Date:         Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
Reply-To:     Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
In-Reply-To:  <SNT141-w276BAB51CA02628C7854E8A0040@phx.gbl>
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Bus Depot hooked me up.  On the way!  
 
> Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
> From: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Yeah I have a buddy coming over today to help me out with the other side and bleeding. Going to flush the brake fluid and be done. 
> 
> > Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:23:29 -0400
> > From: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > 
> > You should always open the bleeders when pushing caliper pistons back in.
> > Pushing the old brake fluid back into the master is a good to foul up the
> > checks in the master and if the reservoir is full, the fluid will overflow
> > and make a mess. The brake will destroy the plastic on the instrument
> > cluster.
> > 
> > Dennis
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Michael Sullivan
> > Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:13 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
> > 
> > Jamie, Go get a caliper press at Autozone for about $5. You do not need to
> > remove the calipers from the brake line just to change the pads. There are
> > two bolts holding them on(check Bentley for your van year). Just loosen the
> > bolts(and replace the boots with the hardware kit that I'm sure you bought).
> > And then press the piston backwards with your new press from Autozone and
> > slip the new pads in.
> > Not a pro but just did this last month.
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> > 
> > 
> > On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Jamie Fitterer
> > <fittdog8848@hotmail.com>wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am
> > > wondering what is the best way to get the hub cover off? I do not have
> > the
> > > special VW tools listed within the bentley and was looking for some
> > > suggestions. Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the
> > caliper
> > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It seems that there
> > > would not be enough room with that little metal line to the caliper.
> > Anyone
> > > in Bozeman, MT able to swing by and help a beginner mechanic LOL.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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