Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 22+: 60 results shown for Brake disc.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:41:12 -0400
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping > > On Sep 14, 2013, at 8:37 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > That...
• '86 Syncro wheel bearings(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:30:23 -0500
  ...Remove brake caliper from wheel bearing housing, and suspend it with a piece of heavy wire. Do not disconnect break line. 5. Disconnect tie...
• FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 14:49:43 -0400
  With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is the proper way to dispose of brake fluid? BobC -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
  ...t let anyone step on your brake pedal when the pads are out or when > the disc is not between the pads in the...
• Re: brake fl leak
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 06 Feb 1996 11:51:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...unique to '71 and later busses, since these had power front disc brakes ('70 and earlier had drums in the US). --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher smaher...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:17:44 -0700
  ...I doubt that anyone can drive a van at sustained speeds that would seriously heat up the brake components. The dang things would just...
• [subaruvanagon] Re: new member\cooling system bleeding\mufflers\etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:27:21 +1200
  >Just one question, what will you do for brakes on the splitty!!!! >No need to answer (as OT and we will get told off...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:22:09 -0800
  ...installed a new clutch, disc, and TO bearing. I replaced the slave cyl with no change. Bled the brakes with a pressure bleeder like...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:26:25 -0400
  Hi Richard, I’m not sure how old the 84 brakes are. It isn’t listed in the receipts. But, it is original set...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:25:46 -0700
  ...Constant only light use contributes toward making brake squeal happen in disc brakes. Use 'em like to 70 % of their ability every now and...
• Re: Brake Pads replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:01 -0700
  ...on your new pads..I like to put Disc Brake Quiet on the back of them ..I always do. I put the tiniest tiniest...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:39:01 +0000
  ...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: 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:08:46 -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: Will these parts fit?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 08:52:37 -0500
  ...Front KYB shocks for struts Rear Shocks Front brake Disc pads Rear Shoe pads This van I bought is missing rear springs (your guess...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:07 -0700
  ...rear drums for discs? What rear discs were > > used? > > What > mods were necessary to fit them? What about the parking brakes? > > > > > Modern 15" tires...
• Re: 82 vanagon brakes.. how bad...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:00:40 -0500
  Well I'd say that stock brakes should be adequate since my diesel Westy maxes out at 65 MPH and I cruise no faster...
• Re: brake bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:32:30 -0400
  Hi Todd, Pedal height is really set by the rear brake adjustment. But if the pedal is spongy or if the brakes have limited...
• rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:56:05 -0500
  ...Well with the wheels off and working on the brakes, we discovered the backing plate for the right rear has rusted through and has...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:06:22 -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: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 01:16:22 -0700
  ...Be careful picking wheels because especially since you are planning on putting on a Big Brake conversion. The typical BB kit has studs instead...
• Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:01:36 -0700
  good discussion - and i think one factor not included is skill - certainly engine braking a z or a chevy van through a series of...
• Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
  ...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: Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:02:05 -0400
  Well, I took the wheels and drums off today and discovered that the right wheel was way out of adjustment. The left needed only...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes - non stock rears
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 20:55:00 EST
  ...The best solution is new drums. > Mark, In an earlier time, I would take the Vanagon to Midas for brake work. Then, about two...
• Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:27:34 EST
  ...remove the battery, > disconnect it, or keep it warm. Just keep it charged. > > If you don't use the emergency brake, don't engage...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:09:47 -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: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:33:34 -0700
  ...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: Gravity Bleed Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:07:26 -0500
  ...Consensus here during recent discussion was that there are two many restrictions. Terry Kay used to advocate it. You might be able to find...
• Thanks Ken Wilford (brake shoe install tips)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:42:48 -0700
  ...Especially for the orientation of the adjuster ends, one end of which, to my eyes, is a bit hard to discern in Bentley. Thanks...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:31:16 -0600
  ...Oh, and if you pull your parking brake part or all the way up and discover that your pedal seems much higher than usual...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a > >heck > > > >of a > > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
• Just Got some Vanagon Cool Stuff (Dealer buy out!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:50:58 EST
  ...Syncro Front brake Discs- $35 each (VW) Front Brake Pads for 86-91 Vans- $25 a set (VW) Front Brake Calipers for 86-91...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:41:32 -0400
  ...Vacuum Brake Booster > > > If you have a 4-speed, low fluid level will cause the clutch to fail before > the brakes. It is a...
