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• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:40:15 -0700
  ...You want to see a nice consistent polishing. > Front disc brake pulsing is not always caused by the rotors actually warping > but from the...
• Re: A few more pictures from this weekend
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:15:47 -0400
  ...And it's not just the upgraded engine, I've got big brakes up front and rear disc brakes for added stopping power. On...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:41:47 -0600
  ...the big brake kits. >>> Plus, you >>> can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you >>> will have >>> disc brake action on...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:14:23 -0700
  ...I do not use Disc Brake wheel bearing grease in the rear wheel brgs.. I use this more 'agricultural' red grease in the rear...
• Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:43:40 -0700
  ...Thot it was low brake fluid so fudged my way home & topped off resevoir which was only down 1/2" +-. Depressed clutch & brake several...
• Got Some European Turn Signals and Other stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:47:26 EST
  ...gauge)- $70 Driver's side Rear Brake Assembly (Backing plate, springs, adjuster, shoes, wheel cylinder, emergency brake cable)- $55 each (New VW) Some of...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:58:22 -0500
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Wright" <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA> > > I had > a brand new Sachs clutch disc fail and lose a spring inside...
• Noisy Wheel bearing - Serious Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 08:56:12 -0600
  ...I discovered this in September 2002 while running hard on interstates and the noise became noticeable (never profound). Just a rumbling sound. The inner...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:03:08 -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: Tail Light Problem--85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:35:03 -0700
  ...Tail Light Problem--85 Vanagon Hi, I just learned that the driver's side tail light, brake light, and running light on my 85...
• Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 May 2014 05:03:12 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> wrote: > Dear All: > > While replacing my falling-apart-rusty disc brake dust shields, I've run > into the universe's rustiest fasteners...
• '86 Synchro FS Milwaukee
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  02 Dec 96 17:53:20 EST
  ...The owner says he has recently replaced the power steering rack, clutch, brakes, and the van has about 137K on it. I don't...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:54:13 -0700
  ...doesn't necessarily mean undamaged parts. > > I purchased a Vanagon rear disc brake kit and it was shipped without enough > padding in an overloaded...
• Re: synthetic auto trans change, goodies
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 09:54:10 -0400
  ...My fluid was only slightly discolored on the 91 Westy with about 80K. There was settling of fine particulates in the pan, which I...
• Re: Bringing 88 Westy to Home Port!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:22:56 -0800
  Sorry I missed this discussion. I were on Christmas break from the list. Be very very careful. The towing vehicle should outweigh the towed...
• Re: '86 Syncro wheel bearings(and front shocks)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:30:34 -0500
  ...Remove 8mm flat heat allen bolt from disc brake rotor. Seperate brake >rotor from wheel hub. This is one place I had problems. The...
• Re: Need Front Brake Caliper Spacing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:44:46 -0700
  ...Audi 100 (G60) spacing is 95mm Vanagon Syncro is 90mm There has been talk that the current crop of big brakes sold are nothing...
• Re: Brake Problem maybe resolved?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:31:51 -0600
  ...Once bled, you will have brakes with no need to pump the pedal if all else is well. You will need to get under...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:53:44 -0400
  ...http://www.carpartkings.com/beck-arnley-front-disc-brake-pad-shim-084-2019.html There is a rumor that the Beck Arnley part cross...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:45:51 -0800
  ...its a Talbot Lago . >> >> So, what is it? - both have front disc brakes, both have the number 18 in >> their parts lists, both drive...
• 85 Vanagon GL FS N. California
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 21:13:10 +0000
  ...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: Spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:52:06 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott wrote: > I've been watching the discussion about spring spacers with some > amusement for a week or so. A couple of thoughts...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:32 -0600
  ...While > removing the tranny I didn't brake or remove any of the lines going to > the clutch cylinder. So, I'm confused as...
• Piranha LED taillights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:25:13 +1200
  ...They are available in red (tail/brake combined) and orange; they are inquiring for me as to whether white is available (reverse). These are...
• List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 22:06:15 -0600
  ...Looking at my vehicle, it looks like that would require removing the backing plate which would require disconnecting the brake lines, etc. I also...
• Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
  ...As a result, the booster was disconnected since I bought the bus. When I took the old MC off, I discovered that it was...
• Re: Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:45:51 -0700
  ...3) the Eurospec big brake kits are a relative bolt-on in both the early versions and the present version. 4) as for pricing...
• Re: how much can my camper weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:40:29 -0800
  The problem with trailers is stopping with the extra load! Vanagon brakes are marginal under normal circumstances, and an empty westy weighs in at...
• Re: clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:45 -0400
  If there is an actual change begin by checking the clutch-brake fluid level. The clutch system losing fluid will allow the pedal to...
• Re: Logo lights
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:55:11 -0400
  >Basically, they're customizeable LED third brake lights. You can have up to >4 letters of your choice. > >Questions: > >1) Is this tacky? Errrr...
