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• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:42:16 -0700
  ...Electro-hydrualic brakes ..all computer controlled, can do things like drag the pads very lightly on the discs in rainy conditions..to keeep the...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 19:06:37 -0500
  ...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: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:33:56 -0800
  ...I think I might have gotten that number from a racing brake shop I dealt with for a while over a rear disc brake...
• Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:14:00 -0400
  ...Also, the same effect will reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. You can now get tires that are 2 or 3 inches larger than...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:56:54 -0500
  ...Anyway, my questions: > >- Should I just do both sides? (all four ball joints?) > >- Proceedure? Tools? > >- Do I need to disconnect the brake lines and...
• Re: Master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:41:34 -0700
  Hi Troy, by 'fad' I suspect you mean the pedal was vague or something. 'Brake Fad' refers to when the pads and fluid are...
• '79 Bus. . .grounded again (sigh)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 14:27:36 -0700
  ...Oh well. >I may have messed up the emergency brake -- drove it for a while and >forgot to release it. Then again, if it...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:19 -0800
  ...There was a discussion re: spare tire mounting on TheSamba about a month ago and someone posted a link to a prior posting with...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:57:00 -0400
  ...The heat is from the disc brakes. >Wheeling bearing grease could handle the heat from the Per the two MSDS (material safety data sheets...
• Re: Towing limits
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 May 2005 02:27:10 -0400
  ...I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but the > archives kept timing out on me. > > I am thinking of towing a 1600LB...
• Re: Wallaced?? NO... Myers'd
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:02:45 -0600
  ...Speaking of rear disc brakes... > > > I will be out of the office until Janaury 9th > > Happy Holidays > > Tom >
• Re: Survey: brake pad life
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 11:56:34 -0700
  ...Based on you repair history/records, how many miles do you get out of your disc brake pads? What type of vehicle do you...
• Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 May 2016 22:19:49 -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: LT--Possible Source of Heavy Duty Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:19:02 -0500
  The 16" syncro vanagon in Europe uses the rear brakes from the LT. Possibly if they use these brakes on the Freightliner vehicles then...
• Re: Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jan 97 07:27:22 PST
  ...I discovered you can easily use the > adjuster bar to spread the shoes apart, unbolt the wheel cylinder and > (after breaking it free with...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/tech/brakes_rear.gif Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 20, 2012 o godz. 19:35 Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 05:02:39 -0700
  ...need to disconnect the hydraulic lines from the master cylinder, there is enough slack in them to get it off the brake booster and...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:06:30 -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: Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:27 -0700
  ...have a somewhat disconcerting noise and "feeling" after coming to a > complete stop... It feels as if my rear brakes are releasing a second...
• Update Brake Master Booster Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:29:13 -0400
  ...No >Loss of Vacuum untill Brake pedal is Depressed. >- When Depressing Brake Pedal lighly there is Nothing and it is quite. Press >hard and...
• Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
  ...Had tranny gear oil & brake fluid replaced in 9/2010, (coolant flushed/changed at same time). > > It was the leaking brake MC that I...
• Re: Tire Question / low profile tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:57:59 -0400
  An interesting side effect (no pun intended) of larger rims and tires, seldom discussed, is rotational inertia. One of the Canadian autosport type shows...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  ...I purchased a Vanagon rear disc brake kit and it was shipped without enough padding in an overloaded box. As a result, during shipping...
• Re: 88 WBX Towing Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:09:33 -0500
  ...Most states now require towed loads to be braked. Since the dolly will raise the front end considerably, I would disconnect the drive shafts...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:07:30 -0700
  ...brake moments before the accident... My OEM one switches off on either padel. Vince So 1989 Westfalia GL 1993 Miata 1997 LR Discovery > -----Original...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:36:39 -0400
  Check the simple things first, how's your brake fluid level? If it's low, top it up and check for leaks in the...
• Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:36:49 -0500
  ...I do also have a lot of travel in my brake pedal despite repeated adjustments to the rear shoes and the front disc pads...
• Re: another brake saga...aha!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:16:47 -0400
  ...Adjust the brake shoe adjuster all the way out. Remove the bleeder from the cylinder, disconnect brake line, unbolt the cylinder and it comes...
