Mikes post reminded me of this. Saw it today. I thought they were NLA.

If it's vapour-ware, my apologies. Still. It looks like the right part for
the later MY Vanagon.

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D251%2D612%2D501

Please note the "Good Quality Reproduction" in ad.

Neil.

On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:

Rockauto.com has a "wholesaler clearance" on some Vanagon rear wheel
> brake cylinders. Search for p/n 78494201. Last I saw, there were 10
> left, at less than $3 each. I got a pair while ordering some other
> stuff, just to see what they were, and was pleasantly surprised. They
> have springs in them! I installed them, they work fine. Ordered a
> lifetime supply for myself, cheaper than even rebuild kits.
>
> --
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines