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• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:20:30 -0400
  ...While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed > > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > In a bind...
• Re: Towing limits
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:55:00 -0700
  ...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: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:31:00 -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: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:37:26 -0700
  ...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: Drilled brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:40:18 -0000
  ...Big Brake Kit > I am no expert, but I thought the whole point of cross > drilling was to dissipate heat. > > Thanks, > Chris > > > ---- Original message...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:54 -0700
  ...I think I paid a general machine shop, not an automotive one, to turn down two rear flanges ( for disc brakes ) ......and it was...
• Re: My Lug nut Plea
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:45:08 -0400
  ...There's a *lot* of discussion of this on rec.autos.makers.honda. Modern cars have been shipping with thinner and thinner brake rotors...
• Re: Brake squeal
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 10 May 2015 11:23:33 -0400
  ...One thing with > disc brakes is that the outer diameter of the rotor is actually traveling > faster than the center. The pads design and...
• Re: Any busses for sale in Austin?
  Historical mailing list - Peter&Varshna
  Sat, 9 Sep 1995 14:01:59 -0500
  ...Enginge, trans. & brakes good. Good Records. This van is really fun! $2500 firm. 335.3540 1979 VW Westphalia Pop-up Camper. AC, Looks/runs...
• Re: Fw: Heeeellllppp!!! (trans/final drive)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 1999 15:55:42 -0400
  ...It can't b/c you have the brakes on. But if one of the axles is disconnected, the output shaft on that side...
• Front suspension differences?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:59:17 -0700
  ...discussion on old vs. new vans has be curious about the front end differences. Several have mentioned differences in the front suspension and brakes...
• Speedo cable knuckle seal problem
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 1 May 2007 11:47:53 -0700
  ...the remains? Where will the fragments go - hopefully not into my brake disc or wheel bearings? Thanks for any recommendations. I'd like to...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:36:34 -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: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:53:48 -0800
  ...though. > > I put a rear disc brake kit on a syncro vanagon. > > i never liked how the brakes felt and worked. I tried bypassing...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:09:58 -0400
  Friday or not, if the rear brakes provide an amount of braking power which is adequately proportionate to the front, and if this power...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 20 May 2013 07:29:43 -0400
  We retrofitted three vans, my cousin a friend and I, using Eurovan rotors, Jetta/Golf IV rear calipers with the emergency brake system attached...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:42:42 -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...
• 15" SA Alloy Rims and Big Brake Kits In Stock!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 17:39:14 EST
  ...These big brake kits include larger, vented front discs, calipers, pads, hoses, and all the necessary parts to make the kit work. All of...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:36 -0400
  ...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: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:10:28 -0700
  ...little bit nebulous....Less brake line expansion=better direct connection with pedal pressure to the brake pads and the discs. I had them on...
• Re: Grease for Linkage and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:20:17 -0500
  ...Also - anything funky with the VW brakes? I've done VW disc, drum and e-brake repair, replacement and caliper rebuilds, but not on...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:45:31 -0400
  Hi Dennis and others, I disconnected the horn relay again and the brake light behavior is the same. I made sure the horn wires...
• Re: Braking Distance
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:36:29 +0000
  ...The brakes are stock except for slotted front discs. The wheels are 16" with new 215/70/60 tires. I sped up to the...
• Re: Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:38:54 -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: adjusting rear brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:41:00 +0000
  ...Saab 96, Plymouth Horizon maybe.  I remember the Saab happening, because I'd never worked on drum brakes and was scared of them.  So...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 11:08:10 -0400
  ...since > discovered that the brakes in my '81 Westy pale terribly in > comparison. I had a Vanagon mechanic road test the '81 brakes. His...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:05:28 -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: Interior Rust help needed...
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 21:34:53 -0300
  I too just discovered brake fluid under the driver side carpet (time for master cylinder inspection), as well as the ashphalt/rubber stuff coming...
• Re: Brake Booster question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:30:21 -0900
  I took a closer look at the booster tonight, and discovered a small, maybe 1/16 of an inch diameter hole at the bottom...
• FW: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 07:18:18 -0400
  ...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: NVC Friday
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:44:56 -0700
  ...Much of great import was discussed. I, of course, missed it all while traversing the lost coast. You been there, PS? Check your brakes...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:47:30 -0500
  ...new roof and the > engine/cooling system, they differ from German Bays in having > Split-style linkpin front suspensions with disc brakes grafted on.
