[T3] Cleaning Up

[Jim Adney]

I also noticed that I have a pair of Type 2 calipers, 54 mm pistons, 
that need to be rebuilt. One is missing one piston. I see that there 
are 2 versions of the bus calipers: '71-2, and '73-9. I don't know 
which these are. If someone can tell me what the difference is I will 
try to figure this out and let everyone know.

These would be for sale either as is, or rebuilt. Price subject to 
negotiation. Make me an offer.

On 21 Jun 2015 at 11:38, Jim Adney wrote:

> I'm trying to clean out my work area. Over the years it's become too 
> cluttered with the leftovers of previous repairs that I've not been 
> willing to toss in the scrap iron bin. Yesterday I went thru some of 
> it and found that I have a number of Type 3 brake calipers that are 
> good, except for the fact that the compensating pins have been broken
> out of them. While I prefer to use calipers the way VW provided them,
> I don't think the lack of these pins is a problem, AS LONG AS both 
> calipers are the same.
> 
> For the record, VW is almost the only maker that did this, so if 
> Mercedes didn't do it, it's probably not a problem. I've done it both
> ways on my own cars, just as a test, and I couldn't tell the 
> difference in use. And, for the record, if you buy reconditioned 
> calipers from almost anyone but me, they will come with the pins 
> broken out of them.
> 
> So, if you want a caliper, or a pair, I will sell these for the price
> of a rebuild: $50 for one or $45 each for 2 or more. I have both 
> early and late calipers, but only one pair of late calipers.
> 
> This price includes caliper body, pistons, seals, boots, and bleed 
> valves, but not the pads, pad retaining pins, or other hardware. I 
> can supply those parts at my regular prices if you need them. Prices 
> are good until this limited supply is gone.  
> 
> If these don't sell in a month or so, they all get recycled.
> 
> I have lots of other parts that I'd love to get rid of, too. All from
> 40 years of accumulating parts and parting out Type 3s. I have almost
> anything from speedometers, flywheels, and fans to clutch cables. Ask
> if there's anything you need/want. Most of what I have is '68 or 
> later, but I have a few early parts, like 6 V choke heaters. 
> 
> Sorry, there's just WAY too much to list. If you want something, 
> email me directly, please don't send your requests to this list.
> 
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> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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