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• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:23:42 -0700
  ...Ruled out brake fade since I imagine that by the time this happened, the brakes would have had plenty of time to cool down...
• Re: Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:58:42 -0500
  ...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: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:03:16 -0800
  ...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: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:58:52 -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: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:38:58 -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: Worth of Big Brake Kit...better brakes on 86 up vans...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:03:17 EDT
  In a message dated 5/12/04 2:11:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, napszeerf@YAHOO.COM writes: > > stock brakes suck..and they suck...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 23:28:23 -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: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:08:19 -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: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:20:17 -0700
  ...The same muffler shop trying to > persuade > them the brakes had uneven wear thought that this makes the brake "warped" > for some reason. Please...
• Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:04 -0800
  ...Stopped by my mechanic to discuss before finally arriving home.� We have come up with 3 potential problems:� brakes, CV joints, or rear wheel...
• FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
  ...Drive shaft to front VC rebuilt & balanced with new U-joints New rear brake cylinders Front innner CV joint Dec 96: New A/C...
• Re: Grease your front wheel bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:04:30 -0500
  ...disc was damaged, so they replaced bearing, spindle, pads, and disc; then they mentioned not a good idea to have unmatched-wear front brakes...
• brake fluid info
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 14:16:11 CDT
  ...Brake Fluids by Kenneth Streeter, with input from various sources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The discussion of whether to use DOT3, DOT4, or DOT5 brake fluids in Triumphs...
• shifter problem
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:00:20 -0600
  ...After discussing with a friend and reading the posts, I remembered that a couple weeks ago I was low on brake fluid and put...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:50:35 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 13:32:50 -0700
  ...So if you need to know about brakes, well you look in the brake > >>index, etc.... > >> > >>Just add a link to 'Library' under the...
• Re: gimme a brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:01:36 -0800
  ...gimme a brake >I wouldn't install *ANYTHING* that kept the cooling air off the discs and > calipers. > > Repco Metal Masters are pretty clean...
• Re: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:23:31 -0700
  ...In San Francisco where the steep hills are very rough on brakes and clutches .. I've see a disc worn though until it was...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:46:36 -0400
  ...Early in this thread, part of the discussion was about the problems experienced with a van going DOWN-hill on icy roads and the...
• Re: rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:37:31 -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...
• Wires and otherwise (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:04:17 -0400
  ...After reconnecting the power for this the seatbelt light works correctly, however the brake warning light does not. When the parking/e brake is...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:17:27 -0800
  You'll have a hard time finding a disc brake return spring in a vanagon. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• A man and his vans.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Peterson
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 18:15:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Fl) oh woe is me, the brake lights don't work, and neither does the horn. The failure of one, lead me to discover...
• Spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:31:05 -0700
  I've been watching the discussion about spring spacers with some amusement for a week or so. A couple of thoughts have occurred to...
• Re: Brake rotors - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:32:08 -0500
  ...Brake rotors - 1988 GL Undertook replacing brake pads today. No problem. Done it before. But this time, noticed a ridge at the outer rim...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:02:34 -0400
  ...I wire brushed the hubs and used brake cleaner when I installed them. On these, I am having the symptom where the braking effect...
• Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:54:31 -0400
  ...brake line (metal portion) so as to accomodate the differing position of the brake line connector. 5 minutes of work, then we disconnected the...
• Re: high wattage light bulbs - A caution
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 May 2009 13:03:43 -0700
  ...LED lights for brake lights work fantastic! Just my two cents worth! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk...
• EV brake vibration, thread summary
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:08:19 -0800
  ...Is yours 2 discs and 2 drums or 4 discs? If it's the former have you had the drums checked?
• Winkler Prices (Finally!!!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:55:12 EDT
  ...50 (comes with brackets) Rear spoiler with brake light $376 (the one without brakelight is discontinued) Front bulli bar bumper $849.90 (8 week...
• Re: brake lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:45:14 -0700
  ...A local mechanic suggested that the brake light switches were shot, so I ordered new ones from Ken Wilford. Ken advised me to disconnect...
