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• Re: Vanagon Brakes<F>
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:06 GMT
  ...Vanagon Brakes > > > > > > Hello > > > When I brake hard, the front of the van drops down. Because of this I > > > believe the front disc brakes provide...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
  ...Jimmy the MC to disconnect the brake light wiring from the two switches on the bottom and VOILA! Step 7. Prepping the new MC...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:49:26 -0600
  Hi Raimund, I couldnt tell what the deal is with the emergency brake situation? Could you explain how they work? Thanks, JC... On Wed...
• Re: Buying new Disc brale pads.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:07:57 -0500
  ...Disc brale pads. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM, dj <djct2@yahoo.com> wrote: > Does anyone know if these brake pads...
• Re: Brake rotors - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 14:12:02 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Undertook replacing brake pads today. No problem. Done it before. But this time, noticed a ridge at...
• Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Conlon
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:53:32 -0800
  ...AOL.COM wrote: > I sell a kit for bigger front vented disc brakes for > the Vanagon. The kit > comes with new hubs (which are...
• Re: Rear disk brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:58:01 -0700
  ...to seize up all the time on their rear brakes. Owned a few rear disc VW/Audi vehicle to realize this one. David Marshall...
• cold weather gotchas!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:03:28 -0800
  ...gets cooler, a few recurring vanagon problems are discussed on the list: -clutch and brake master and slave cylinder failure (things shrinking in the...
• Re: Brakes Stuck.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:06:50 -0500
  ...The brake light remained on after the parking brake was freed and i discovered it was low on brake fluid. A leak will have...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 20:52:02 -0700
  ...Disc Brake Setup Photos The meaning of the word has expanded to cover the "graphic, detailed, often gratuitous depiction of something." Example: In The...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:54:55 -0400
  ...com> > wrote: > > > Hello people, > > > > I have small car disc brakes all around and my brakes would make an > > intermittent grinding sound but it would...
• Re: Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:57:51 -0700
  ...have a somewhat disconcerting noise and "feeling" after coming to a > complete stop... It feels as if my rear brakes are releasing a second...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:16:05 -0700
  ...Excerpt taken for Wikipedia which is accurate enough for this discussion. > > "Diesel engines do not have engine braking in the above sense. Unlike petrol...
• Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:57:08 +1300
  >On 10/10/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: >> >> Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD >> vans...
• Re: New Front Brake Rotor Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:35:37 -0700
  ...disc is suppossed to be > of > > the correct roughness as it comes out of the box, > > or at least all the brake discs I...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:26:57 -0400
  ...I also got > around bleeding brakes. I did have to disconnect the brake line, but I > stuck the rubber bleeder screw on the line...
• Re: Frustrated with removal of Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Paul B.
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:20:31 -0800
  ...After seeing the discussion about removal of the brake drums last week > >I decided to try and replace my rear brakes. But I can...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 13:39:37 +0000
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• Re: Bus Depot query
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:53:11 -0600
  ...order some brake components and remembered there is a code you can punch in to get a little bit of a discount, but don...
• FS 1969 Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 07:47:08 -0700
  ...1969 Transporter Double Cab Claims to have new brakes, engine, transmission CA$ 6,000.00 (approx. US$ 4,350.00) phone 604-612-9149...
• '87 syncro westfalia fs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:54:32 -0800
  ...110Kmi, new brakes, plus some other things. usual disclaimers apply. volks cafe's # is (831) 426-1431 best of luck! bill
• Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:55:02 -0400
  There seems to be only one brake disc for all '80 to '85 model years, but more than one wheel bearing style (up to...
• Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:13:00 -0700
  ...Bet you a dollar they warp your brake discs. Torque? What's that? They'll just pick a lug nut, thread it on, crank...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:30:34 -0500
  ...Then in 72 with the magic power disc brakes it was moved via a hose to behind the driver's seat. Later it made...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
  ...This will be further enhanced by the larger rotor diameter and the larger brake pad surface. With disc brakes there should almost no piston...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:10:29 -0800
  ...which turned into front end discussion about which brakes fit, which must have turned into a pad discussion .....things morph. It's always a...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:03:20 -0400
  ...I'm considering: > > 1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there > > 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley kits...
• Re: Brake Life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:13:37 -0500
  ...brakes typically last? I had to R&R an outer front wheel bearing last weekend and picked up a set of disc brake pads...
• Audi 5000 Information (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 18:59:41 EST
  ...year did the 5000 go from front disc/rear drum brakes to 4-wheel disc brakes? Finally, do any of you know of anyone...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:33:55 +1200
  >Hi Andrew, >Do you have a link on these brakes? >thanks, >John C. >SLC, UT USA... >Jens Hansen, of Hansen Motorsport, is a great...
• Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 13:00:16 EDT
  ...Anyone desiring further details on the big brake fitting and 16" arms/CV discussions should start there. For those interested, I have a pic...
