[Vwpickups] Re: Vwpickups Digest, Vol 48, Issue 6

[John Jelly]

Many thanks to all for their information and sggestions, and Konrad for his 
generousity.
John Jelly.
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> Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:24:55 -0800
> From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 rabbit pickup Brakes
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> I am looking for info on front Brake calipers for 81 (US built) Rabbit 
> diesel Pickup truck.
> I am having trouble locating ones that I can be sure of fitting. If anyone 
> knows the correct manufacturer/ spec or others that fit, I would really 
> appreciate that information.
> Many thanks, John Jelly.
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> Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:40:57 -0600
> From: Konrad <xx1y2z3 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 rabbit pickup Brakes
> To: John Jelly <jell29 at telus.net>
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> Bentley (gasser) sez Kelsey-Hayes was used from '81 on all US built
> Rabbits. Presumably (?) the diesel and gas chassis are identical but
> for the associated fuel system items and a few other minor things.
>
> I have a set of K-H calipers I took off mine when I switched to the
> bigger brakes, if you want them. Free + shipping - around 13 lb from
> zip code 76126 (UPS franchise storefront, probably). Might need to
> rustle up some spring clips, tho, I find only one right now.
>
> Konrad
> '81 VWPU/GTi
> '89 P944S2
> '75 C150M/150
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> On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:24 PM, John Jelly wrote:
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>> I am looking for info on front Brake calipers for 81 (US built)
>> Rabbit diesel Pickup truck.
>> I am having trouble locating ones that I can be sure of fitting. If
>> anyone knows the correct manufacturer/ spec or others that fit, I
>> would really appreciate that information.
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