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Subject:Re: Front brake calibers?
From:Eric Caron
Date:Fri, 2 Jun 2023 20:50:42 -0400

Hi David,

My Dennis upgrade on the 85 is 17 inch wheels.  18 souds very nice. 

I also have the GW big brakes. 

My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just fine.  Better than my 85 ever was. 

Eric Caron 

> On Jun 2, 2023, at 6:52 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric;
> 
> This is all great information, but is it revealment to your situation.  Probably for one of your VW vehicles, but what about your Dennis Haynes 18" wheels??
> 
> Dave B.
> the Boston one
> 
> Hoping this gets out.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Fri, Jun 2, 2023 12:54 pm
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Front brake calibers?
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> Your message got through to some folks as there were some very helpful posts.  I’m keeping many in my save for later notes.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
> > On Jun 2, 2023, at 12:26 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi everyone.  The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for my 85 Westfalia GL.
> > 
> > I am having a bit of trouble figuring out the part numbers.  I have seen the same part numbers for 85-91 and 86-91.  And different part numbers for Girling, ATE and others.
> > 
> > Suggestions welcome!!
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Jeff