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• Re: SOLVED: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:16:10 -0600
  ...The leading edge of the shoe is dragging the disc and getting pulled in. When it gets pulled in far enough it pops out...
• Re: 86 front end on an 11/84 Westphalia.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:37:46 -0400
  ...By using the later spindles you get the larger brake calipers. The brake hoses are different so you need them also. 1985 and some...
• Re: Changing Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 18:12:37 -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...
• My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:03:00 -0500
  ...Only negative was when I parked, the brake lights were on, and wouldn't go off. I had to disconnect battery to keep the...
• Re: draining clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 May 2003 21:57:52 -0700
  ...Dot three is just fine, I just don't like buying the no mane Dot3 like from Pep Boys, Chief or other discount parts...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:29:36 -0600
  ...Warm the engine, shut it off, disconnect the ISV, then restart and check the idle rpm. Adjust as necessary. Shut down, connect the ISV...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:09:11 -0700
  ...you can discern the wire size to the brake lights by gazing at the current track in the bently. With that in mind you...
• Re: A few more pictures from this weekend
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:49:18 -0400
  ...just the upgraded engine, I've got big brakes up front >and rear disc brakes for added stopping power. > > >On Oct 16, 2006, at...
• Re: Oil pressure low around corners in 89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ron
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 14:06:18 +1000
  Michael, I am one of many who are dealing with the VW van discotheque effect. Many will be very interested if the problem is...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:00:06 -0800
  Don't feel bad - took me a while to discover where the brake fluid reservoir was when I first got into Vanagon (it's...
• Re: Additional info re syncro shaking plea for comments
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:27:05 -0800
  ...Do you have between 80,000 and 120,000 miles on it? One other thing to check is to make sure your rear brake...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:16:18 -0700
  At 8/27/2005 08:27 AM, Ray Hill wrote: >I just discovered that the 86 Vanagon (AKA Mystery machine) is missing the >jack...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:16:10 EST
  ...Since the clutch and brake master cylinders draw from a common reservoir, some of the crud which fouled your brake cylinder might have migrated...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:50:55 -0700
  ...Also the rear brake pressure >> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up >> front >> and the rears working properly the...
• Re: brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - Rich
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:37:20 -0700
  ...I bought Castrol super duper brake fluid and the regular DOT 3 stuff. I used the DOT 3 to flush out the old brake...
• factory cruise
  Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:26:57 EDT
  ...I also checked the release valves on the clutch and brake levers, I have a manual tranny. Brake clicks, clutch faintly clicks. I don...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:56:29 -0700
  On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 5:10 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > bentley (various editions) suggest checking end play with a...
• List Clutch Master Cylinder Sale still on!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:05:22 EST
  ...I am still getting these at an excellent discount from my supplier and as long as that holds out I will still be able...
• Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:06:21 -0700
  ...pressure in the spring), charge and disconnect the battery, once a month go out and "exercise" the brake and clutch pedal. Leave note on...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:25:17 -0400
  ...Use some brake cleaner to squirt into the caliper pin hole a couple of time to remove more debris. 11. Use some medium to...
• Re: donar parts request
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:42:28 -0700
  ...the brake discs are actually smaller in diameter than what you have now. Thicker though I think. without doing that entire swab you can...
• Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:35:20 -0700
  ...of practice. >Today we give you some brake inspection and service ideas and procedures. > >German disc brake rotors, calipers and pads and wheels, tires...
• Re: archive assist on shocks
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:45:48 -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: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:02:27 -0500
  ...Still, I suggest with any running problem at all to disconnect the sensor, check that the line isn't grounded (should see ~.45 volts...
• Front disks '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 14:13:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...What else? I replaced all four of the rubber brake hoses, all front wheel bearings and seals, front pads and had the rotors turned...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 03:28:01 +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: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 18:44:17 -0700
  ...I do understand what you mean. >> >> Today, I slacked off the e-brake cables, and turned adjusters so shoes >> were further from drums. >> I...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 31 May 2006 15:25:59 -0700
  ...Since I am not interested in entering into the automotive business or commercial importation of vehicles, I am happy to have an intellectual discussion...
• FS '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 18:18:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...PLease make all inquiries to the bus owner listed at bottom. (General disclaimers apply!) FOR SALE 1985 Westfalia Camper, orange/plaid 118k, with motor...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 May 2002 23:25:37 +1200
  >AFAIK, with RHD vehicles the gas pedal is still on the right, brake in >the middle, and clutch on the left. The gearshift is...
• Noisy Failure Response
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:46:35 -0600
  ...If the alternator quits, both the brake and alternator lights come on; If the brakes quit, only the brake light comes on. If you...
