Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:04:52 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
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On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, lots around here - there are 3 other white Westies in my immediate
> neighbourhood... :-)
>
> I found the local FLAPs has Beck Arnley cylinders and Raybestos shoes in
> stock at $29 & $54, which is not bad; the local dealer/ex Bowwow guy has
> TRW/Varga at $25, and shoes for $45. I'll grab a new cylinder locally today,
> and I've ordered the rest from Autohausaz, as they have ATE cylinders, and a
> good price on drums ($36). I'm running out of time, or I'd consider one of
> the list vendors.
>
> I plan to just pop in a new cylinder tonight and bleed, then replace the
> works in a few weeks, and then I'll have a spare cylinder for emergencies
> like this... ;-)
>


Shawn.

All 4 pistons on my Brazilian (Vargas IIRC) leaked too soon. Might
have been due to low useage over period of 3 years (Westy not my DD),
but I think they're a poor investment.  Replaced with Meyle. Did NOT
check for springs though. But. In spite of recent email flurry to
list, my pedal height is good and rears seem to adjust fine.

I also used the premium Raybestos shoes. Hardware was from VM Autohaus
in Burnaby. Fits fine. Hardware from Cali Imports = poop. (poor or
incorrect fit)

Neil.


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