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• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:03:22 -0300
  ...Malcolm Ken wrote: > Hey Vanagonauts, > > I've been discussing curtain cable replacement with a few breadloaf and > vanagon owners. After examining the original curtain...
• ok, how about NY? 93 eurovan $1750 obo Northville, NY usa
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 22:54:44 -0600
  ...10 disc under driver seat. Interior has a small rip in Headliner. 1 Small dent in Sliding door. Small spot of rust under rear...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:58:32 -0700
  ...lot of travel in my brake pedal despite repeated > adjustments to the rear shoes and the front disc pads have plenty of > meat left...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:08:03 -0800
  ...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: FS 81 Westfalia Air Cooled - more stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:45:04 -0600
  ...One owner, 160K, New Michelin Tires, Brakes, Shocks, AC compressor, alternator, Battery........ no known problems. Last trouble free trip 30 days ago 840 miles...
• Re: Instrument dash lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:03:06 -0700
  Try reaching up under the dash and disconnecting and then reconnecting the large ribbon cable connector that connects to the instrument pod. > On Jul...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 06:31:03 -0400
  At 09:29 PM 4/8/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote... >The meaning of the word has expanded to cover the "graphic, detailed, >often...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:47:35 EST
  ...Not a trace of movement. (The van _was_ on the ground again, with the wheels unblocked and the brake off.) Broken or disconnected flex...
• Re: A close call!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 25 May 2007 21:58:32 -0700
  ...Ben, Thanks for your friendly tirade about changing the fuel and brake lines! I would never have had the job done because I simply...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...5) Squealing Disc brakes, binding rear brake _Action:_ Machine rear drums and front rotors, lube front wheel bearings. Install new rear brake cylinders, install...
• Re: JUST BRAKES franchise warning!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:45:22 -0700
  ...JUST BRAKES franchise warning! > why do all break houses try and just rake ya threw the coals these days.. pisses me off > they act...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
  ...Van-Cafe sells a front disc kit too. http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=18 http://www.smallcar.com/index.php...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
  ...I made a bolt on carrier >plate for the caliper (subaru) as these are for the fronts and have parking >brakes. I had a...
• Re: Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:17:40 -0400
  ...I > replaced the > brake lines before a rust-through (just barely, judging by how > ridiculouslyeasy it was to break the old ones as I...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:21:26 -0400
  ...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: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:43:40 -0700
  ...front brakes in there! The Van Cafe Big Brake Kit makes a big difference in stopping ability - not only are the discs 1" and...
• Parts available from Erics Van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:49:31 +0000
  ...Complete rear brakes overhauled in 2018. Near new. Includes GoWesty HD drums and OEM style new backing plates. They will be coming off next...
• Re: Moderator Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 19:40:35 -0500
  David, I appreciate the point of view, but I felt it scurrilous tied to "Vanagon" that way, and therefore inappropriate. Just my point of...
• Re: Possibly Parting with (out) 90 Carat Western PA/MD
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:08:16 -0400
  Kevin, I'd be interested in front uprights, brakes and control arms to upgrade my '84. On 3/19/09, kevin obrien <kevindobrien@yahoo...
• Blower motor/lock set
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:46:08 -0600
  ...The Syncro disc brake splash plates have a bid on them and if the headlight assemblies don't sell, it's no biggie. DM...
• help in Monterey, Ca
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:33:38 -0800
  ...If we go this route I could trade the rear disc brake setup (porsche 914 rotors, jetta calipers), or some kind of part trade...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:26:11 -0600
  ...Probably shout disconnect the battery. Sometimes the old light switch will come apart rather than off!! Al Brase LOREN BUSCH wrote: > Rich asked ....Is...
• Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 17 May 2014 15:53:46 -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: parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:35:17 -0600
  ...we offer the listmember discount, and often ship > higher > quality for about the same price (i.e. OEM German brake pads and > shoes > rather...
• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:14:04 -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: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:39:58 -0700
  ...Brakes- > >> > >> Hey there! > >> We recently replaced the rear brake pads and discovered a leaky > cylinder. > >> So we took it to BrakeMasters for new cylinders...
• my dream vanagon----I'm building it!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:44:59 -0500
  ...and big brakes A syncro would be nice too....... Malibu Tony 85' Westy 3.3L SVX motor
• Re: fuse confusion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 13:56:47 EDT
  ...I had to disconnect my > 12v lighter because it's burning out the fuse. The same fuse that works the > brake lights (something kind...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:06:54 -0800
  ...but I discovered a half teaspoon of Cascade works as well. >> >> Also, all DO3 brake fluid should be replaced with Dot4 brake fluid. >> >> For...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:26:55 -0600
  ...At 258 pounds you have to set the van in gear, with the emergency brakes on and then stand on the brake pedal. The...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:35 -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...
