Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:42:10 -0700

Take it apart ,clean it up with a scotchbrite pad ,replace the o rings
and put it back together again . They are normally plugged up because the
brake fluid never gets changed . DO both sides and flush clean fluid
through them before you take it apart . There are really nothing to them .

          Stacy

On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote:

> I've got a stuck caliper, and the list vendors only seem to have new ones
> for big bucks, like $350 to $500 a pair with shipping.  Rock Auto has a
> rebuilder that will do them for about $80 a pair plus shipping, waiting,
> etc.  Anybody have a better idea?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Stuart
>
> '85 Westy project
>

--
   1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
    Oldest son is an Eagle scout.

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »