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You mean the pad shims? Are you kidding? Did you swallow that? Did you ask for an example of a failure? Liability? What the f%@k happens when they sell you a drag link or a steering box??????airkooledchris wrote:
after a few parts bus vendors said they would't sell me used backing plates for liability reasons,
yup. Bustedbus were the ones that said they don't sell any used brake parts, period. It wasn't that it was these pad shims specifically. the rep I was speaking to went on to say he re-uses his own without thinking about it, but their official stance was that you should always buy new parts for the brake system when they are available.Amskeptic wrote:You mean the pad shims? Are you kidding? Did you swallow that? Did you ask for an example of a failure? Liability? What the f%@k happens when they sell you a drag link or a steering box??????airkooledchris wrote:
after a few parts bus vendors said they would't sell me used backing plates for liability reasons,
Who were they?
I'll buy em'. Mines running without them.airkooledchris wrote:that said, if you need a set, I certainly don't NEED a spare set since you can re-use them, and would sell them for the same price.
I got some from Chris/busted, so that is cool with me.Sluggo wrote:I'll buy em'. Mines running without them.airkooledchris wrote:that said, if you need a set, I certainly don't NEED a spare set since you can re-use them, and would sell them for the same price.
Maybe he got sued or threatened? Who knows. Seems silly, it is just stamped steel to prevent the piston from rotating....maybe I got them from ken at busco...I am getting old.airkooledchris wrote:that's so weird, bustedbus was the ones that wouldn't sell me any.
anywho, im glad you tracked some down. these are Sluggo's then...
Yeah, you used to be so . . . resident troublesome.chitwnvw wrote: ..I am getting old.
Good idea. I must forgotten about the blue die. The brake fluid that was in my lines when I bought the bus was so dirty, it wasn't hard to know when the old stuff was flushed out. But I'll try and remember the colored brake fluid next time...I wonder if food coloring would work?airkooledchris wrote: I didn't rebuild the rear drums yet. they are well adjusted and I have some shoes left yet, but I will slowly get all the parts needed to finish off the rear end as well.
As for the super blue brake fluid, I did it because Ratwell said so. more specifically it made it really easy to know when your done bleeding, as once you see blue, your done!
Next time ill use regular colored fluid for the opposite effect, then back to blue. they also happened to sell the blue ATE fluid where I picked up my motive power bleeder adapter...
Mike Boell wrote:Not intending to hijack this post but I am getting ready to do a complete brake job myself.
I sent an email to the guy in Beaverton inquiring about NOS parts but in the time being I was curious about the items GoWesty sells.
Brembo Front Brake Discs $48.02
Meyle front brake hose $9.68
Meyle right rear hose $8.13
Meyle left hose $9.72
Meyle rear wheel cylinder $8.93
Meyle Front pad set $23.72
Enduro Rear brake shoe set $28.03
Are these brands and prices good? Free shipping over $50.00.
Thanks
Mike
I personally go for ATE with the brake stuff, but keep us updated on how the Meyle's perform.Mike Boell wrote:Thanks guys for the replies,
Sounds like I will go with the hoses and the rotors
So the Meyle rear wheel cylinder for $8.93, give it a try or do you recommend another brand?
GoWesty also had these brands,
Ate $18.27
TRW $12.20
KMM $5.08
I also forgot to ask,
If I should need rear drums, GoWesty has OMC PT #VWA016935 for $41.00.
Thanks again
Mike