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• Re: No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 16:53:10 -0500
  ...Based on information so far, looks light brake light switch may be bad. Parking-brake light works. What is correct procedure for troubleshooting brake...
• Re: Squeaking Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:06:26 +1000
  ...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: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 18:50:37 -0700
  ...net> > wrote: > > > > > With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is the proper way to > > > dispose of brake fluid? > > > > > > BobC > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Vanagon...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...plug Brakes 2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes Drum brakes (depending on distance to be covered) Brake hoses Brake lines...
• Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:58:22 -0500
  ...Removed tranny, replaced rear seal and installed new clutch disc. 115,000 miles: Replaced brake master cylinder, bled brake lines and hydraulic clutch slave...
• Re: Brakes, reprise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 08:40:28 -0700
  ...and installed an adjustable one .......a >> racing part. >> for a rear disc brake SVX Syncro vanagon. That's one way to get a >> new...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:05:59 -0700
  ...Need some advice here. > >I was putting in new Mintek brake pads in my 88 with Girling >Calipers today. First wheel went fine. > >The...
• Re: which rims fit my bus? Need winter rims...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 13:55:08 -0800
  Not quite, 68-70 have drum brakes up front. The rims must come from a disc brake bus in order to fit the Vanagon...
• FS One GL, One Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:06:05 -0500
  ...New brakes, power steering, new tires. Comes with brand new Viscous coupling (not installed) and spare drive shaft. No locking differential or disconnect. Interior...
• Re: Vanagon ABS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:11:33 -0800
  ...6" x 6" foot print on the ground disc brakes all around and good quality brake lines that are rust free -- pads that are...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:49:56 -0700
  ...So I'd have to re-assemble the brakes, bleed the system, drop the van just to loosen the nut. I can have the...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:44:33 -0400
  ...Will eventually > disconnect on almost any hill. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Michael Elliott...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 May 2015 09:51:22 -0600
  ...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: FW: Diesel No Start?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:26:43 -0400
  ...the preglow system, > disconnect them one at a time and turn on the ignition. > When the correct one is disconnected, the glow plugs > will...
• Changing Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 10:55:12 -0700
  ...s no wonder I had brake fade on long hills! After finishing, I tested the clutch, and discovered it was fine, but was suddenly...
• Re: First Timer - Dash Removal, heater R&R
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 8 Nov 2020 08:23:56 -0500
  ...I have all disc brakes arnd and wasn’t impressed till the brake booster upgrade now I stop on a dime. To seal the...
• Re: replacing clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:12:44 -0500
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wesley Alden Pegden" <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> > I've got a leaking clutch master cylinder ( I just changed the brake > mc...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:10:36 EDT
  ...703-222-7566. '68 Beetle, 2-liter engine, disc brakes, ragtop, 914 interior, $3200. 301-681-9701. '67 Beetle, professionally restored, new paint/interior...
• rotational mass and stock brakes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 19:44:48 -0700
  ...a set up Boxster brakes up front. I'd like to duplicate his setup and add the smallcar rear disc kit too. I think...
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 15:53:02 -0500
  ...has anyone >toyed around with the idea of useing Benz rear disc brakes on a Vanagon? I >have a couple of these at my...
• FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 07 Jul 97 20:42:42 CDT
  ...that's what it says: "1985 Discovery Volkswagen Camper, LT400, imported, self-contained, loaded, new motor, 6-cyl., diesel, 5 spd., 18 mpg, brakes...
• Re: FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 23:25:27 -0600
  JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > >"1985 Discovery Volkswagen Camper, LT400, imported, self-contained, > loaded, > > new motor, 6-cyl., diesel, 5 spd., 18 mpg, brakes, tires...
• Re: T2/T1/0.5?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 06:32:51 EDT
  ...They did continue to have the larger 5x205mm wheel bolt pattern until 1971 when they added the front disc brakes. That was also when...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
  ...I connected the brake wires in parallel with the two brake light switches under the instrument cluster. 4. The light connection was teed into...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:39:55 -0600
  ...But if you to decide >to try it anyway, be sure to hold in that little button on the end of the >brake handle...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:34:35 -0500
  ...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: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 18 May 2015 09:17:28 -0700
  ...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: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 18:53:47 -0800
  ...Re: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY > >> I may be seeing things wrong, but I find lots of the items on the normal >> pages are...
• Window wiper arm and VanagonL emblem and More!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:32:55 -0400
  ...The VanagonL script has been discontinued for a long time and I believe this is New Old Stock. If you are restoring an older...
• Re: Vanagon parts are now cheap (relatively)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 19 May 2005 12:12:21 -0600
  ...Brake job coming up and I will put top grade brakes on it. Same for > shocks. However I will put in the cheapest seat...
