Finding Front Bleeder Valves for 84

[tikibus]

Hi All,

I have a 1984 Westy that is need of replacing both Upper and Lower Bleeder valves on the front calipers. I've looked around and can't find any. Does any one know where to find them?

To help, the Westy was delivered to a VW dealership on 5/30/84 in MA. I do not know if I have ATE or Girling Front Calipers. I hope the date can narrow the choices. I think the calipers are original, but I am not sure, since no past records show any repairing. The previous owners kept almost every receipt and repair bill from 1984. I purchased the Van in Sept 05 and Honeymooned in the fall. Still in Love but reality has set in ( for you married ones out there, you know.)

I've been quietly reading the posts and want to thank everyone for the information on how to keep a Vanagon running. This site a valuable tool for those who seek knowledge and who want or who are willing to repair their Vans themselves. I've spent this entire summer repairing 10+ years of neglect using what I've learned so far from this site ( and a fellow Syncro Owner near by) and will keep on learning. I will try to post more what I have incountered in the quest to keep TIKI truckin' down the road.
Thanks everyone!

Regards,
Mark
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1984 Westfalia
1997 Honda

[mightyart]

Should be a basic 7mm bleed screw, call around the local auto places It's a common part.
Getting the old ones out might be harder than finding new ones.

[tikibus]

Thanks Mightyart,

I'll pull one out and go down to the local parts store tonight. Then Bleed the entire system. Replaced all the Hard and Soft lines last weekend. No fun.

Regards,
Mark