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• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:14:21 -0700
  ...while. > every part of the whole van does. > > end of that brake discussion...'extra' below ................ > > I was thinking about this .. > and I see a...
• Re: Towing with a T3 Vanagon Was: Benny Boy's sailboat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:16:04 -0500
  ...Electric brakes only affect stopping and they only pull part of the load off your vehicle. The best solution is an older 6 cylinder...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:36:44 -0600
  ...Now notice how the hand brake can swing. Pull > forward and connect the brake cable. There should be about 1/16" between the > lever...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:30:22 -0400
  ...driver can. >> >> Electro-hydrualic brakes ..all computer controlled, can do things >> like drag the pads very lightly on the discs in rainy conditions..to...
• My Last Words On Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:16:44 -0500
  Eric, I'm sorry that you feel that brake work can be taken lightly. First, you are assuming that I don't have the...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 27 May 2006 21:58:10 -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...
• Re: clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:39:31 +0000
  ...Checked brake fluid reservoir and it's low. Will fill up tomorrow and see what happens.  If that fixes it then it's time...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:00:03 -0500
  OK, but how many of us have hitches and what good is a third brake that is even lower than the two you already...
• Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:58 -0400
  ...I replaced the brake lines before a rust-through (just barely, judging by how ridiculously easy it was to break the old ones as...
• Re: Eight nights in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:53:55 -1000
  ...for $ 649 you'd think the parking brake would be working at the end of the job .. or they'd at least tell you...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:44:20 -0700
  ...driver can. >> >> Electro-hydrualic brakes ..all computer controlled, can do things like >> drag the pads very lightly on the discs in rainy conditions..to...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:34:55 +0100
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a > heck > > >of a > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...Hansen brake kits >Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:42:19 +0100 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Priority: 3 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X...
• Re: 1986GL update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Mon, 7 May 2001 10:17:04 -0400
  OK, I have disconnected the O2 Sensor and drove up the Hill without any problems, but the Vehicle was still running at around 2000...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:50:30 -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: need part suppliers numbers
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 16:20:03 CDT
  ...had good success with Valvoline MOLY EP wheel bearing grease (for disc brake wheel bearings) in the paper tube ... about $1.50 per tube...
• Re: TEMP II Quick Question
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 18:35:47 -0400
  ...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: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:57:09 -0400
  ...driver can. > > Electro-hydrualic brakes ..all computer controlled, can do things like > drag the pads very lightly on the discs in rainy conditions..to...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:56:50 -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: "87 Westy bunch of wires disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:26:34 -0700
  ...bunch of wires disconnected > Opened up the wiring harness to install relay kit today and found what > looked like the brake fluid indicator cable...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:11:41 -0400
  ...When disc brakes were first put on pass. vehciles, disc brake after market rotors would rust like mad over OEM on USA built vehicles...
• Re: master cylinder, where is it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 May 2003 11:05:31 -0500
  Brian, the brake and clutch fluid reservoir are the same tank. It is located directly in from of the driver, behind the instruments. You...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...ball joints, upper and lower control arm > bushings, front shocks, front brake discs and wheel bearings. > > Yeow. I guess I need to dig my...
• Stiff shifter and no reverse prob solved.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:43:06 -0500
  ...the other day I decided to inspect the right front squealy disc brake. Looking under the van, I see a huge dent in the...
• Rostra wiring question
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sun, 1 Apr 2012 03:50:22 +0000
  ...Am I reading the Bentley right that the 'hot' side of my brake switch with a constant 12V is R/Y and the "cold...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:07:45 -0600
  ...This leaves the > unit powered on any time the ignition is on. > > b) I disconnected the wire from the unit that senses brake light...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 12:03:36 -0400
  ...As far as I know, the brake system on our vans is not some german secret and most shops should be able to handle...
• NOS Parts BARGAINS! (& more Syncro air filters)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 16:27:05 -0500
  ...Brake Pads, in orig VW box (made by Girling), 86-up Vanagon & Syncro, $19.95/set Brake Pads, ATE (another orig supplier to VW...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 17:16:32 EDT
  ...Other air-cooled VWs: '77 Super Beetle convertible, white with black top, disc brakes, great back-to-school present, $3900. 703-323-0836 or...
