Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:05:24 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
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Tell the dealer to look for the rebuilt set, not just the linings. You want
part # 251-698-531-LX. Was recently as low as $65 list. Used to run ~$100
for the complete set.
Dennis
From: Shawn Wright [mailto:vwdiesels@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:32 PM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
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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