• group purchase opportunity for south african syncro/2wd vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:58:16 -0800
  ...a partial listing of parts: * 15" syncro vented disc brake kits * dual headlight grills * full-length lower grills * custom, rebuildable syncro gas monotube shock...
• Re: 5 speed tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:58:47 +1300
  ...Disc brakes on Beetles? Standard on all 12V bugs... except for America. Even Superbugs there got drums. Note that the 094 5-speed is...
• My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
  ...Projektzwo rear roof-spoiler w/brakelight BRAKES -Big discs all round (Porsche?) -Front hubs (RSA, separate from disc rotors) -Front spindles (RSA, if needed...
• Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 17:16:56 -0700
  ...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: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 6 May 2016 21:10:17 -0600
  ...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: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 15:48:51 -0400
  At 14:54 4/17/2000, Ron 'Coyote' Lussier wrote: >tacky, tacky, tacky! :-( So, what solution are people recommending for >adding a third brake...
• Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 6 May 2016 21:35:59 -0400
  ...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 Master Cyl. replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:20:04 -0700
  ...yes, just remove the instrument cluster and start disconnecting and unbolting the master cylinder. not a bad job at all. be sure to get...
• Help!! Trouble with lights and signals
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:32:13 -0700
  ...In looking onto this, I have discovered a few other things. Hesdlights on...brake lights don't work neither do turn signals Turn signal...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:07:42 -0500
  ...The heat is from the disc brakes. > Wheeling bearing grease could handle the heat from the > drum brakes. I think that high temperature grease...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
  ...For starters, unlike disc brakes, both the shoe and drum has a radius that needs to be matched to ensure complete contact of the...
• fun with cables
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 17:16:49 EDT
  ...May be time for brake work soon. Anyway, once I had the brake cable in, I went ahead and replaced the heater cable while...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:16:38 -0800
  ...It shouldn't be brake fluid >>since I just replaced the master cylinder last year (but then again, I >>don't >>know what brake...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:28:54 -0700
  ...a different vehicle > can be used to secure the bearing and disc. It can be used over and over > again as opposed to the...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:41:52 -0400
  ...In my 42 years experience with Lobro CV joints, Valvoline Dura-Blend Extreme Pressure grease for disc brake wheel bearings, suspensions, universal joints & constant...
• 72 camper for sale ... Palo Alto, CA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 12 May 96 00:50:28 CDT
  ...all possible disclaimers apply ... :) ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: pdahl@pa.hodes.com Subject: VW '72 Camper bus 2K mi...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 10:44:34 -0400 (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: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:47:13 -0400
  ...Just curious what happens when you go to "big brakes" in the front?? Do you then need disc brakes in the rear to balance...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:09:22 -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...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:33:19 -0700
  ...If brake fades > > my understanding is somehow the pads and shoes (rear) are not able to slow the > > drums and discs fast enough. > > > > Somehow...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 17:13:06 -0700
  ...YIKES! was clutch not working I think have read DO NOT USE dot-5 brake fluid for vanagon. causes corrosion. I checked my stuff...
• Re: Braking Distance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:03:57 -0400
  ...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: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:48 -0700
  ...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: 71 BUS BRAKE BOOSTER
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:41:21 GMT
  Russ Van Ness sez: > I'm resurrecting the aged (currently disconnected) power assist system > on my 71 Bus. The original large vacuum hoses are...
• did i buy bad brake pads??? help:)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 12:21:07 -0800 (PST)
  hello all, i bought some pads for my front disc breaks and i am a little suspicious that they may be used. can you...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 21:32:26 CST
  ...i use Valvoline Moly EP wheel bearing grease, specified for disc brakes. this can handle higher heat than just regular wheel bearing grease. it...
• Re: brake parts... help ...NOBODY ???
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  08 Sep 96 22:16:50 EDT
  ...If the rods that hold the disc pads in place are in need of replacement, I wonder what kind of shape the rest of...
• Re: Audi Tranny in Vanagon...how? was: Audi V-8 in a Vanagon...why not?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 10:56:40 -0400
  ...Vanagon does not have the brakes, steering or suspension for such a conversion. We'd be better off discussing "personal experience" conversions of "bread...
• Brake Epilogue (was: DOT4?)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 08:48:28 -0700
  ...Vanagon list about DOT 4 being the required brake fluid; since there wasn't much discussion at the time, I took it as the...
• Re: Brake Master Booster Q?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 20:56:49 -0700
  In any case you have a shot brake master cylinder evidently. There's a o-ring where the mc bolts to the booster, make...