• Re- anybody know of problem
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  10 Nov 1994 09:21:42 U
  ...I'm trying to get maximum mileage per post), this discussion of brakes, ABS and snow/ice ballet reminds me of 4 yrs ago...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:33:05 -0500
  ...I think you have an internal leak at the brake master cylinder.. baring any visual leaks that you can see on connectors, brake lines...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:27:20 -0500
  ...that number from a racing brake shop I dealt > with for a while over a rear disc brake setup on a syncro that just...
• On the road (NOT!)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 04:04:25 -0400
  ...weak tornado) I used the brakes (disc brakes in rear, big brakes in front). I like my brakes a LOT now. SewFine did my...
• Re: rear brakes ? And Bently Books are sometimes slim on info..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:35:37 -0700
  ...rear brakes ? > The rear brake adjusters are mirror images of each other, including > threading direction. You need to turn BOTH sides UP to loosen...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:38:39 -0500
  ...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: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:49:32 -0500
  ...You can check out our website for details but we supply ATE rear brake parts (shoes, rear wheel cylinders and drums). These are original...
• Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 02:24:26 -0700
  ...Everything I've read ties a low reading to things like an intake manifold leak, late valve timing, brake booster leak. A head gasket...
• RE: source for cover, '90 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 96 17:26:21 EDT
  ...RMMW sells good covers that allows the vehicle to 'breathe' and discourages mold, mildew, etc. jonathan "There's a big difference in kneeling down...
• squeeky wheel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 19:22:14 -0800
  ...I examine brake shoes. Correctly installed. I take it into the shop. They puzzle over it, fiddle with stuff, and then they test drive...
• Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 22:50:38 -0700
  ...Comes with front and rear disc brakes, Computer controlled suspension. 6' high ceilings w/twice the interior space as a Westy Vanagon.....all for...
• Re: PEX front bearings WARNING
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:21:05 -0700
  ...there is a vendor that did or may still, sell a bigger front disc brake kit and they don't tell you a spacer...
• Re: Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:40:14 EDT
  ...On procedure which I have not seen mentioned in these discussions is bench bleeding the master cylinder. Bench bleeding the master cylinder can make...
• Re: Hot brakes and torn boots
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:47:26 +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: Turn signal system failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:24:28 -0800
  ...Lastly, check the symptoms again at night but make certain that the brakes are off and headlight switch is fully off. Mark Pensioner wrote...
• Fwd: Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:53:40 -0500
  ...CV joints, of course, right? >> >>Stopped by my mechanic to discuss before finally arriving home. We >>have come up with 3 potential problems: brakes...
• Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
  ...one pair SA Vented Disc Rotors one pair of brake hoses one set of Audi Brake pads (from US spec Audi) one pair of...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 16:10:43 -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: Backup light puzzle anyone?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:43:51 -0400
  ...Where does this 5V exist, and what do you have to disconnect to stop it? How much current is passing through the bulbs? Does...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 18:44:38 -0700
  ...ABS, usually, moitors wheel speeds and modulates the brakes to prevent any of the wheels from locking up. When it senses a wheel slowing...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:37:37 -0500
  ...a different vehicle >> can be used to secure the bearing and disc. It can be used over and over >> again as opposed to the...
• Lugs Or Nuts (Cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 17:50:59 PDT
  ...You sure you don't have that backward? Well, I confess I'm less-than qualified to discuss this being a sleazoid ex-camper...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:26:15 EDT
  ...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: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:59:13 -0800
  ...and it works great! It is made in England, hence the discovery first the British car enthusiasts. I use it either with an extra...
• Re: Front heater core removal information
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:47:31 -0400
  ...Thanks again, Roy. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 08:03:04 -0800
  > If some branch of > the armed forces has discontinued its use, it's more likely to to > lobbyist cash than any actual study. Actually...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:16:13 +0100
  ...The heat is from the disc brakes. > Wheeling bearing grease could handle the heat from the > drum brakes. I think that high temperature grease...
• rad fan won't turn off troubleshooting story
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:17:47 -0700
  ...His first thought was bad radiator temp sensor, so he disconnected it (lower right part of radiator, as you face the van). Even disconnected...
• Rear bumper/Re: Parts ordering experience
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:36:08 +0000
  ...As for Camelback VW, I was excited when I found they offered an Internet discount, then discouraged when quoted prices... rod bearings $5.60...
• Re: Oh, the weather out side is delightful, the fire inside is frightful...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:18:27 EST
  ...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: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:49:12 -0700
  ...In my original post I called the brake warning light (" ! ") an e-brake light. I didn't describe what happened well. The engine idled...