Yes Werke 1 is in Vancouver.

BT

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 6:19 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
wrote:

> 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
> >>>
> >>
>