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• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:06:52 -0400
  ...Really, I didn�t expect such a huge response to this brake kit. > As some of you already pointed out, weight is a critical...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:49:26 -0400
  ...the � > german inspection agency (T�V) requires for this type of engine and � > horsepower a new 4 disc brake system, 16 inch rims and...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Resend -Question about SA brake kits
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:24:15 -0500
  ...whether they would be willing to, if >you buy the brakes from this group purchase, remains to be >seen. i am also discussing with...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:15:16 -0400
  ...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: Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:29:45 -0800
  The VW Parts Data claims that ATE began with vin #000001 of 1989 model year. But it depend on whether the Vanagon was built...
• anybody interested in a 2002 eurovan multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 21:01:42 -0500
  ...2002 Euovan MV silver exterior, grey interior v6 engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, automatic 4-speed transmission, alloy wheels air conditioning, some kind of...
• Re: Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 21:19:16 +1200
  ...They are the best, they do not break or corrode (unlike Addco) and unlike Addco, are available front & rear (Addco has discontinued the front...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:48:00 -0800
  ...Meineke Brakes How's this for a total screw job Shoes $176.40 Wheel Clyinder (2) $89.95 each Hardware $63.00 Rear Brake...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:07:53 -0700
  ...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: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:09:45 -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: Fridge not working off battery
  Historical mailing list - Denis Mezihorak
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:23:43 -0700
  ...There are some electronic components in brake lite/seatbelt indicator and lower voltage might be messing with it. I'm assuming your engine was...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:58:12 -0700
  ...brake drums. The wheels > hit a bolt head in two places on each wheel, ~1/4 by 1/2". The guys at > Discount caught...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 10:30:08 -0700
  ...Maybe the idea is only partial brake pedal depression? >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Another query is from the English Bentley, 47-8. Procedure calls for disconnection...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:20 -0700
  ...While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed > Hi Everyone, > > In a bind...
• Brakes, Synchro's and EV/Winn
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jul 1994 22:35:23 -0800
  ...Weird thing is that the 2 brake switches are wired in parallel, yet when one is disconnected the brake lights no longer work! Very...
• Differences of early/late caliper mounts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 17:03:04 +1200
  ...Part of a message from German member Raimund Feussner (talking about adaptor kits for Porsche brakes): >The old calipers don�t fit onto newer...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 22:54:30 -0700
  Along these lines, does anyone have any wisdom regarding whether stealing vacuum from the brake booster hose is any better or worse than stealing...
• brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 03:57:42 -0700
  I know this is discussed on a regular basis, but I can't access the archives. The reservoir behind the instrument cluster is empty...
• Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
  ...The was the first year for the front discs, brake booster, and almost laughable the change to the j-bead safety wheel, (The beetle...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:29:42 -0400
  ...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: removing front brake grease caps
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:49:23 -0700
  ...I have a real question now, I'm doing the front disc brakes and turning > the rotors on my 85 and all the bentley...
• Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:16 -0400
  ...You don�t want this on the face of the flange for drum and especially disc brakes. It can cause the drum or rotor...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 20 May 2013 06:50:38 -0600
  Although not really needing rear disc brakes I do prefer them. Faster and easier visual inspections and repair when needed. Im working towards being...
• 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:22:46 -0700
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) Dual airbags added ABS made standard Traction control system added (low speed) 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) Automatic transmission...
• Re: Brakes noisy
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 18:33:27 -0700
  ...again to the rotor, also make sure that you put some disc-quite on the backing plate of the pads. Hope this helps. Phil...
• calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:08:39 -0500
  Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking off when it came time to bleed the front brakes? Any tips on...
• Re: Towing limits
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:24:50 -0400
  ...The owners manual somewhere I think says you can tow 1,100 pounds un-braked, 2,200 pounds with brakes. Most states require brakes...
• Re: diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:19:09 -0700
  ...on the effectiveness of my brakes? Likely yes. If there's enough *constant* friction between pad and disc, or shoe and drum, it might...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -0600
  ...light works correctly. > > - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then disconnected it) > - I have thoroughly tested the parking break switch...
• RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:53:08 -0700
  ...brake and after a few minutes, let the vehicle roll a few feet to allow the drums and discs to cool evenly.. Brakes for...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:46:50 +0000
  ...Drum brakes simply offer more surface area for friction and heat diss= ipation. Disc rely more on physics and clamping forces. Discs are also...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:41:56 -0400
  ...and many pages of forum discussions, Bentley has something I didn't find. Wish I read about "VW brake cylinder paste." Oh well, a...
