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• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 13:57:59 -0400
  ...screws breaking >off when it came time to bleed the front brakes? > >Any tips on getting these things loose without breaking them? One of...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:23:10 -0400
  ...I was honestly pretty disappointed I spent 2k on disc brakes all > > around and it wasn’t much better than stock. I really notice...
• Re: Trip
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:54:47 -0800
  ...process of putting on the tires I pulled the rear brake drums and > discovered I was almost metal to metal!! So, I installed new...
• Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:55:37 -0700
  ...Large lump stuff. > You don't want this on the face of the flange for drum and especially disc > brakes. It can cause the...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:43:04 -0700
  John, Thinking about this oversight, not checking ALL of the brake work done is downright scary. Your taking your life in your hands along...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:32:00 -0700
  ...Jake brakes are very noisy and often illegal to use in some areas. Some may find this interesting ..there's 6 or 7 mile...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:53:29 -0400
  ...I think your brake/tail light contrast comment is worth acting on: I have a few spare bulbs from past cars and I think...
• Oh, the weather out side is delightful, the fire inside is frightful...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:08 -0500
  ...I had also had the brakes upgraded (SA big brakes up front, discs in the back). So this was the first good opportunitiy to...
• Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:27:42 -0700
  ...How can one tell when a wheel fastener seat is worn beyond spec? I will stop posting about my brakes! ;) Neil. On Wednesday, June...
• Re: Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:13:11 -0400
  ...and pads fit both.... > Too cold here to actually do the brakes, but want to gather information to do so...or should I sell...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:04:53 -0600
  ...I paid about $185 for the calipers, including e-brake cables, carriers, hoses and lines; the Passat carriers I got from ebay for about...
• Re: How do I adjust (bleed?) the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 07:18:52 -0400
  IS this a brand new clutch disc? If so, it would let out close to the floor. The soft feel is also a symptom...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 14:24:45 +0000
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• painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 28 May 2014 22:55:25 -0400
  ...While replacing my falling-apart-rusty disc brake dust shields, I've run into the universe's rustiest fasteners (the machine screws holding said...
• Re: Bus Depot query
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:55:01 -0700
  ...order some brake components and remembered there is a code you can punch in to get a little bit of a discount, but don...
• Re: cheap way to upgrade brake, back-up, running, and rr turn signals lights
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 23:22:22 -0500
  Tony, You can buy them halogen bulbs cheaper than $13.00 at Trak, or Pep boys or any other discount FLAPS. I got them...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:42:01 -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: My Last Words On Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:57:28 -0700
  ...I make them by purchasing generic longer brake lines of the right diameter and fittings. Then I cut one end off and put the...
• Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:40:48 -0500
  ...Next came replacement of leaking brake master cylinder and switches. Then came replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes and bleeding of brakes. New...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:34:44 -0400
  ...18 souds very nice. > > > > I also have the GW big brakes. > > > > My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
• (Mis)adventures in Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 11 May 2014 15:05:17 -0500
  ...which holds the brake slave cylinder snaps off. To make matters worse, I finally get the axle out, only to discover that I'd...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:34:47 -0700
  ...Vangon curtains/canvas? > Hey Vanagonauts, > > I've been discussing curtain cable replacement with a few breadloaf and > vanagon owners. After examining the original curtain...
• Re: Looking for quality 14"beauty rings for wheels
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 06:47:49 -0500
  ...that starts rusting almost immediately.on the front wheels the brake dust really discolors them. Any one find any good ones made out of...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:24:43 -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: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:27:24 -0500
  ...Most of the noise is from the discs, but the shoes squeal once in a while as well. I inquired about incompatibilities between the...
• Re: 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:20:50 -0400
  ...88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job I had a local shop do a 'brake job' on my westy and the result are...
• Re: Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:57:08 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 16:07:19 -0400
  ...So if you need to know about brakes, well you look in the brake >>index, etc.... >> >>Just add a link to 'Library' under the...
• fs 1982 Diesel Adventurewagon not mine
  Historical mailing list - rick peters
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:22:45 -0800
  ...exhaust, brakes and fan. It states that all the sink, stove stuff works. It looked pretty clean inside. I couldn't see the milage...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 17:21:11 +1200
  ...Where the disc is warped it should bind slightly. You might need to push the brake pedal first to close the pads up. -- Andrew...
