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• Lower ball joint tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:34:11 -0500
  I have complete set of '89 uprights with complete brake assemblies which I wish to transplant to my '84. The trick is that I...
• [f]RE: Lousy idle and sneaky booster leaks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 11:08:44 PST
  ...engine, but you can confirm or eliminate the brake system without digging > into the dash: disconnect and plug the engine end of the vacuum...
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:34:15 -0700
  ...Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves? David Marshall wrote: Small Car uses some pretty large discs for their conversion - bigger than the Audi 5000S quattro...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:53:52 -0400
  ...always on" brake light in the dash works normally (goes on and off when I work the e-brake) when I disconnect the coolant...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:57:05 -0500
  ...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? >> >> >> In a message dated 3/26/2010 3:50:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> >>> janne.ruohomaki@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:55:18 +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...
• Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:10:56 +0200
  ...The hubs are stock Vanagon disc brakes, machined down to fit into the new rotor. In Germany, I include the hubs in the complete...
• Re: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:59:51 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: > With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:27:11 -0700
  ...brake. Don't know the exact balance, but it's probably over 60% in > the front, that's why they only put discs there...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:49:12 -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...
• Parts for sale: afm and brake pads (for 86-91)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 17:41:32 -0600
  ...I also have a spare set of new brake pads, still in their original shrink-wrapping. First $25 takes them, buyer picks up UPS...
• Re: mushy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:42:30 -0400
  At 09:24 5/27/99 -0700, rob passehl wrote: >just how sponge like should the brakes be in my 87 westy. Not. > i...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:37:56 -0400
  ...Disc brakes drag all the time. Keep in mind that when you do use the brakes, it takes some time for the heat at...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:23:40 -0700
  ...not > riding brakes etc.) > > Thanks > > Neil. > > > From TRW webpage here: > http://www.trwaftermarket.com/en/Products/Disc-Brake-Systems/Brake-Pads/ > > "TRW has introduced...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:18:17 -0500
  ...Whenver doing brake wor, disconect the rear cables at both ends and test for free movement. If thewy do not slide freely, it is...
• Re: Front axle retaining nut for dIsc brake rotor
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:58:15 -0600
  John Did You Resend this by mistake or not see responses back on the 18th & 19th ~ > On 26 Jun , 2021, at 9:29 AM...
• Re: Vented Rotors
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 08:28:03 +0200
  From Winkler there are a four disc brake system (DM 3600) available. They are also sold by Oettinger for the same price, but Oettinger...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:16:28 -0600
  ...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: Rotor swappin help needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:21:14 -0700
  ...The offset to the brake disc is wrong. The bearings may or may not be the same, depending on if you have the later...
• Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:25:08 -0500
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Towing limits
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 4 May 2005 22:39:04 -0700
  ...I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but the archives kept timing out on me. I am thinking of towing a 1600LB...
• More Syncro and Stainless Steel Parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:45:47 -0500
  ...Tank Straps (stainless)- $275 Syncro Rear Brake Cables (left or right)- $75 each Syncro Front Brake Disc Dust Shield (stainless)- $75 each Syncro Diff...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:39:56 -0700
  ...slightly &gt;&gt; less) westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc brakes assuming &gt;&gt; suspension is in good shape (I have...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 20:52:41 -0400
  Here is a link to a recent rear brake overhaul. Note some important details: The direction and position of the adjuster bar. Yes, longer...
• Re: Wheel bearings or brakes
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 22:13:27 -1000
  The way that I did mine was to disconnect the tie rod end. Doing that allows the wheel to move over it's full...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:46:00 -0400
  ...Brakes- Hey there! We recently replaced the rear brake pads and discovered a leaky cylinder. So we took it to BrakeMasters for new cylinders...
• Der Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 09:45:21 -0600
  ...Permatex and others make disc brake anti squeal goo to put on the back of the pads. We usually coat the pads with this...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:57:51 -0800
  ...big brake upgrade, all things that go should be able to stop. I've see that Smallcar also has the rear disc break upgrade...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:12:30 -0700
  ...disc. All better! Ryan On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@gmail.com> wrote: > Some years ago my brakes started...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:39:44 -0700
  ...increase the brake disc's diameter and the braking forces are enhanced... Curious, because Vanagons are somewhat under equipped with brakes from the factory...
• Re: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 16:45:35 -0500
  ...He told me to replace the brake booster, the master cylinder, and the front calipers and whatever the brake system needed. I had a...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:43:52 +0100
  ...need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes > calipers from a Golf3....( What is a >Golf3? ) Can't remember the years, but...
