Brake Parts

[dan@angband.org (Runs With Scissors)]

On Tue, May 21, 2002 at 09:09:22PM -0500, William Hawker wrote:

> Seems there is a new "precious metal" commodity  for Scirocco owners. 
> I am currently replacing the front brakes on my 82 Rocco with the 
> Kelsey Hayes calipers.  As with anything this  age, a number of parts 
> need to be replaced. Specifically, the guide pins that the calipers 
> ride on are corroded and the allan heads are all torn apart. Just made 
> a call to the local VW dealer (we have two in town) and guess what. 
> Discontinued!!!  My dealer did a quick search across the network 
> (Canada) and  the last two pair in captivity are in Toronto. No 
> problem, until we get to the price. At $45.00 (Cdn) EACH,. They are 
> worth their weight in gold. I will have to mortgage the farm to pay for 
> two sets.  
> Anyone recommend a source for these (and possibly other "rare parts") I 
> have not seen anything on the ebay.  

How about a part number?  My ETKA doesnt cover Scirocco earlier than '84,
but I see that both styles of guide pin are available, at a reasonable
price, for the '84.

Dan