• Re: Eight nights in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:12:35 -0400
  I've had brake hardware come apart before inside the drum. It could be the adjusters or handbrake lever. Yes, I left it up...
• Re: wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 15 May 2021 10:51:29 -0500
  ...anything new since then?) > > And for re-installation in the new brake disc, hammer it in with hammer and > wood block/brass drift? Does...
• Fluids: Which are best for Vanagon Longevity?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:06:10 -0500
  Hi everyone, I am sure this topic has been discussed but it�s time to change some of the fluids and I want to...
• Re: 84 GL fs 5sp
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:23:13 -0400
  ...a bad way to go?with my dream BB front/rear disc brakes setup and 2.5 subie dream engine)? -----Original Message----- From: Don...
• Re: New Front Brake Rotor Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:40:08 -0400
  ...RMS' number...... >something like that - but the surface of your new disc is suppossed to be of >the correct roughness as it comes out...
• DS-Tuning, company profile
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 21:28:41 +0100
  ...Ventilated disk brakes DM 1500.00 Spacers for rims 3mm, up to 54mm >DM 60.00 Springs and shocks, lowers 55mm DM 798.00...
• vanagon stuff FS (seats, interior bits, wheelcovers, bumpers etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:52 EST
  For sale: -rear hatch screen, snaps in, from a westy but fits all vanagons $35 -vanagon OEM wheelcovers/hubcaps, plastic disc style used from...
• Re: Speaker R&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:12:13 -0800
  ...The tool was similar to that used on some disc brake calipers to turn the piston in when replacing pads. Mark in AK `87...
• Re: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 06:40:01 -0500
  ...where the steep hills are very rough on brakes and > clutches .. > I've see a disc worn though until it was a loose, unattached...
• Viscous Coupling Fluid info
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:18:43 -0800
  Hi all, I just wanted to add to the Viscous coupling discussion. I found a 86 factory service training manual. There is a page...
• Re: Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:40:14 -0700
  ...Thence to Tom's to discover he's off to the South Pacific leaving his eloquent brother in charge of all things disconnectable, and...
• Re: ATE Powerdisc Rotors for Vanagon! (80-85)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 5 May 2000 23:57:01 +0200
  The drilling is also supposed to help against warping, and give a nice indication of when the disc is worn out! No groove left...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 7 Sep 2023 11:11:45 -0400
  ...The connection with other owners is alleviating my discouragement. My van is a 1982 air-cooled, manual transmission. It was converted to a 1994...
• What did I do to make my brake light come on?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 11 May 2005 21:39:29 -0400
  ...Back in the driveway, I discovered that I never tighnened the lug bolts after getting it off the jackstands. Took care of that and...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:34:00 -0800
  ...I had the very same symptom as if the brakes were dragging, running lean etc etc... - I replaced the fuel filter and the symptom...
• Re: ball joint replacement, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:13:27 -0700
  ...Looking at Bentley, it looks like the wheel bearings, brake disc and steering knuckle have to be removed before squeezing out the ball joint...
• thanks for the 82 radiator swap and pump priming tips
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:55:48 -0700
  ...I will disconnect the silinoid wire and crank the motor until oil preasure light and new VDO guage register. I am going to buy...
• Re: vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:17:45 -0400
  ...upon draining all the nasty, >partially blackish brake fluid I removed the old master cylinder to >discover--- > >fluid or oil, lube? in the the...
• Westy ocassional missing & bucking...
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 15:20:01 -0400
  ...the stuff I store over the engine, I discovered I'd thrown the power steering/brake belt. I put the belt back on and...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:24:54 -0400
  ...the instrument cluster (like you would to check the brake fluid), remove 4 screws, disconnect the speedometer cable and wiring connectors for the cluster...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:08:13 -0400
  Actually, very steep descents often are impossible to negotiate without using not only engine braking, but sometimes the brakes, even in a lower gear...
• Re: Hot brakes and torn boots
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:57:21 +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: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:12:40 -0800
  ...remove brake master cylinder ( disconnect hose to clutch master cylinder first ) remove those two support brackets that pass over the master cylinder. If they...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:37:38 -0500
  ...Another alternative is to disconnect the brake line. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:51 -0400
  ...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: FW: Cylinder Sleeves Quick Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:23:37 -0400
  ...sand paper will atleast brake the glaze and thats the important thing. I have seen engines that have had ring jobs without honing the...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:09:00 -0500
  Bill, This must be bleed just like brakes. You have air in the system still. Have someone hold the pedel down and open and...
• Re: bubble flare
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:14:39 -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: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:49:21 +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...