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Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:31:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY132-DS28360DD10FF81B3D3A1B8A01D0@phx.gbl>
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Dennis,

I had ordered the hardware kit from BD last week, so too late on that. I did call the dealer this morning on the shoes - they told me they were sold as 'singles' at $100+ each, so $400+ total... ouch. I'm sure I can find another source, but I just don't have the time to hunt around right now, and wanted to get something on the way before my parents leave the US next week.

I ordered new ATE cylinders, ?? drums and 'Enduro' shoes from Autohausaz, mainly because they had stock, price was good, and I know they ship fast. If I find some dealer shoes for a good price, I can always dump the cheapo ones - what is considered a reasonable price for dealer shoes?

Thanks

On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Last time I ordered dealer wheel cylinders they were made in Brazil and did > not have the springs. > The dealer price for the proper spring kit is very reasonable. You also > want > to consider the dealer rear shoes. Full 6mm thick riveted linings, FG > friction rating. Some good stopping power. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Shawn Wright > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:04 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-( > > Dennis, > > I've already ordered the spring kit from busdepot, so hopefully they are ok > - I recall your recommendation on the shoes and cylinders, but missed this > part about the hardware kit. I will check my local supplier on the wheel > cyls, and if in doubt will only get one, then find a pair of proper ones > later. I'll dissect my failed unit to see what type it is, since it was > installed by the dealer. Our local parts guy happens to run a business out > of the dealership, so I have the chance to compare dealer vs aftermarket > parts all in one shot. > > Thanks everyone! > > On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Dennis Haynes > <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > > > Yes, get the brake spring kit from the dealer. The aftermarket kits > usually > > have the wrong hold down pins and retainers. > > > > Wheel cylinders from the dealer can be hit or miss. You want the ATE's > and > > you want them with the spring pushing the two pistons out. The spring was > > added with the self adjusting brakes. The spring prevents the pistons > from > > retracting and causing that need to pump the pedal for good feel. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of > > Alistair Bell > > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:05 AM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-( > > > > right you are Jake, i made sure the one I bought had that spring. > > > > alistair > > > > > > > > On 30-Mar-10, at 10:42 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > > > > I think Dennis says to buy both the slave cylinders and the shoes > > from the > > dealer. > > > > The cylinders have the return springs and the shoes have a semi-metallic > > lining. > > > >


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