• Re: Solving disc brake noises!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:07 -0500
  ...At 11:15 AM 9/8/02 -0700, Doktor Tim wrote: >Steps to follow for noise free disc brakes. > >1. Verify surface condition or...
• Self-adjusting brakes? True/ False 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:43:33 -0500
  ...I disconnected the parking brake cables in my efforts to free the drums, and re-connected it when it was all assembled. It is...
• 3rd Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:45:40 -0800
  ...I got busted by the cops for having one as an 'ornamental brake light' because it can 'distract' other drivers. I had to disconnect...
• Re: Buying new Disc brale pads.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:56:17 -0700
  On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM, dj <djct2@yahoo.com> wrote: > Does anyone know if these brake pads are good, they...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:53:03 -0400
  ...but probably slightly less) westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc brakes assuming suspension is in good shape (I have HD Bilstein...
• Re: Help Please, Lost Brakes :-(
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 21:58:41 -0500
  ...and the emergency brake is holding > on a incline. > > It's a 1989 vanagon with the bostig setup. > > Both front discs and rear drums...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:45:57 -0400
  ...I disconnected the clutch hose and capped it. I did not have rebleed >> my clutch as the bubbles flowed up into the brake MC...
• Quality of list discussion is great! was: was Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:41:05 EDT
  ...This will revitalize you, and improve the discussions you are dissappointed with. best wishes for improved outlook and discussions, gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:33:38 -0400
  I think it's a great idea if you can retain the parking brake function. On 5/3/09, Warren Lail <wklail@gmail.com...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:36:20 +0000
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a >heck > > >of a > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
• Re: e-brake boot (the underside)
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:10:11 -0500
  ...If I disconnect the e-brake at the lever (from inside the van), I wonder if I can pull it back and then thread...
• FINISH BEFORE SENDING!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:03:24 +1200
  -2-2001 Raimund and listees Details of the complete bolt-on rear-disc-brake kit available from: John Sherman Volks Conversions 19 wrights Place...
• Re: fuse confusion
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:04:32 -0600
  ...I had to disconnect my > 12v lighter because it's burning out the fuse. The same fuse that > works the > brake lights (something kind...
• touchup match for Ivory
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 21:11:46 -0500
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:30:07 +0000
  ...Can I swap out the old small calipers/discs for the '86 and up larger ones? I'm just trying to verify something I...
• Wallaced?? NO... Myers'd
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:43:33 -0800
  ...Speaking of rear disc brakes... I will be out of the office until Janaury 9th Happy Holidays Tom
• Re: great brake line flare information here
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:25:59 -0500
  ...successful brake lines have probably been made in thirdworld countries with less accuracy and still working fine today. Mike S wrote: > At 11:26...
• Brake stories
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 15:45:00 -0700
  ...pick it up when they discovered the problem. :) 2: More than one used car I bought had black brake fluid in the resivior- years...
• brake lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:50:21 -0400
  ...A local mechanic suggested that the brake light switches were shot, so I ordered new ones from Ken Wilford. Ken advised me to disconnect...
• Re: Splicing damaged brake pipes???
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:48:20 -0700
  ...Compression fittings are not safety-approved for use in brake lines. You may fail a state vehicle inspection, if it's discovered. Also, each...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:28:21 -0500
  ...The >backing plate would have to be bent to get the hooks around the drum. >Suggestions? Something which works well for discs, might also...
• VWs for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 17:05:45 EST
  ...Maryland. '71 Beetle, engine needs work, new tires and brakes. $350 obo drives it away. 703-541-3067. Northern VA. Usual disclaimers apply. Happy...
• Grinding Brakes, Poor Starting
  Historical mailing list - Adam C. Webb
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:07:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My brakes seem to squeak (really bad in reverse) and grind a bit.....There is lots of pad left in the front, and I...
• Re: 82 vanagon brakes.. how bad...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 23:24:07 +1200
  >i am in the process of restoring an 82 diesel and i am >wondering what to do about brakes, i heard that the ones...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:53:02 -0800
  While the Bentley shows removing the nut and hub, all of the usual brake components can be removed and replaced without disturbing them. The...
• 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
  ...Since I'd been driving my '88 Westy the last while, I've since discovered that the brakes in my '81 Westy pale terribly...
• Re: B-r-r-r-a-a-a-k-e-s
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:55:10 -0400
  ...Nothing in the rear >> (SmallCar rear disc brakes). Nothing on the front left. Ah. Drips >> from the front right. Swing around for a better...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:33:22 -0700
  ...size&quot; the disc brakes, at the same time add vented rotors,&nbsp; maybe change the rear brakes to discs too and add an...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:34:06 -0500
  ...Anyway, my questions: - Should I just do both sides? (all four ball joints?) - Proceedure? Tools? - Do I need to disconnect the brake lines and...