Front Backing Plates

bjrogers86auto · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:50 pm Post subject: Front Backing Plates

Just wondered if anyone had a source for front backing plates for the brakes. Stock 86.

Thanks,
Brian.
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86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin and Hobbes.

axeman · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:09 pm Post subject:

have they rusted away? this is normal they did on mine, i just discarded them as they dont do any thing, apart from collect stones in and make an ear pearcing sound, but that is more of a syncro thing,

i think that bricwerks (in the uk) have had them remade, not as moulded as per the vw items but more of a section of stainless steel plate cut to shape. which will be stronger than the pressing from vw.

neil
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1957, 1200cc 30hp, big window, delux beetle, swedish modle, now living in france
1991 holdsworth villa 3, 2.1, uk van, now sold
1991 syncro doka uk van was 2.1 now B230, out with the b230 and in with a 1.8 20v, and 4 doors
1987 syncro westy was 1.6 jx now ej22

axeman · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject:

here you go

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/shop?page=shop.product...gory_id=47
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1957, 1200cc 30hp, big window, delux beetle, swedish modle, now living in france
1991 holdsworth villa 3, 2.1, uk van, now sold
1991 syncro doka uk van was 2.1 now B230, out with the b230 and in with a 1.8 20v, and 4 doors
1987 syncro westy was 1.6 jx now ej22

syncrodoka · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:50 pm Post subject:

Do you want new- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1055064
or used?- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=989552

RGS Paul · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:49 pm Post subject:

Also:

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1330_1324/right_side_brake_dust_shield_86_thru_91.html

and

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1329_1324/left_side_brake_dust_shield_86_thru_91.html

nice shiney new dust shields for you.

Paul
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"Simplicate, then add lightness." Colin Chapman

Alaric.H · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject:

These are not to bad stainless steel.

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bjrogers86auto · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:12 pm Post subject: plates

Thanks as always for the info!

Van-cafe responded to my email with their link. Dust covers as opposed to backing plates.

Yes mine are rusted away and yes I know they do little but since I am replacing calipers this spring I thought I'd throw on new dust covers.

It just looks better...to who? Me.

Thanks again,
Brian.
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86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin and Hobbes.

RGS Paul · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject:

Just curious, are you staying stock or going to a different front setup?

Paul
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'87 Syncro 7-Pass. Adventure Touring Vehicle
"Simplicate, then add lightness." Colin Chapman

bjrogers86auto · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:05 am Post subject: plates

I am staying stock for now. My tires are still in good shape and when they need to be replaced I'll look at the options for a bigger wheel and tire set up. For now it meets my needs. The braking isn't like modern cars but I drive a 33000 kg truck at work and it has stopping issues as well. I just drive accordingly.

It's entertaining when a swift stop is required in the van...I get to yell at the girls in the back..."Hold on to your stuff!!!" Makes for cheap smiles.

Brian.
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86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin and Hobbes.

DAIZEE · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:41 am Post subject:

you are not suggesting that your work truck goes slow and doesn't have a siren with men/women hanging on for dear life, are you? Very Happy

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83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

bjrogers86auto · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:24 am Post subject: siren

According to city policy I am not allowed to exceed the posted speed limit at any time. Even with lights and siren on. Stopping a truck that's that heavy from any speed is always a challenge. Kind of like the Westy!

My co-workers are pretty quiet in the truck...my daughters in the van...not so much!

Brian.
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86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin and Hobbes.

DAIZEE · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:14 am Post subject:

Yes re brakes >> I don't remember Westy hard brakes but for sure in the Riviera I have an adjustment period. hahaha re your familial females >>>you are outnumbered. Yeh I know about the spd limit, a lot of municpalities have automated recordings of all.

Back to your topic on brakes
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'09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)


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