• Re: Brakes, reprise
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 14:32:12 -0400
  ...and installed an adjustable one .......a >>> racing part. >>> for a rear disc brake SVX Syncro vanagon. That's one way to get a >>> new...
• Reply blocked. Trying again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:37:53 +0000
  ...The pivot bar that attaches to the front cable should pivot so both sides equalize as brake is set and then allow both sides...
• 1985 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ray Wicker
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 16:15:27 EST
  ...I just put new batteries, tires, and brakes (drums, cynlinders, calipers, etc.) on it. It is brown with a tan interior. I'm asking...
• vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 20:57:12 -0700
  ...upon draining all the nasty, partially blackish brake fluid I removed the old master cylinder to discover--- fluid or oil, lube? in the the...
• Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:39:05 -0400
  ...Same for the brake master. When the trans was out did you remove the clutch pressure plate and disc? A busted disc, springs, etc...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:06:19 -1000
  ...first ...I have never seen anything wrong with a used one ...( on a hundred vanagon rear brake repair jobs ) ...heck, if was hired to...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:43:33 +0000
  ...Hot brakes! > > > > I'm definitely getting the brakes looked at when we get to montreal. > > I usually do engine brake - maybe I wasn't...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
  ...All parts courtesy of Joel. > > Next came replacement of leaking brake master cylinder and switches. Then > came replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes...
• Replacing a brake light bulb (long)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 00:11:51 +0800
  My wife told me that one of my brake lights wasn't working the other day so I decided to fix the problem. For...
• Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:16:47 +0000
  ...needs a full rear brake job with drums and backing plates, if you have larger wheels, just go for the rear disc kit. Dennis
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:29:18 -0700
  ...Anything one might drool over, including, apparently, brakes. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Vanagon parts are now cheap (relatively)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 19 May 2005 11:50:39 -0600
  Some recent discussions of costs hit me today when deciding what to do on another issue. My gas powered weed whacker just quit. Finished...
• VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:44:37 EDT
  ...I told them that Michelin has stated that they are discontinuing many of the 14 inch tire sizes and that the selection of 14...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:38:21 -0700
  ...b) I disconnected the wire from the unit that senses brake light battery voltage and connected it to the switched power source from the...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:47:50 -0500
  ...The Stering rack mounts and the 2 coupling discs are also items to consider. As for upgrading the brakes, you will need the spindle...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:43:59 -0500
  ...Plus, you can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you will have disc brake action on all four wheels. Much...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:46:43 -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: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:13:16 -0600
  ...Has anyone ever done this? I feel that the clutch never gets the cylinder hot enough (unlike the brakes!) to boil the water back...
• Re: was Brakes Stuck. Now bURINGvAN 08
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:33:05 -0800
  ...We still need some > sense! > > bURNINGvAN is coming! maybe. > > Mike Mike, I just discovered that I will be floating around in a big boat...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:08:28 -0700
  The Vanagon requires Dot 4 brake fluid for its greater heat absorbing capabilities. On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Sheilah Rogers...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:04:44 -0700
  ...Leaving almost no weight on the back (hence, no traction back there either) So you could have Porsche Big Red Brembo 8 disc brakes...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:07:19 -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: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:23:47 -0400
  ...On 2010-10-21, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > There seems to be only one brake disc for all '80 to...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
  ...discount ..but they had new drums for about 75 each. and even if keeping the same wheel cyinders on , they should change the brake...
• FS Chicago Area
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Aug 96 18:34 CDT
  ...85 VW Vanagon, auto., new tires, runs well, needs brakes, $2500 obo. 312-761-0703. 85 VW Vanagon GL, new battery, new exh. pipe...
• Westys For Sale in the Charlottesville, VA Area
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 2 May 1999 19:10:18 EDT
  ...Front disc brakes(?), 1600 dual port engine. Bed, refrigerator, sink, storage, ready to camp! $1800 OBO Call Emily, 804 979-8886 These should all...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:09:33 EST
  ...Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001 )
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 12:09:54 -0700
  ...I have a special soft spot in my head for the '71 only US model with the upright motor and disc brakes; although I...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:52:24 -0500
  I'm the one who made the suggestion about braking with the brakes and not the engine. It wasn't a very popular suggestion...