• Re: The Sounds of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:47:52 -0700
  ...Service front brakes. 5. Quiet scraping sound, when you apply brakes first time in the day. Cause: Rust on the brake discs. Repair: Just...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:32:08 -0700
  ...Good argument for rear disc brakes. No disrespect to your mechanic but did he REALLY drive the vehicle for 30 minutes and use the...
• FS: 86' Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list - john doe
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 22:37:09 -0700
  ...New rotors and brakes, newer rear disc brakes. New paint. New tires. All curtains. Recovered the rear facing seat. Not so good: Carpet needs...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:44:11 -0700
  ...lucas brake pads in 87 westy At 02:28 PM 8/23/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >The idea is that they can slide...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 17:00:11 -0800
  ...Seeya, Jake On 3/4/07, Tom Salicos <Tom@salicos.com> wrote: > > I'm planning on buying a "Big Brake" front disk brake kit...
• Re: Soggy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:40:10 -0400
  ...The one with the mushy brakes is the Westy (the other is a non-GL passenger syncro). Both have Smallcars disc brakes in the...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:43:46 +1200
  ...Do the big disc's work much better than drilled rotors? >2. What about that rear disc brake setup at >http://www.smallcar.com...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 6 May 2020 18:35:53 -0700
  Sexy AND stout! Whats the deal with the OE rotor? Looks like material was cut off? Or am I seeing things? On 5/6...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 14:37:00 -0300
  ...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: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 03:57:26 -0400
  ...center brake light discontinued. reflectors (n am market) also discontinued. bezel style plastic lens 'bubble' taillights/ bezel style flat glass taillights discontinued 59 - first...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 4 May 2014 13:25:06 -0500
  ...I disconnected that system and it runs and idles fine without it for general operations. And I simply don't use it any more...
• 87 westy: wanted to change the brakepads, ended with a lot of trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 19:40:29 -0700
  ...I did not have an appopriate tool, so I thought I just disconnect the flex brake line which I anyway wnated to exchange for...
• Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:55:13 +0000
  Speaking of weak brakes, what is the purpose of disconnecting the vacuum line to the power booster when bleeding the brakes (per Bentley)? Jeff...
• Re: Squeaking Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:00:18 -0500
  ...brakes can be caused by a few factors too much metal in the pads too much play in the pad holders glazed disc's...
• Re: Squeaky Breaks
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:36:08 -0500
  ...They produce way less brake dust, and the squeal is gone! I also used some of that red Disc pad quiet stuff from our...
• Re: Replacing Rear Shocks on 84 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:41:40 -0700
  ...the labor on replacing front brake discs and pads ( they sure better change the front brake fluid, at least ) and dealing with the wheel...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with oem spring?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:57:29 +0000
  ...Any other brake parts you might need we have in stock. I even have OE ATE rear brake shoes as well and rear brake...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 23:37:20 -0800
  ...If you frequently find yourself in very slippery conditions, then you need to think about brake balance more. Then again, stock brakes would be...
• Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:18:07 -0500
  ...the brakes and uprights which have the BJ in them, and they are both shot. There was a thorough and heated discussion on the...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 22:40:09 -0500
  ...I have sprayed stuck gaskets with > carb/brake cleaner before, and used a sharp putty knife, to drive between > the housing. Very carefully taped...
• Re: Brakes, reprise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:32:09 -0700
  ...for a rear disc brake SVX Syncro vanagon. That's one way to get a new one. I rigged that one so I could...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:39:01 -0400
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument > >> panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid > >> level sensor...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:20:27 -0800
  ...The brakes mostly work ok driving around > > but if I put the tranny in neutral as I slow for a stop the brakes will...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 07:53:42 -0700
  ...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: rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 21:16:46 +1200
  ...if so I would like some details as I would like to >put rear discs on my 87 syncro I intend to. When I...
• Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:55:09 -0400
  OK, I'm embarking on major surgery to replace the front brake discs on my '85 (with a new set), and am somewhat stumped...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:42:53 -0800
  ...You can get the usual ongoing 5% listmember discount > (referral code list1e) on either master cylinder (as both exceed the $50 > minimum for the...