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• How to rebuild a brake caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:44:36 -0400
  ...I was thinking to rebuild it. Any suggestions? Kits available? Just buy a new/rebuilt caliper? Gregg 85 Westy (Vonya) 204k, sticky brakes
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:23:31 -0800
  ...Brake' kit has the same size caliper pistons as a stock standard '86-'91 Vanagon. Yep, the stock '86-'91 Vanagon caliper rebuild kit...
• SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:27:26 -0800
  ...the outer dust seals or rebuild seal kit for the SA big brake calipers. I KNOW these calipers must be either the same or...
• 1991 Vanagon Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Struggle
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Wed, 19 May 2021 19:58:41 -0700
  ...rebuild my brakes and bearings. The kit I bought is via Amazon. Centric Parts 143.42008 Caliper Kit I had lubed the caliper cylinders...
• brake caliper terms
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:38:09 -0400
  I have been looking around for new brake calipers, and came across terms I'm unfamilia with, and can't seem to find much...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Struggle
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 20 May 2021 10:49:10 -0700
  ...rebuild my brakes and bearings. > The kit I bought is via Amazon. > > Centric Parts 143.42008 Caliper Kit > I had lubed the caliper cylinders...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:36:56 -0400
  ...Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits? > >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400 > > > >Hi Folks, > >My LF brake caliper isn't...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:18:14 -0700
  ...My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going >with one if the repair kits that various...
• Re: brake caliper terms
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:24:38 +0800
  ...involved in doing the > rebuild yourself? I've seen rebuild kits also. > > Ed in CT Ed, Unloaded means no brake pads included. Loaded -- the...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:45:09 -0800
  ...SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further > out as well. They will rub...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:43 -0600
  ...SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > >> Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further >> out as well. They will rub...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:52:16 -0800
  ...SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > > > Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further > > out as well. They will rub...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:13:58 -0400
  ...Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits? >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400 > >Hi Folks, >My LF brake caliper isn't...
• Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...Rebuild kits should be under $20 per caliper (two outer seals and two inner seals needed per caliper) this Porshe link below will help...
• 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf My choices: - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. - rebuild a...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:54 -0600
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf > > My choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:48:06 -0600
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf > > My choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 17 May 2015 17:52:18 -0600
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf > > My choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a...
• 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...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:49:07 -0700
  ...Sticky brakes My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:29:08 -0800
  Smallcar also sells a front brake kit using Audi twin piston calipers: http://www.smallcar.com/brakekitft.htm Tom --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
  ...choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >
• Re: Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 20:10:40 -0700
  ...I was unable to easily locate a rebuild kit for the calipers, but my seals and boots looked good so I just cleaned off...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
  ...My question is - if the SA Big Brake kit for the front is no longer in production, what kit would one use to upgrade...
• 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...
• 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: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:28:18 -0800
  ...I went with Audi A6 rotors and 200Q calipers for this reason, MUCH larger swept area. Karl Robert Smythe wrote: > Forgive my usual ignorance...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:24:41 EDT
  ...New will > >be expensive. > >Less than $10.00 will get the kit to rebuild. Most of the tme the pistons > >are in good condition...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:52:46 -0700
  ...Brake Kit" >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >> >> Is rebuilding the old style calipers a...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:49:30 -0400
  ...Sticky brakes My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:16:47 -0600
  ...Brake Kit" >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >>> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >>> >>> Is rebuilding the old style calipers a...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:52:06 -0400
  ...Sticky brakes My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:49:06 -0800
  ...to "big brakes" using the stock > later-model calipers and just purchasing the larger rotors/pads (as opposed > to the whole 'kit')?' Karl was...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:20:06 -0400
  ...Brake Kit" >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >>> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >>> >>> Is rebuilding the old style calipers a...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:57:15 +0000
  ...Brake Kit" > >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > >> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. > >> > >> Is rebuilding the old style calipers a...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:19:35 -0400
  ...I rebuilt calipers. It was a time consuming job. I later bought some rebuilt ones on ebay just in case the rebuild job did...
• 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: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 04:35:30 +1200
  >Mark, > REbuild yours. Use parts here will be a waste of money. New will >be expensive. >Less than $10.00 will get the kit...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000
  ...The caliper is already off, cleaned and awaiting the rebuild kit which is coming in tomorrow. I'm assuming that the siezed slider was...
• Re: 82 brake rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:16:06 EDT
  Brian: << 1)where can i get the rebuild kit.. i think i have teves setup>> Teves brakes are more commonly know under the name...
• 1984 Girling caliper hardware vs Teves
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:29:49 -0300
  I am rebuilding the front brakes on my '84 westy (rotors, callipers, pads, hardware, bearings). The old hardware (retainer, spreader spring, retaining pins) are...
• Re: Front calipers '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:25:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...That was the rebuild extent. (The master cyl kit cost $8 at the time.) If the pistons are badly pitted you need new ones...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:42:34 -0700
  ...and Girling brand calipers. They use the same pads and bolt to the same knuckles but take different rebuild kits and have slight differences...
• Re: need brake caliper help
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 12:17:14 PDT
  ...If you want to do a (probably) better job, just buy a rebuild kit or rebuilt calipers. -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 11:08:10 -0400
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf > > My choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:48:16 -0400
  ...We've always done our caliper rebuilds in-house. A $15 kit, a really good cleaning, and you're ready to go! Cheers, Jeff...
• Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:49:42 -0700
  ...I have ordered caliper rebuild kits, but they won't arrive before my next 1000km trip. Is there anything I can do to improve...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:00:52 -0400
  ...Sticky brakes My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:26:39 -0800
  ...The caliper is already > off, cleaned and awaiting the rebuild kit which is coming in tomorrow. I'm > assuming that the siezed slider was...
• 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: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:48:47 -0700
  ...Hi > > > > Rebuilding brake calipers is frowned upon, though obviously it *is* > done. > > You are seeing why it's not recommended to rebuild calipers, at...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 May 2015 09:51:22 -0600
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf >> >> My choices: >> >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >> - rebuild a...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
  ...I have a used pair of calipers, with rebuilding kits, (two piston) if anyone is interested. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z...
• Re: Sticking Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 08:24:23 -0700
  ...front calipers appear to stick. >>That is, they do not seem to release fully. >> >>Well, today I pulled a caliper, rebuild kit in hand...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:00:39 EST
  ...of rebuilding these calipers. I have them new for $60 each (that is for the 86-92 Vanagons only though). The rebuild kits I...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:20:05 -0800
  ...Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro] I don't see why folks go to the trouble of rebuilding these calipers. I have them...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:08:07 -0700
  ...My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going > with one if the repair kits that various...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:50:48 -0500
  ...calipers (over 130 each for stock calipers). It was an easy choice. The SA brakes would save me money long term. Smallcars kit would...
• Re: Rebuild Calipers?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:11:55 -0500
  ...dating myself?) > >Awhile back, I picked up a front disk caliper rebuild kit, >since the rubber in mine is more or less non-existant...
• Re: Brake Job $$$
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 13:33:15 -0800
  ...Thus, excluding hydraulic parts (caliper rebuild kits or calipers), I spent about $180 on the parts for the front brakes. I don't know...