• was front brake pads how, now water pump replacement how?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Wed, 07 Aug 96 10:29:00 PDT
  Hello all, Thanks for all the responses to my question concerning pushing the brake cylinder back into the caliper housing for a front brake...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:39:10 -0700
  ...the first one is avoid excessive very light braking ..that contributes to disc brake squeal. Secondly ...use them to about 2/3 of their...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
  ...the brake m/c and booster that have to come out to get to the pedal assembly. What's the procedure there? _______________________________________________________________ Disconnect the...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:02:46 -0700
  ...Glad I discovered this before a > flat caught me away from home. > > By chance, my neighbor was installing new struts on > his early '90s...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:33:41 -0700
  ...As for rear brakes, the drums may tough to get off. Mine were. Some points: - in stock config., once wheels off, there's 2...
• Re: drums and shoes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:56:38 EST
  ...City Brake does only brake work and they have been around since automobile brakes were nothing more than a leather belt wrapped around a...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:02:29 +0000
  ...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: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:24:30 -0500
  ...Although they should be checked. > > > From the engineering perspective one needs to understand that the > > > major challenge for disc brakes is that the surface...
• Re: Was "How do we remove" now searching the archives again - long
  Historical mailing list - Geordie Birch
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:27:58 -0700
  ...on brake repairs several years ago. I > would have way too much garbage that the search engine should have been > able to discard. > I...
• Re: Rear Drum - the list
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:15:20 -0700
  davidb wrote: > I share in Eric's frustration! > > The quality of the discussions as reflected in the repetitiveness of the > questions has deteriorated. There...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:31:11 -0800
  ...its a Talbot Lago . > > So, what is it? - both have front disc brakes, both have the number > 18 in their parts lists, both drive...
• Engine studs...
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 19:10:53 +0000
  ...What do you all think is a good price? My experience in having things turned is limited to brake discs, and that usually only...
• Re: Tires - Here's what I found . . . Vredestein
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 10:24:13 -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: What did I do to make my brake light come on?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 19:03:07 -0700
  ...Another possibility on all years is the parking brake switch. If you don't fully release the parking brake the light will stay on...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:01:33 -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...
• Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:33:35 -0700
  ...Upper and lower ball joints, upper and lower control arm bushings, front shocks, front brake discs and wheel bearings. Yeow. I guess I need...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:06:28 -0400
  ...Mike Stephen Grisanti wrote: > I could not reach the archives. > > Inspection is due this month so I'm checking the front > brakes and I...
• Re: busforsale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 08:27:09 CST
  ...Turns under 3000 RPM at 60 mph >Disc brakes up front. Very solid mechanically. No rust, garaged, >2nd owner. $8900 >Anyone else think this...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 14:18:51 -0400
  This big nut doesn't have to come off to do brakes! Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 05/06/2003...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:38:14 -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...
• Hot nuts up front. was: [Fwd: bosch digifant]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 07:55:42 EDT
  ...Thanks. >> Front disc brakes provide more of the braking force, their friction surface (which gets VERY hot), is physically closer to the lug nuts...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:22:37 -0400
  ...brakes are worth the effort, especially with my >> 215/75-15 >> tires on a loaded Westy. > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer...
• Re: WBX Discs & Drums
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 05:31:27 -0700
  ...I have limited experience with brakes, one change in 136k on my '90 Carat, and I did change the rotors. I was told that...
• How To Repair Rubber Flex Boots Disc Calipers 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 23:50:18 -0600
  Volks, Did a front brake job on the 87GL, okay I admit, farmed it out this time to Hans, (or was it Dieter?), long...
• 1964 Doublecab, 1981 rabbit pickup F/S
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 13:50:12 EST
  ...2 tone tan/brown, texas truck, low rust, 1600 D.P., front disc brakes, radials, new taillights,wiper pivots, tuneup, K&N, many new...
• Re: Steel 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:13:55 -0700
  ...what you discover. IIRC, the GoWesty wheels are welded-up from 14" wheel centers. So they may not fit your big brakes, if you...
• Re: what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 09:17:31 -0800
  ...Usual disclaimers apply. I'm a satisfied user. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Rico Sapolich wrote: > In a message dated 12/11...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:26:01 -0700
  ...Suggestions: (likely NOT the cause) test brake lights with brake warning light disconnected. Test brake lights with one switch plugged in at a time...