[T3] Brake Calipers

[Dave Hall]

$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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