• Re: Audi Tranny in Vanagon...how? was: Audi V-8 in aVanagon...why not?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 18:10:29 +0200
  John wrote: > The Vanagon does not have the brakes, steering or > suspension for such a conversion. The Van has enough brakes to go 70mph...
• Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:42:06 -0400
  ...When I do the brake switch test it indicates test light should be on until brake pedal is depressed and then it should go...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:37:10 -0800
  ...tires, the front brakes frequently squeal and don't controllably bind due to tire grip. After new pads, machined discs, all new fluid and...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 22:42:32 -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...
• Greetings and Help
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Turner
  Mon, 4 Dec 95 15:56:20 PST
  ...Berg 5-speed VW, and any suggestions that will > help in the decision process. > > And as a second like of thought, disc brakes. Can...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:41:11 +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: Brake pads
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 21:46:47 -0700
  ...I discovered they were gone on a Sunday > P.M., I knew the dealerwas closed, I saw an ad for a brake "special" at...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:29:47 -0400
  ...Another time I'd like to discuss what it is about the regular ramps that you think makes them inherently more dangerous than other...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 19 Sep 96 10:13:11 EDT
  ...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: Differences of early/late caliper mounts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:40:40 EST
  ...STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << This means a South African ventilated disc unit would fit onto the stubaxle, but the caliper wouldn't line...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:17:18 +0000
  ...always seems to have a problem with spilled > fluid when I disconnect it from the reservoir. Any tricks to stop that > happening? > > > Yes. You...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:24:14 -0500
  ...I'm not sure I've ever taken apart a drum brake where the adjuster was working, come to think of it. Vanagon, Toyota...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:55:57 -0700
  ...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: internet discount parts - shops are catching on.... :<(
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 15:03:30 -0400
  ...One of my clients who has a brake/front end/muffler/etc. shop explained to me that he won't even consider installing brake...
• Re: Self-adjusting brakes? True/ False 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:32:16 -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...
• Re: Soggy Wx - No Start
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:00:14 -0400
  ...I finally disconnected the ground side wires on the coil and dryed them with the CRC. Started up first pull. I would say disconnect...
• Re: see the chaplain (Les Schwab)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 24 Sep 1994 09:33:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I figured with 45K miles, it'd > need brakes soon. > > At work they called me and asked why I wanted brakes. I said 'well...
• Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:49:35 -0500
  ...It shouldn't be brake fluid since I just replaced the master cylinder last year (but then again, I don't know what brake...
• Hobart Kennedy
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 23:56:30 -0600
  ...Good Travels! Holly and Chris Cookeville, TN '78 Westy, '65 Beetle ('57 rollback top, '65 body, '69 chassis, '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:43:30 -0400
  ...The > compressor will be free from brake fluids. I can drain down the > pressure of the air tank before disconnecting the bleeder. > > I do...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:36:59 -0400
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_brake If Wikipedia is an acceptable source...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:51:57 -0400
  ...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: [Syncro] Re: Bill of Sale Issues on my first Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:35:18 EST
  ...usually cranking on starter in a high gear, clutch pedal in, and brakes = on hard .. sometimes that'll break loose a rusted clutch disc...
• Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 97 18:50:40 -0800
  ...Text_1 Hi All, I just completed the brake job on my '85 Westy this weekend. I have done many brake jobs on American...
• Re: What is the wire that screws on to the master cylinder and fluid behind the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 8 Apr 2014 16:00:31 -0500
  ...The brake light fuse is #2, a 10 amp fuse in a 86+ Vanagon. Light bulbs can also act like fuses, and blow out...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:19:12 -0500
  ...On the way home I noticed a pulsing in the brakes. I sawpped wheels with the spare until I discovered the offending wheel, which...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:47:25 -0700
  ...to >suddenly lose engine power AND revert you to non-power disc brakes. I >personally would tee off the fuel pressure regulator connection point...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 09:38:31 -0600
  ...If nothing, disconnect at the bottom of the clutch master and check fluid. If nothing disconnect the line from the fluid tank and see...
• FryDay a real FRY day
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:07:34 -0700
  Ok, so getting ready to take the camper in tomorrow for brake work I disconnect and remove the removable CB and HAM radio and...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:05:47 -0700
  ...On the way home I > noticed a pulsing in the brakes. I sawpped wheels with the spare until I > discovered the offending wheel, which...