• Replacing rear brake cylinder, info and / or help needed
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:09:53 -0500
  Went out to the van mid-day and had virtually no brakes. Discovered from the puddle on the ground and further inspection up under...
• Re: How much weight of a load can a 83.5 Westy haul?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:20:45 -0700
  I remember discovering how poor the brake was with the 500 kg load last time. I was behind an 18 wheeler. I suddenly saw...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:36:37 -0500
  ...I later had a front brake caliper failure, and also replaced the master cylinder... I bled the brakes, but haven't bled the clutch...
• Blackwell Apology - re: Out of Office AutoReply/almost FrIdAy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Blackwell
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:58:33 -0700
  ...issue and further improve handling - Stronger front disc brakes and the addition of rear disc brakes Future plans: - Propex heater - Vitrifrigo refrigerator Thanks, David...
• Re: 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:35:17 -0500
  Lew, the first place to start tracking down this problem is to check your idle speed with the Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV) disconnected. Be...
• Fwd: "The Bus" movie premier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:31:10 -0800
  ...release the e-brake, drive away from the safety net of home. Travel the Highways and Bi-ways in your westy. Explore. Dream. Discover.
• Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 11 May 2008 16:19:42 -0700
  ...I disconnected the two other little > wires at the old relay, not really knowing what they are for, and used the > thickj red existing...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When it senses a wheel slowing down to > a stop, it momentarily releases brake pressure on that wheel. Typically, > ABS is fitted to 2WD...
• Re: E-brake upgrade..works great.
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:31:34 -0500
  ...the crossover tube OVER the e-brake cable. We put it under the cable. So I later discovered that the cable rubs the crossover...
• Re: Bought an SVX for the motor.......but I like the car too much to rip the heart out
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:52:41 +1200
  ...the car >with a perfect suede interior., ABS, cruise, 4 wheel disc brakes and 153 mph >top speed and the uniqueness of the car...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...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: Rear wheel bearings - adjust or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:15:08 -0800
  ...To test for front or rear, you apply the rear brakes only, using the parking brake, of course. Scott www.turbovans,.com ----- Original Message...
• Re: Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:50:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Text_1 > Hi All, > > I just completed the brake job on my '85 Westy this weekend. [snip] > I have some observations that may help...
• Good to be back finally
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:08:38 +0100
  ...My brake setup now finally reached 345x30mm vented discs from Audi S4 in the front :-) www.v6bus.de/IMG_4644.JPG (288/312/345mm...
• FS 85 Vanagon GL N. California
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steele
  Mon, 05 May 1997 23:19:53 -0700
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• Re: What food to take in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:33:10 CDT
  ...can really be just a discarded fan belt. :( and the drivers, who narrowly avoided you as you panic-braked to retrieve the psuedo-road...
• Re: Propane Tank Recertification??? / shrubbery defined
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:58:37 -0500
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Eight nights in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:46:26 -0700
  ...Only issue was my recent brake job at JoMag in Los Angeles. The brake pedal pumps and oscillates with varying pressure. There began a...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:04:21 -0700
  dear cruising jim have you done any diagnostics on the cruise parts such as the switch at your brake peddle which tells the cruise...
• Re: Friday - the unsexy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 13:31:23 -0800
  ...South African grill with round > headlights. > No 15" wheels with oversized disc brakes, and no > suspension upgrades." > Then she walks over to the rear...
• Re: VW foxes (no van content)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 01:01:29 EST
  ...now has four wheel disc from a gti. nice 1.8 golf 8 valve engine mounted longitudinally. only wolsburgs came with 5-spd. but...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:29:41 -0600
  ...The brakes bled fine. I think the seals on the > >pistons are bad or maybe some "crud" is blocking the line. > >Thanks for the...
• Re: Brake pad recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:20:42 -0400
  ...Unfortunately I am not sure how much longer they'll be available, as the factory has started discontinuing the Bus versions gradually from oldest...
• Re: free spare rim and tire
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:10:36 -0800
  Dear tire guy how old the tire is may make a difference ...and this has been discussed in tandem and with demum and copiose...
• Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:53:15 -0400
  ...When I first thought on this subject my driver was probably a somewhat out of order older vw (splittie with worn front drum brakes...
• '91GL Not Dead!
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 22:39:12 -0600
  ...The other "event" is that when I went to tow the '91 back to my warm garage a couple of days ago, I discovered...
• Re: FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 02:48:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: turning radii: 2WD Vanagon vs Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 10:26:23 -0400
  ...the tight turn causes the 15% wheel speed discrepancy which engages 4WD! This feels like brakes are on and can't be good for...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:22 -0700
  ...increase the brake disc's diameter and the braking forces are enhanced... � Curious, because Vanagons are� somewhat under equipped with brakes from the factory...