Re: [T3] Rear disc brakes

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 12 Jun 00, at 15:00, WVTOH@aol.com wrote:

> I have a set of the 914 rear brakes that I was going to put on one of
> my cars but changed my mind and am going with the 944's instead. I
> found the rebuild kits in two places, PB Tweeks in Long Beach CA. and
> Automobile Atlanta in GA. The prices weren't that unreasonable as I
> recall. The kits from Tweeks didn't include the o-rings that seal the
> caliper halves but the A.A. kits did include them. 

Interesting that Tweeks has these now. Years ago when I was 
looking for them they didn't have them, but there was a rumor that 
someone was putting together such a kit, presumably built up from 
parts out of other ATe kits. I suspect that is what is now available. 
ATe doesn't include the caliper half seals in any of their kits, but 
they are available separately from VW. The part that I have 
REALLY needed several times is the tiny round o-ring that seals 
the outer piston retracting "bolt," the one with the little hex socket 
head. Did any of your kits include replacements for these?

BTW, Tweeks may have an outlet in CA, but they are based in 
Indianapolis, unless THAT has changed, too.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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