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Join Date: Dec 1969
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Brake pad "spreader" springs
I'm trying to finish up my front brake job, and both of the "+" shaped pad spreader springs are rusted completely through. I've tried to order them through PP, but I'm being told that they are NLA.
My obvious question is ---- do I really need these things? I'm not really looking forward to trying to track down servicable used ones. Would sure appreciate any guidance. Thanks in advance, Howard Henneman |
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05-16-2001, 05:07 PM
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Location: chula vista ca usa
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Yes, I'd use them to prevent the pads from flopping around. Try a salvage yard and if they have no 914s a VW 411 might also still have the front calipers installed. Good luck
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05-18-2001, 08:06 AM
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Several years ago, I ordered these spreaders thru the local VW Dealership using the part number 311 615 269. The cost was not too bad.
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05-18-2001, 04:36 PM
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Guys, thanks for the advice. I'll try to get them from a local VW dealer. If that doesn't work, I guess that I'll try to re-use the old ones ------ better than nothing.
Howard |
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