The same is true if I were to put the SA Big Brake caliper on the Syncro 16. In that situation the caliper carrier...
• 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: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:58:30 -0700
  ...Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement. > ..... > i.e. does this [low pedal] negatively affect the calipers ability to sufficiently push > the pads against the...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - LAGlen Cook
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:27:49 -0700
  ...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: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:37:37 +1100
  ...24 PM, Dan Andrews wrote: >> John, >> >> The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf ft) >> >> Dan >> >> Sent from my...
• 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...
• ATE/Teves Rebuilt Caliper Question (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 15:56:54 -0700
  ...The rebuilt calipers I got each came with what looks like a copper crush washer. They were attached to the little plug(s) that...
• Re: new calipers (e.g., from busdepot)?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:45:55 -0400
  These replaced original, never rebuilt, calipers on my 84 Westy… after my first failure when drivers side seal failed and started leaking at 190k...
• Re: 82 brake rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:16:06 EDT
  ...You will need to hone the cylinders if you are having problems w/a piston sticking in a caliper. If you've never done...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:36:59 -0700
  ...I have a list member sending me 2 > good used calipers that I hope will work out. This will be the first time > I...