[T3] Brake Calipers
Dave Hall
dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk
Sat Aug 13 03:02:47 PDT 2011
$25 a quart - that figures. Most things seem to cost twice as much over
here. For example a new VW Jetta Tdi Wagon retails at around $35,000 - I
make that about $10,000 extra, and we get the 1.6L engine for that rather
than the 2.0L. Still, that's what marketing is all about - we pay towards
someone else's car, so they can afford it!
Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: 13 August 2011 03:13
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Brake Calipers
On 13 Aug 2011 at 2:04, Dave Hall wrote:
> I suppose the shape of the piston retaining plate allowed the pad to
> act a bit like the leading edge of the shoe, but not over its whole width.
The leading edge of a shoe is a good comparison. In this case, they're
trying to avoid the self actuating feature of a leading shoe.
> Silicone brake fluid is available in the UK. Around $50 for a US
> quart inc shipping. How much is needed? Also available in litres and
smaller sizes.
> I see a 191 litre drum is around 1/3 the price per litre. I don't
> think I know 200 others who want some!
A quart will do it. The car actually holds less than a pint, but you need
the rest to flush out the old stuff. I think it's about $25/qt here.
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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