David,

YES they are.... Bentley tells us to replace them, do not re-use.  When
I bought my pads recently (within the last 30 days) and did my change
out, there was a little bag with two new bolts.  I tossed the old ones
and used the new ones per instructions in Bentley.   Now, I'm sure that
some people have re-used them without any problems, but I'm not one to
take a chance in this area.

    -Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:04:42 -0500
Subject: Re: brake pad replacement

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Ben T wrote:

> BTW, I didn't mention that turning the wheel the direction you are
working
> will make access to the bolts to remove the caliper easier. Oh I
failed to
> mention that the caliper has to come off to to do this properly.

Are Vanagon caliper bolts of the "use once and throw away" variety?

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon