Re: I hate VW Rear-Disc brakes!!!

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Jason Brunberg wrote:
> 
> Paul Krucke wrote:
> >
> >      Why, why, why, do my rear calipers always seize?  I am fanatical about
> >      maintaining my cars which means everything works brakes/e-brake.  But
> >      I cannot seem to go more than 1yr on rear VW calipers!
> >
> >      My Scirocco 16v has done it and now my GLi has done it.  I
> >
>         Are you sure you're not driving my car?  I haven't used my e-brake
> since last August (I bought the car in June).  One day the thing just
> seized up on me.  Is there some kind of upgrade that I can do?  I was
> hoping to fix it up soon, but if I'm going to have to re-fix it again in
> such a short time, I'd rather avoid the hassle.
> 
> jason
> 87 16V
> --

Same Here.  I have an 87 16v and I haven't used the e-brake since june
96!!
I was thinking of just taking off the caliper and doing a rebuild, but 
I don't know if it would help, Anybody go any ideas for us???

Etrik
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