Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:56:51 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Front brake calibers?
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Hey,
Check with Eric Ley about vanagon parts. I’m pretty sure he basically has the online and related parts business covered. When I was in need in Canada he really came through for me.
Anyone got a web site for him? I can dig up a email if needed.
Eric Caron
> On Jun 17, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Finally found my records for the new calipers but it doesn't mention the
> brand. I tried to look it up on FrankCondelli.com and found that Frank has
> closed his business. Sorry I missed this!
>
> This is me giving FRANK CONDELLI A STANDING OVATION for his contributions
> -- THANK YOU FRANK! All the best!
>
> Yours,
> Gabriel Hourtouat
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:34 AM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> sorry i'm late chiming in -- i have an 86, close to the transition from 85
>> to 86. awkward sometimes. i bought new front calipers from condelli and i
>> am very happy with them. fit perfectly. i think frank mentioned that they
>> were actually the original mftr or something like that. i will look it up
>> and post again.
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 9:26 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Richard,
>>>
>>> I’m not sure how old the 84 brakes are. It isn’t listed in the
>>> receipts. But, it is original set up and I think indicates that when all
>>> the components are working correctly the original brakes to a good job.
>>>
>>> My 85 brakes are upgraded and improved but I still suspect something is
>>> not as good as it could be. This might be the brake booster or something
>>> else. But, they are working well so I’m not going to dig into it until
>>> that changes.
>>>
>>> I just don’t remember my brakes on other vanagons and buses, with
>>> standard set ups working this well. Peddle is firm and stopping is
>>> responsive. I hope I don’t mess anything up this winter when I bleed out
>>> the system.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jun 2, 2023, at 9:03 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 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 <mailto:
>>> 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 <mailto:
>>> ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>>
>>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto: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> <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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