• Re: CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 May 2009 20:23:23 -0700
  ...I have only used StaLube Brand Hi Temp Disc Brake Wheel Bearing Grease for over 30 years, much better water resistance and doesn't...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:06:52 -0400
  ...All hydraulically operated motor vehicle braking systems (drum and disc types) for which a DOT 4 or SAE J1704 fluid is specified Make-up...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:31:29 -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...
• Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 22:45:44 -0500
  ...on a dynamometer (engine output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be disconnected. The differential lock must not be engaged." Does...
• Re: splash shields
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:21:19 -0800
  Bus Depot shows them at $27.85 ea (less the list discount): http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=291407343 Still available from the...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...Does the light only >> turn on when applying the brakes? Disconnect 1 at a time to isolate or just >> replace both switches. Be careful...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
  ...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: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 11:25:31 -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...
• Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:45:30 -0400
  ...is, engaging/disengaging the e-brake makes the brake warning light go on and off **if** I disconnect the module behind the speedo. I...
• Re: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:57:37 -0700
  ...where the steep hills are very rough on brakes and clutches > .. > I've see a disc worn though until it was a loose, unattached...
• Re: bubble flare
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:41:46 -0500
  ...to for brake line repair it appears there are single, double and bubble flares. The double and bubble are often discribed as the two...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
  ...2009/12/24, C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com>: > Cunegonde has stock '83.5 suspension/hubs/brakes, except for syncro rear > springs. So...
• Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
  Historical mailing list - jeremyp
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:27:00 -0500
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Grounded and good to go - thanks for quick responses
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 17:01:41 -0400
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
  ...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: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:22:06 -0800
  ...and that's probably electro-hyduralic brakes. When you step on the brake pedal ....you're just telling a computer how much braking you...
• more on brakes for rick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Jul 1994 09:04:17 -0400
  ...brakes can be morbid indeed. when i did my mc i removed all the instrument electronics (a couple of phillips screws and electrical disconnects...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:13:47 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a > VW van), brake discs are good. > > Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:06:25 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a > VW van), brake discs are good. > > Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:31:45 -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...
• FREE '71 Westy--No ENG/TRANS (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 21:55:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Hey, isn't the 71 the last year of the upright motor, first year of disc brakes? Anyone know if the camper stuff will...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:55:56 -0700
  ...vans. > > Mark > > > > > Ed Duntz wrote: > >> There seems to be only one brake disc for all '80 to '85 model years, but >> more than one...
• RE: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But be careful-- the brakes will be VERY stiff-- you'll have to push the pedal HARD to stop. Those front disc brakes are...
• Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:40:10 -0800
  ...uprights with complete brake assemblies > which I wish to transplant to my '84" I'm trying stay out of discussions today .. but ... I'm...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:46:11 -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...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 09:37:06 -0500
  ...Look for discount rates by buying x >many LEDs -- I think RS has a significant breakpoint at 10. Remember you >will have to use...
• Clunk, clunk, found it... now what?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:33:22 -0700
  Amazing the vigilant vanagon experts on duty this weekend! I used the advice sent to me to discover the problem. I got under the...
• Re: great brake line flare information here
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:26:41 -0500
  ...i find the whole discussion rather tiring. looks like the man can drive right over to a parts house and get the pipes he...
• Re: Choosing a VW mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 07:25:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...While in SoCal I discovered that the right disk brake pad had worn down to metal, and the rotor was ruined! So much for...
• Re: JUST BRAKES franchise warning!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:52:02 -0700
  Hey TC, Discount Tire on Lakeway Dr in Bellingham is very close to online pricing but without any shipping charges. A good shop to...
• '82 Diesel -Curious noise
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:48:32 EST
  ...Today as i drove my '82 Diesel around, I noticed a noise very similar to the sound disc brakes make when a vehicle has...
• Re: Brake pad recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:08:15 -0700
  ...brand names). > Unfortunately I am not sure how much longer they'll be available, as the > factory has started discontinuing the Bus versions gradually...