struts, brake calipers

[hoodster]

hey folks I am new here I own two 74 412 wagons, I have been restoring one for about five years and was wondering if anyone knows where to find struts. and I saw that some of you are using rebuild kits on your calipers where are you getting them from? I found a place that sells new and remanufactured calipers.

[ubercrap]

Well, strut inserts are no longer being manufactured, and may never be again. Some are still lying around here and there, check ebay, crusty old specialty car parts houses, etc.. I have some Mexican made Boge inserts lying around I got off of ebay for $24.99. They may or may not be any good. I haven't tried them yet. Do a search for Ray Greenwood's many ideas and suggestions for building a new strut setup that should be far superior to the original. He has presented options ranging from very light to medium fabrication, with various ride heights. I know busdepot.com has rebuild kits for the calipers. Look for my recent brake question thread, a lot of good info in there. Welcome and good luck!

[DeathBus]

caliper rebuilds from Bus Depot are FAG and made in Germany (thank god the 412 shares calipers with the 914!)

[vwbill]

Hey have you checked the vendor post? Classicgarage.com I thought used to have them(struts); sometimes on ebay too. Chek some of Ray posts on his conversion also! I got my rebuild calipers from Partsamerica.com can't tell you the quality since I havent gotten to drive that much,lol, bad rebuild(lap those cyl to head). Bill
p.s. did you see the freakin caliper post?

[hoodsy]

thanks for the tips, all info is good info