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• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:50:40 +0200
  ...It has new > calipers, vented rotors, hubs, pads, and brake lines. This is not an > aftermarket kit. All of the parts are stock VW...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99 / ATE vs. Girling
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:11:17 -0800
  ...vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: > > << > Can you be more specific about these calipers? > > What's so different about them? > > Frankly, I can't say I...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:09:24 +0000
  ...Particularly with front calipers, when you see only a dribble coming out of the bleed screw instead of a good squirt...I replace both...
• Re: Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:50:22 -0800
  ...3) Several folks have upgraded to non-VW rotors and calipers. Some Porsche 4) Eurovan (aka T4) rotors will fit over the VW removable...
• parts vanagon 90 gl
  Historical mailing list - Rob Le Duc
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 19:58:32 -0700
  ...door $50 slider $50 dash $50 power steering rack $75 front calipers & spindles $50 per side rad fan no housing $25 all glass van...
• Audi front brakes on 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:55:06 -0700
  Some Syncros run Audi front discs and calipers on the front. Can it be done on a 2WD Vanagon? What's the trick? Thanks...
• Re: Uneven Brake pad wear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:00:37 -0500
  ...The calipers are newish Girling > ones that I installed last spring, and the slider pins (?? what are > those things called ??) on the calipers seemed...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:46:43 -0600
  ...I suspect the rebuilt calipers >>> I installed several years ago, never worked 100% correctly due to >>> poor quality assembly or parts. i.e. one...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:08:11 -0700
  ...Turns out, after a quick flashlight inspection, that there was a pretty good-sized wad of rust on the insides of the calipers blocking...
• Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 27 May 2012 11:56:20 -0700
  ...The calipers are not stuck, the tire pressure is equal. It all appears to be working properly. One thing I noticed however, is 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...
• 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: Jaguar vs Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:58:03 -0600
  ...Chris, At quick glance, the biggest difference is twin piston calipers for the Jag and single for the Passat's. BenT sent from my...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:17:43 -0400
  ...BMA on Victory in >Burbank >has good prices on OEM calipers. > >If you're holding out for a good price on the calipers you...
• Re: Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 14:52:45 -0800
  ...Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro] You'd think it would be the simplest thing in the world, looking at them - a single o-ring and...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:11:59 -0500
  ...source for rebuilt ATE calipers? Take it apart ,clean it up with a scotchbrite pad ,replace the o rings and put it back together...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:06:11 -0400
  ...t expect water to separate and collect in the bottoms of the > calipers, > but it can't hurt to bleed and flush there too.
• Re: Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:29:45 -0800
  ...Mark den jolliffe wrote: > Is there a definitive answer to what years or models of Vanagon had Girling front calipers...
• underneath 84 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 12:24:12 -0400
  1984 vanagon turned up on its side stripping underneath all suspension parts in very good shape rotors, and calipers in very good condition all...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:27:54 -0700
  ...source for rebuilt ATE calipers? > but then generally, conventional brake fluid is hydroscopic I think is > the word.. Not that it really matters, but...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:18:33 -0700
  ...My homebrew cost more than $350 and that's with rebuilt calipers. The BB kits come w/ new everything. I would not likely be...
• Re: Vendors turning up wrong from caliper. Anyone know what's going on?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 17:35:46 -0600
  ...If you or any else has evidence that anyone has ever installed the side drilled calipers on a vanagon, I want to see a...
• brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 13:13:15 -0400
  Question for the group on brakes, calipers and drums History: My wife (primary driver of the van) complained to me the other day that...
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:37:43 -0500
  ...For the early 2 piston calipers the fit of the pad the pad is > > captive in the caliper casting. As these calipers are old...
• Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 06:25:29 -0600
  Volks, I replaced the wheel cylinders and calipers on my 85 GL. I have bled manual brakes many times before, but have never done...
• follow-up- loaded vs. unloaded
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:44:36 -0400
  ...uloaded brake calipers. One source says unloaded is without pads and hardware, another mentinos pads but not hardware. I got a left and right...
• Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 02:00:07 -0500
  ...told me that the bleeders on the calipers looked very rusty and worried that the calipers might need replacement as well. He said the...
• Re: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:27:33 -0500
  Thanks, Dennis, just what I needed. d At 05:21 PM 12/8/2008, Dennis Haynes wrote: >If you only getting the basic caliper...
• Brake Lube Goop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 11:31:19 MST
  I had asked this before, with no answer -- I'm looking at rebuilding the calipers this weekend, and someone mentioned brake goop that helps...
• new brakes grind in tight turns when backing up
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:17:08 -0800
  ...New rotors, rebuilt calipers, new brake pads. Everything is fine, except when I make a tight turn in reverse. Then the brakes grind on...