• Re: How safe is it?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 15:42:30 -0500
  The slogan for the school of SUV 'safety' design: "Kill or be killed." Notice it says nothing about good brakes? The Ford Expedition takes...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 23 May 2004 13:14:48 -0500
  ...Who the hell cares? Does all of this calculation and discussion >>of driving habits make any difference? You get however many miles you >>get...
• Re: here's a stumper...(question)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 17 May 2000 16:14:17 -0500
  ...Thinking that the clutch disc was somehow binding and not moving at all,I took the trans out at least twice to try to...
• rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:35:24 -0400
  ...discs is I am using Audi 5000T rear rotors ($35 ea) and SUBARU front calipers (salvage yard) they have a front parking brake, (I...
• Re: Friday - Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:32:57 -0600
  ...about discovering the rubber plugs being ou of the back plate on the wheels, that I had gone through the puddle, the brakes apparently...
• Re: any interest in clear/smoked/all red vanagon taillights?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 21:00:23 -0500
  ...as long as the brakelights appear red when the > brakes are applied, thats all that matters to pass state insp. Just an update... Well...
• FS: 85 GL N. Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Sat, 17 May 1997 06:19:27 +0000
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• FS 85 Vanagon N. California
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 10:24:30 +0000
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:30:16 EDT
  While test driving a customer's '85 manual Vanagon this week I discovered an easy way to roll start the van. The battery I...
• FS - 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:47:41 -0500
  ...and 6 disc CD changer The bad: Idles high in cold weather, the usual scratches and dents, will need rear brakes soon. Asking $2...
• Re: =?utf-8?Q?A_tool_for_removing_the_rear_axel_nut_on_a_Vanagon=2e?=
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:41:49 -0400
  ...the tool and a discription.Price is $6.95. Cip1 says it is for inspection and servicing of brakes.46mm. Shows an additional 36mm...
• Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:32:54 -0700
  ...Favorite wheel bearing grease? bottom line.........use at least 'high temp wheel bearing grease for disc brakes'. going up from there, use.............. the various...
• Re: 71 Bus Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 08:43:43 -0400
  Russ Van Ness sez: /I'm resurrecting the aged (currently disconnected) power assist system on my /71 Bus. The original large vacuum hoses are...
• Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:46:07 -0400
  ...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: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 May 2004 17:17:16 -0700
  ...When I tried to jack it up to do the brake work I discovered that jack points kept going right up through the (nicely...
• 1986 Vanagon GL 2.1 , 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Tue, 8 May 2001 08:53:15 EDT
  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: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 14:21:45 -0400
  ...i just rebuilt > > (and painted to match the bilsteins) my brakes and all my wheel bearings > > (new hub/discs)before driving to alaska so...
• Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
  ...Their rear-disc kit is not a beautiful thing. Hansen Motorsport in Germany makes kits to fit factory Porsche front brakes. Their 993 kit...
• Powder coating Vanagon Alloys
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 11:00:58 -0700
  ...edges where wheel weights have been mounted, and some mild discoloration from brake dust on the fronts. Thanks in advance, Brent Christensen '89 GL...
• hey vanagonheads, I need some adwice. Please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Edwards
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:29:37 -0600
  ...I have long since given up any pretence to being any kind of a mechanic (long since discovering the joys of hydraulic valve lifters...
• Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:39:26 -0500
  ...New discs, calipers, and pads, new water pump, new oil cooler seal, new water pump and oil cooler related hoses, stainless coolant distributor tower...
• '92 EV FS/Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 01:03:00 -0400 (AST)
  ...and windshield good new lowprofile Michelins, drove/handled fine too much brake fade in quick stops (hey, never driven one before ;>) seemed to surge...
• Re: FS '85 Westy Correction: is *'75* Westy (Sorry! Pilot error!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 11:01:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...PLease make all inquiries to the bus owner listed at bottom. (General disclaimers apply!) FOR SALE *****1975**** Westfalia Camper, orange/plaid 118k, with motor...
• Re: Porsche Boxster(not much vanagon cont.)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:18:06 EST
  ...68.5" Brakes and Wheels: Dual circuit, power assist, internally vented discs, ABS-5 6x6.0" front,16x7" rear aluminum alloy Fuel Economy: 17...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 May 2004 20:23:43 -0400
  ...Who the hell cares? Does all of this calculation and discussion > of driving habits make any difference? You get however many miles you > get...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:33:55 -0600
  ...Looking at my vehicle, it looks like that would require >> removing the backing plate which would require disconnecting the brake >> lines, etc. >> >> I also...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:42:22 -1000
  at least brake fluid is soluble in water and common kitchen cleaner sprays. I hate it when I have to fix a tool first...
• [T1] A journey of sight and sound, inside the rear hubs...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 23:47:21 -0400
  ...Anyway, I noticed that the E-brake wasn't hooked up at all and on one side the brake lever and connecting link were...
• Re: 1.8t conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:46:12 -0800
  ...might be wise to upgrade the brakes, suspension, wheels/tires too. Comes down to ones driving technique, (discipline) but the upgrades kind of make...
• Re: warped SA rotors...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:46:20 -0600
  ...88 GL - all with stock discs. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Matthew wrote: >folks, >my SAGP big brake front rotors are warped. huh? i...