Thanks for that perspective and information. I'm looking at this from a fairly simple point of view but I guess if a given calliper "core" is borderline, say at the bore, that might compromise how well it works after its rebuilt? Neil. On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 2:45 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
These replaced original, never rebuilt, calipers on my 84 Westy… after my > first failure when drivers side seal failed and started leaking at 190k > miles. > > I’ve owned my Westy since 1987, so I know they were original. Didn’t want > to take a chance on rebuilt, as I didn’t know the history. > > > > > > > > *From:* Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Friday, June 29, 2018 12:35 AM > *To:* Jack R > *Cc:* vanagon > *Subject:* Re: new calipers (e.g., from busdepot)? > > > > Hi. > > > > ..... was the quality of these new callipers just that much better than a > rebuilt that it resulted in better brakes? > > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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