I just bought a set at the VW dealer for my Teves /ATE calipers on my 1983.5
VANAGON. Each plate was about $5.00. I mean outrageous for what they are,
yeah, but not impossible to afford. They did take about a week to come in
though.

good luck
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA
In a message dated 10/6/2001 5:33:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
patcal@CYBCON.COM writes:

> I was replacing the front brake pads on my 82 westy & there were no
>  anti-squeal shims in the calipers.  I have the Girling calipers.  Anybody
>  have a set they could sell me?  These shims not only prevent brake squeal
>  but they also keep the pistons oriented correctly in the calipers.  I am in
>  the Portland area if anyone locally has a set.  Thanks.
>