• FS: Syncro front end
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 2 May 2002 20:24:16 -0400
  ...This includes the front differential with axles, the suspension with rotors and calipers, and the shield frame that protects all the components under the...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:55:37 -0400
  ...After March of 2006 you have the newer version which uses Audi calipers and rotors and pads that you can readily get here in...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:57:46 -0700
  ...https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1iG-OThfvx0/SwOauGjsY5I/AAAAAAAAB9I/xtLArNgtLt0/s640/FrontCaliperFaulty.jpg Frankly, I'd be tempted to rebuild my calipers next time. Neil...
• Re: Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:04:14 -0600
  ...vanagain.com/product/vanagon-brake-caliper-pin-boot-kit-for-girling-caliperss > > Did I mention that Vanagain single handedly funds Vanagon.com > > Just sayin...
• Re: Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:38:57 -0600
  ...your kit from SmallCar the one that uses the dual piston calipers? I've > been thinking of upgrading my stock Syncro setup to them...
• Re: early vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:23:38 -0600
  I think 84 was the year that Vanagons came out with the improved floating front calipers. Changing over to these requires changing the entire...
• Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:20:55 -0700
  ...Looking forward to hearing some opinions about these noise damping plates and experiences buying calipers (versus buying the seals and the backing plates in...
• Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:17:09 -0700
  ...I have also read that on the early two piston type calipers, that one needs to bleed upper and lower bleeder screw on each...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:39:24 -0800
  ...My 85 GL has the front calipers set up the same way. Thank God that we don't have to remove the calipers when...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:14:27 -0700
  ...My other thought is that maybe something is wrong with the calipers. Could the calipers have been rebuilt (poorly) in such a way that...
• Info on brake caliper bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:58:43 -0800
  ...For floating, single-piston calipers in 86-up Vanagons: The 8mm bolts holding the caliper to its carrier are in fact self-locking and...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 13:53:27 -1000
  ...Have fun do good work ! On 7/7/2015 6:08 AM, Vincent Dow wrote: > Scott, > Yeah, sounds like it's more than calipers...
• Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:25:08 -0500
  ...I had the pads replaced, but I don't think he did anything to the calipers. When I drive, I'm pretty sure I...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
  That explanation would make sense except that the so called "big brake" calipers are usually with smaller piston area than stock calipers, not larger...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:42:42 -0400
  ...Rebuilt calipers still look good, mostly > shiny with nice cadmium (?) plating. I installed new PBR pads from BD, I > notice they are made in...
• Uneven front brake pad wear?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:57:18 -0400
  ...in the caliper just not be pushing? I quess I need to get new calipers, please tell me if I'm wrong. Dave K.
• Re: [Syncro] vented disc rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:44:07 EDT
  ...get a set. >> Have the South African vented rotors and larger calipers. Got them from a local vendor. Local in SF. There are several...
• the issue of bleeder screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:07:09 -0700
  ...Does anyone know the size of the screws for the calipers and wheel cylinders? Is there a difference? (Some parts stores say they are...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:25:47 -0700
  ...Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used Audi calipers. Rotors are SA T3 or Audi. Pads Merkur for the early (sans wear sensor...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:06:09 -0700
  ...going down. > what did they cost you ? > I think vanagon rebuilt calipers exchange are about somewhere around 80 or > 90 bucks......from my supplier...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:39:07 +0100
  ...Audi dual pot calipers do not fit the front of > our Vans. The spacing on the pad carrier bracekt is too close to mount...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Nov 2002 (#2002-1361)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 08:00:35 -0800
  ...VW brake cylinder paste I am rebuilding calipers. Bentley says to coat seals and pistons with VW brake cylinder paste or equivalent. Can someone...
• New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:18 -0700
  ...Instead, the guy told me I needed new calipers at $125 each. I said I used to rebuild them for the price of an...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 09:52:57 -0800
  ...I don't know any details but it appears the calipers may have been redesigned. -Mark On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:03...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:06 -0500
  ...of converting my '87 syncro to Audi G60 brakes. > > Took the calipers to a machine shop to get the mounting holes rebored to > the...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:13:04 -0400
  ...viscous coupling, differential, axles, suspension, calipers and rotors, shaft and protective shield . All for $500 or may consider selling separately. - Syncro gas tank $150...
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:46:12 -0700
  ...than the SA kind. > <*http://tinyurl.com/zghde> > *Anyone recognize the calipers?* > * > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" That's the Overland Big Brake Kit...
• 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: Vented Rotors
  Historical mailing list - olmcons
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 18:41:18 -0400
  ...The calipers will not accommodate the extra thickness of a ventilated rotor. You could cross drill the rotor, but I don't know if...