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Jim I think that is the problem. The threads don't appear to be holding real well. How much for me to get that steering knuckle from you. I live in Washington state. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Jim Adney [mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:31 AM To: Type 3 mailing list Subject: RE: [T3] Brakes On 25 Mar 2003 at 6:19, Vlach, Joe -CKHS wrote: > It's a 69, Jim. Driver's side. I may have a spare left early steering knuckle. Bug me if you think you need one. They can be challenging to replace, but it may be be better than what you have now. Check yours out and then let me know. > From: Jim Adney [mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org] > On 24 Mar 2003 at 14:24, Vlach, Joe -CKHS wrote: > > > Oh, that's bad. I think the p.o. had broken one of the bolts for the > > caliper. Doesn't the caliper mount to the backing plate. As I remember one of > > these appeared to have been drilled out and tapped. > > It's probably the wrong size and has come loose. This is not a good place to > > make do with makeshift repairs. Your life depends on these brakes. > It's possible that the threads could still be restored, but you may > need to install a good used steering knuckle. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org