• Re: Syncro front rotor change question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:16:10 -0500
  ...Thing is, I need to replace the front brake discs > (Rotors?) on my 87 > > syncro. I need to know if I have to order...
• stretched e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 08:30:54 -0500
  Howdy, The e-brake cables on my AC 82 Westy appear to be uneven. The equalizer thing that they tie into at the front...
• Re: Found a Brake Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:24:39 -0400
  ...Bietrix is a brand name used on a line of low-priced brake parts, primarily manufactured in India. At various times they have used...
• Re: Looking for 15" VW Bus Rims and tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:52:27 EDT
  ...It was all done over a month > ago, but the customer decided he wanted front disc brakes. I ordered them from > Airkewld.com and...
• Re: gimme a brake
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:56:02 -0800
  I wouldn't install *ANYTHING* that kept the cooling air off the discs and calipers. Repco Metal Masters are pretty clean, aggressive pads. On...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 20:27:06 +0000
  At 05:46 PM 1/17/97 +0000, you wrote: >I have an 83 Westy, and I need to replace the rear brake linings...
• Re: Boiling water in Westy(f), was: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:48:26 EST
  ...discovered the size of the radiator could be _REDUCED_!! The rotating rotors effectively removed more heat than they induced. I guess because the brakes...
• Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:10:46 -0400
  ...If you >> >get the brakes hot, the fluid will boil, and that create air (boiled >> >brake fluid) in the lines, just as you need...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 11:54:02 -0400
  ...I'm not dis'ing drum brakes :) It's just that disc brakes always seemed a lot less mysterious - more like bicycle brakes - and...
• RE:97 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 01:35:03 -0400
  ...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: brake master cylinder; mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 9 May 2002 20:32:26 -0700
  ...the brake fluid was dark and > looked a lot worse than I would have expected it to be after 2 > years. Discussed replacing the...
• Looking for quality 14"beauty rings for wheels
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 07:34:05 -0400
  ...that starts rusting almost immediately.on the front wheels the brake dust really discolors them. Any one find any good ones made out of...
• 86 Syncro Westy Weekender for sale in mid-Atlantic
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:47:22 -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...
• Re: storing van-brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 21:16:39 EST
  In a message dated 2/19/01 11:09:07 AM, paradigm@ALLEGRAPRINTING.COM writes: << Any ideas out there regarding keeping the brake discs...
• Re: Air in Brake Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 08:09:07 -0700
  ...b) Open bleeder / depress brake pedal / close bleeder / slowly release brake pedal. Repeat ... I do believe that pressure bleeders and other such aids offer...
• Re: tires..again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 22:28:13 -0600
  ...the now discontinued MXT 205/70R14. This is my next tire of choice, unless I decide that haveing the bigger brakes is a "must...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:12 -0700
  ...And my grandmother's (late '50s/early '60s) Studebaker had band >> brakes. >> >> The (front) disk brakes on my Saab 96 took this wear thing...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:42:16 -0500
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_brake If Wikipedia is an acceptable source, then this sounds authoritative to me. So, seems that...
• Re: how to stop a runaway prius
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:14:43 -0700
  ...If your car's getting away from you, step on the brakes. Couldn't be simpler! Of course the root cause of the Audi...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:02:25 +0100
  >How is this different for the South African Big Brake kit? Are you using >single piston calipers? Are the pistons any bigger than the...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:09 -0700
  ...it 'should' of course, be an out of round drum or warped front disc. Using just the parking brake makes only the rear brakes...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:43:22 -0400
  ...piston design where the caliper slides sideways (to take up pad/disc wear) on guide pins mounted to a frame that bolts to the...
• FS: Chicago Tradin' Times
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 97 17:11 CST
  ...a/c, new brakes & exhst. Slps 4. $7000 obo. (773) 929-8677. Chicago. I have called on none and all disclaimers apply. -Jim Bryant
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:03:07 -0500
  ...wrote: > >Don't feel bad - took me a while to discover where the brake fluid reservoir > >was when I first got into Vanagon (it...
• Re: Fw: 62 bus question- NVC My $.02
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
  ...This would give you front discs (still poor brakes but...) and mainenance-free balljoints.
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
  ...light works correctly. >> >> - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then disconnected it) >> - I have thoroughly tested the parking break switch...
• Spring Perch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:34:39 +0000
  Hi Vanagon Types; The recent discussion on list vs Facebook reminded me that list members might value my encounter with the rear spring base...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 01:20:10 -0400
  ...Not > so for the line going to the front brakes. I disconnected the line and > pressed the pedal. I got a little spit of...