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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:43 am 
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ConcreteAce wrote:
I know that they are stamped R and L, but there are several reports that some of the calipers have been stamped wrong. you might try switching from R to L which may solve the bleeding issue.

here is a thread that talks about the incorrect stamping on the samba,
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... c&start=20


That make sense. Will try change it tonight.

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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:47 am 
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is it possible to rotate the caliper bracket to the other side of the hub. this would fix your problem by switching location of the bleeder and brake line.

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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:00 am 
Zaro wrote:
is it possible to rotate the caliper bracket to the other side of the hub.

That's what I was thinking; maybe that kit is supposed to mount aft the rotor not the leading side.


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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:52 pm 
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there is no separate caliper bracket since he got the dropped spindle/disk brake kit: the caliper mount is an integral part of the spindle. ;)

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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:58 pm 
mk-Zero wrote:
there is no separate caliper bracket since he got the dropped spindle/disk brake kit: the caliper mount is an integral part of the spindle. ;)

Then he got the wrong brake kit ;)


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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:25 pm 
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ConcreteAce wrote:
I know that they are stamped R and L, but there are several reports that some of the calipers have been stamped wrong. you might try switching from R to L which may solve the bleeding issue.

here is a thread that talks about the incorrect stamping on the samba,
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... c&start=20



That one talks about the Empi kit, and James bought the CB kit. But, they are probably both the same chinese stuff.

AND. Who says L and R are wrong? It's probably correct for the rabitt it's supposed to be on in the first place LOL :lol:

James, once you get the bleeder above the brake line, you can probably just gravity bleed them...


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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:39 pm 
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I already try L to R and R to L, It make worst so I put it back. I did the bleeding at 12 o clock and it work better than before. I think got it now but brake pedal still on and off.. sometime it work and something it dont work when i am driving. When I turn the E-brake on and touch the brake pedal it strong brake. Off the E-brake then the brake pedal loose but still got some good brake. is that mean leak? :help:


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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:53 pm 
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Did you adjust the rear brakes tight and then back it off a bit.... You saying that pulling the ebrake up helps, makes me think you have alot of slop in the rear brakes .

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:37 pm 
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The FOG is right, sounds like your rears need to be adjusted. I tighten mine till I can barely turn the wheel by hand then leave it that tight, it drags for a few feet then everything jives and my rears are in adjustment for a little longer. Gawd I HATE drum brakes.

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 Post subject: Re: BUG 68
PostPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:43 am 
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I am getting there. :dance: Will adj. the rear brake tonight. Hope it all fix. :furious:

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