Why? It's because you've got new pads and discs. Brand spanking new! Of course you are going to feel the difference! On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 05:50:59 PM PDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: Hi David, My Dennis upgrade on the 85 is 17 inch wheels. 18 souds very nice. I also have the GW big brakes. My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just fine. Better than my 85 ever was. Eric Caron
> On Jun 2, 2023, at 6:52 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > > Hi Eric; > > This is all great information, but is it revealment to your situation. Probably for one of your VW vehicles, but what about your Dennis Haynes 18" wheels?? > > Dave B. > the Boston one > > Hoping this gets out. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Fri, Jun 2, 2023 12:54 pm > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Front brake calibers? > > Hi Jeff, > > Your message got through to some folks as there were some very helpful posts. I’m keeping many in my save for later notes. > > Eric Caron > > > > > On Jun 2, 2023, at 12:26 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>> wrote: > > > > Hi everyone. The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for my 85 Westfalia GL. > > > > I am having a bit of trouble figuring out the part numbers. I have seen the same part numbers for 85-91 and 86-91. And different part numbers for Girling, ATE and others. > > > > Suggestions welcome!! > > > > Thanks > > Jeff |
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