VARGA Rear Disc on 2 Dr Tahoe

[iCajun]

Rear caliper is cast with VARGA 4 and one pad is stamped 14 YH. I assume this came with a conversion kit 15+ years ago, long before I bought it. Am trying to figure out what they would normally have come on, maybe an early 90’s Ford, so I can buy new calipers and pads when needed. Any ideas? Thanks, AlanView media item 27971View media item 27972View media item 27973

 

[BennyR72]

I’m pretty sure the Varga brand was made mostly for VW applications; I have a buddy that had a pair on a 71 bus in the front, otherwise I’ve never seen em’ before.

Maybe try and look on a VW forum about sourcing new ones and pad sizes...or just save yourself the headsche and go ahead and upgrade the whole system to something newer and application specific.

 

[BennyR72]

I’m pretty sure the Varga brand was made mostly for VW applications; I have a buddy that had a pair on a 71 bus in the front, otherwise I’ve never seen em’ before.

Maybe try and look on a VW forum about sourcing new ones and pad sizes...or just save yourself the headsche and go ahead and upgrade the whole system to something newer and application specific.

 

[Scotteg83]

looks like 1988 ford thunderbird rear calipers

18-b4509 and 18-b4508

https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...ted-brake-caliper-18-b4509/716942_341018_2362

 

[iCajun]

After much online searching it seems they go by the casting number behind the brake line. After a few hours with rags, sandpaper, chalk, magnifier, camera and an inspection camera I'm still not sure of the numbers. I didn't remove the calipers but possibly 2306 on the left rear so you may be correct about a Thunderbird. Varga 1 and possibly 2307 on the right rear. They squeak when backing up but the brakes and emergency brake seem to work fine. Plenty of pad left so I'll investigate more next summer. Sprayed the yearly coat of Fluid Film/Woolwax undercoating getting ready for winter. Thanks, Alan

 

[iCajun]

looks like 1988 ford thunderbird rear calipers

18-b4509 and 18-b4508

https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...ted-brake-caliper-18-b4509/716942_341018_2362

I finally got the rear brakes replaced today. You were exactly right, 1988 Thunderbird! Thanks, Alan