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Re: [T3] Brake calipers


On 2 Aug 2005 at 20:59, joel briglia wrote:

> I have a siezed brake caliper on my '73 fastback. I was able to open it with 
> a screw driver, but it locks right up again when I step on the brake pedal. 
> I removed the caliper hoping to work it open and closed and maybe free it 
> up. It closes perfectly, but will not release. I pried it open and 
> reinstalled it. When I tried to bleed it, the bleeder valve snapped right 
> off! Should I just replace the caliper? I really don't know how old it is. 
> What brand of caliper should I buy if I do replace it? Where should I get it 
> from? What other parts need to be replaced along with the caliper?

The best thing to do is to get them rebuilt. I say "them" because by the time 
you have this problem you are very likely close to having it on both sides. It 
is a common problem with our cars.

I will rebuild your OE calipers for $45 each, plus shipping. Replacing a broken 
bleed valve costs $25 extra. You can buy new calipers for a bit less, but they 
will not be the same quality as the originals.

Rebuild or replace are your only options to actually fix this problem.

If you replace them with new ones, the name on the box doesn't matter: They 
will all be the same inside.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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