• Re: Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 07:42:51 -0600
  ...78 Westy, '65 Beetle ('57 rollback top, '65 body, '69 chassis, '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74 914 rear disc brakes, '78 Transporter engine)
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 17:19:49 +0000
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• Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:25:49 -0400
  ...Then I discovered the other valve and bled both which made things alot better (so I guess it doesn't hurt to do both...
• Re: ???-Antifreeze: Is Orange OK-???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 14:48:36 EST
  A short while ago, there was some discussion about the use of the orange-colored antifreeze. There were a few cautions regarding its use...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:19:06 -0400
  ...As for using the brakes on downgrades, I already talked about the heating of the brakes. Most trucks still use drums; discs simply do...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:57:28 -0400
  ...Allan Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> writes: > Really, I didn�t expect such a huge response to this brake kit. > As some of you...
• brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 04:10:54 -0700
  I know this is discussed on a regular basis, but I can't access the archives. The reservoir behind the instrument cluster is empty...
• Re: More brakes.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:11:32 -0700
  ...We mounted some Brembo Big Red 6 piston front brakes on 13.5" hollow core holed brake rotors and my lap speeds increased dramatically...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:08:25 -0300
  ...com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hello people, >>> >>> I have small car disc brakes all around and my brakes would make an >>> intermittent grinding sound but it would...
• front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:45:21 -0700
  ...Inspection is due this month so I'm checking the front brakes and I have pads if I need them, but it looks like...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:28:54 -0400
  ...However, if you have a rear disc brake set-up on Vanagon suspension whether it be on a van or a (Type 1) Baja...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:43:56 -0600
  ...Led brake lamps on my van I really like the way > they light up the rear, folks can see that your Brake lights are...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:15:30 -0700
  ...I did this on a Syncro to be able to work the rear brakes independently. Some have said it looked stock. dylan ________________________________ From: Chris...
• Re: 1990 VW Vanagon - $5500 (redwood city)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 29 May 2008 10:20:59 -0700
  ...It > sits > around and gets in worse shape; brakes suck. I need to put some > disc brakes > on it (among many other things). I...
• Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:23:04 +0000
  ...Anyway the '85 needs new calipers anyway, the 914 and 3 series used 14"? or 15"? wheels so the disc size may have been...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:35:19 -0700
  So, what's the interference issue here? The rims, steering knuckle or balljoint? When I installed 334mm discs and Brembos on my Mercedes, I...
• Re: Fw: 62 bus question- NVC My $.02
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 01:12:07 -0800
  ...This would give you front discs > (still poor brakes but...) and mainenance-free balljoints. >
• Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:12:59 -0600
  Just catch one of those sales on Rubbing Alcohol at your local discount drug store. Pour the alcohol on the brake fluid, might take...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans - ANSWER
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:03:26 -0800
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Friday quiz- '53 le Mans - ANSWER > disc brakes - good answer. > > My link was to do with Tony Rolt. After his racing career...
• Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines...brake performance tips
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:25:17 -0400
  ...Cryogenically frozen rotors, drilled rotors, slotted rotors, bigger rotors, rear discs, metallic pads, carbon pads (try www.carbothecheng.com ) , silicon DOT 5 brake fluid...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:27:15 -0400
  ...Sticky brakes The properties of brake fluid make it a frequent topic of discussion, and you know it makes me wonder just how much...
• RE: weird mouse story [F]
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Mon, 20 Jan 97 17:20:11
  ...observe the disc brake caliper. I >see what appears to be something furry lodged in there between the >caliper and the disc. "What the...
• Re: 87 AFM Cold weather problem, capacitor fix, etc.
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 09:35:46 -0400
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 2 May 2016 11:44:29 -0700
  ...but they've been discontinued. Add into this mix that I'm planning on installing the GoWesty Big Brake kit on the front of...
• Re: Brake rotors - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 22:15:32 +0000
  ...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: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...This will prevent all of the brake fluid from draining >out, and a lot of air getting into the brake system, when you >disconnect...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:56:34 -0400
  ...Feel >> free to post them on the list as well (if the mods don't mind) for >> discussion. >> > > > What about the brake pressure regulator...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:37 -0600
  ...The GoWesty OEM discount parts shows a PBR Deluxe, for 21.00, but not Metal Master. Andy at Bus Depot was very helpful the...