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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed

    Ed · Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:09:16 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I know this from buying rear disc brakes from a list vendor. The calipers and carriers were assembled during shipping and the over weight...

  • Re: Fw: Ques: squeak under passenger seat.

    · Wed, 29 Jan 1997 12:15:22 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Does anyone know if a 87 Syncro has a different brake carrier (note not a different caliper, the carrier is the thing the brake...

  • Re: Question about vanagon front disc brakes

    vw_van_fan_Mark · Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:05:01 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The carriers are different and must match the caliper type. The pins must match caliper/carrier type. The pads are the same for both...

  • Re: Wheel bearing squell

    Dennis Haynes · Tue, 9 Jan 2007 00:13:37 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Brakes! The pads are rubbing, binding in the carriers, something. Or maybe there is too much play. The pads need to travel freely on...

  • Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes

    BenT Syncro · Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:43:43 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The same is true if I were to put the SA Big Brake caliper on the Syncro 16. In that situation the caliper carrier...

  • brakes

    Leon · Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:22:18 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    I picked up set of Audi5000T front brakes. Anyone knows exact spacing of mounting holes on Vanagon caliper carrier? Hope i don't have...

  • Re: Question about vanagon front disc brakes

    Roy Nicholl · Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:13:11 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...not visible now. :-) Look at how the carrier is attached - {as I recall} the Girling carrier is attached to the pins with bolts, while...

  • Spare Tire Carriers for my Rear End

    Lawrence Johnson · Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:15:33 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...brakes, installing stiffer springs, honing > > your slave cylinder, and replacing your clock and those cheesy stock > speakers... the Vanagon Rear Spare Tire Carrier ground...

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  • Brake carrier

    A component that supports the brake caliper and rotor

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