Hi Gabriel,

I second that for Frank Condelli.  Wonder if he still has is van and is lurking here somewhere.  His website was really great.

I am in Winnipeg and have had good luck with:

www.cip1.ca (better than you would expect!)
www.concept1.ca (believe they’re in Calgary)
www.werke1.com (in Vancouver?)
https://elmgarage.com/ (this is Eric Ley in Quebec)

If you need new canvas I can point you to a great guy in Quebec too!

I have had good service from everyone above except haven’t had the pleasure of trying Eric yet.

My only complaint is that some of the websites don’t list specific parts - you have to go elsewhere to find the part and then email.  A small consideration in the big scheme of things but just adds a little more work for everyone.

Thanks
Jeff

> On Jun 17, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Finally found my records for the new calipers but it doesn't mention the
> brand.  I tried to look it up on FrankCondelli.com and found that Frank has
> closed his business.  Sorry I missed this!
> 
> This is me giving FRANK CONDELLI A STANDING OVATION for his contributions
> -- THANK YOU FRANK!  All the best!
> 
> Yours,
> Gabriel Hourtouat
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:34 AM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> sorry i'm late chiming in -- i have an 86, close to the transition from 85
>> to 86.  awkward sometimes.  i bought new front calipers from condelli and i
>> am very happy with them.  fit perfectly.  i think frank mentioned that they
>> were actually the original mftr or something like that.  i will look it up
>> and post again.
>> 
>> On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 9:26 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Richard,
>>> 
>>>        I’m not sure how old the 84 brakes are.  It isn’t listed in the
>>> receipts.  But, it is original set up and I think indicates that when all
>>> the components are working correctly the original brakes to a good job.
>>> 
>>> My 85 brakes are upgraded and improved but I still suspect something is
>>> not as good as it could be.  This might be the brake booster or something
>>> else.  But, they are working well so I’m not going to dig into it until
>>> that changes.
>>> 
>>> I just don’t remember my brakes on other vanagons and buses, with
>>> standard set ups working this well.  Peddle is firm and stopping is
>>> responsive.  I hope I don’t mess anything up this winter when I bleed out
>>> the system.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 2, 2023, at 9:03 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Why?  It's because you've got new pads and discs.  Brand spanking new!
>>> Of course you are going to feel the difference!
>>>> 
>>>> On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 05:50:59 PM PDT, Eric Caron <
>>> ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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 <mailto:
>>> 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 <mailto:
>>> ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>>
>>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto: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> <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
>>> 
>>