Finally found my records for the new calipers but it doesn't mention the
brand.  I tried to look it up on FrankCondelli.com and found that Frank has
closed his business.  Sorry I missed this!

This is me giving FRANK CONDELLI A STANDING OVATION for his contributions
-- THANK YOU FRANK!  All the best!

Yours,
Gabriel Hourtouat

On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:34 AM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
wrote:

> sorry i'm late chiming in -- i have an 86, close to the transition from 85
> to 86.  awkward sometimes.  i bought new front calipers from condelli and i
> am very happy with them.  fit perfectly.  i think frank mentioned that they
> were actually the original mftr or something like that.  i will look it up
> and post again.
>
> On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 9:26 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Richard,
>>
>>         I’m not sure how old the 84 brakes are.  It isn’t listed in the
>> receipts.  But, it is original set up and I think indicates that when all
>> the components are working correctly the original brakes to a good job.
>>
>> My 85 brakes are upgraded and improved but I still suspect something is
>> not as good as it could be.  This might be the brake booster or something
>> else.  But, they are working well so I’m not going to dig into it until
>> that changes.
>>
>> I just don’t remember my brakes on other vanagons and buses, with
>> standard set ups working this well.  Peddle is firm and stopping is
>> responsive.  I hope I don’t mess anything up this winter when I bleed out
>> the system.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>> > On Jun 2, 2023, at 9:03 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Why?  It's because you've got new pads and discs.  Brand spanking new!
>> Of course you are going to feel the difference!
>> >
>> > On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 05:50:59 PM PDT, Eric Caron <
>> ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi David,
>> >
>> > My Dennis upgrade on the 85 is 17 inch wheels.  18 souds very nice.
>> >
>> > I also have the GW big brakes.
>> >
>> > My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just fine.
>> Better than my 85 ever was.
>> >
>> > Eric Caron
>> >
>> >
>> > > On Jun 2, 2023, at 6:52 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:
>> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Hi Eric;
>> > >
>> > > This is all great information, but is it revealment to your
>> situation.  Probably for one of your VW vehicles, but what about your
>> Dennis Haynes 18" wheels??
>> > >
>> > > Dave B.
>> > > the Boston one
>> > >
>> > > Hoping this gets out.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:
>> ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>>
>> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> > > Sent: Fri, Jun 2, 2023 12:54 pm
>> > > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Front brake calibers?
>> > >
>> > > Hi Jeff,
>> > >
>> > > Your message got through to some folks as there were some very
>> helpful posts.  I’m keeping many in my save for later notes.
>> > >
>> > > Eric Caron
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > On Jun 2, 2023, at 12:26 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM
>> <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM> <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>>
>> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > Hi everyone.  The time has come apparently for new front brake
>> calipers for my 85 Westfalia GL.
>> > > >
>> > > > I am having a bit of trouble figuring out the part numbers.  I have
>> seen the same part numbers for 85-91 and 86-91.  And different part numbers
>> for Girling, ATE and others.
>> > > >
>> > > > Suggestions welcome!!
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks
>> > > > Jeff
>>
>