Thats helpful to know Scott. A mechanic had speculated that there might be something "kinky" with a caliper(s). He'd experienced that before. And ya. Crazy but a new rebuilt caliper leaked nearly right away. It's my understanding that there's small donut type O rings between each caliper half. Thanks for tip on sway bar. When I bought that bus it didn't have one! Mechanic installed one from a '91 IIRC. It seems to fit. For me, I'm still quite undecided on installing a "big brake" kit. i.e. I'm not convinced that adding more braking power won't exceed the design of other components in part, or whole. Then again, I really don't know what I'm talking about. Just a gut feeling. Neil. On 6/19/16, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Hi Niel, > those early calipers arn't that great for sure. I've seen LOTS of them > with sticky pistons, especially the outer pistons. > you have the matching front anti-sway bar...? .hope you do. The early > one won't fit I don't think. > > a caliper leaking at the seam , new-rebult out of the box ? Wow. Never > have seen that. > In a normal rebuild you never even take the caliper halves apart. > > Really..I'd just go to a Tire and Wheel Alignment Store ( much as I try > not to ) and just say .. > 'could you just buzz these tight bolts off for me" ? > > 'everyone knows' ....that on all things that turn ... > like wheels and axle nuts etc....you gotta think ahead and do them while > things are held down firmly by the vehicle itself. > > much better outer wheel bearings on the later vans.. > they get a better starting in maybe mid 83 or 84 or so.
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