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• Re: Replacing rear brake cylinder, info and / or help needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 18:25:35 -0600
  ...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: Needing a part still available?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:53:05 -0600
  ...since february !!! After my horrific discovery of lack of progress of body work I scrambled to repair the brake line, without the correct tools...
• Free '71 Westfalia.. Should I take the plunge?
  Historical mailing list - David Ian Utley
  Tue, 28 May 1996 21:50:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I realize that it has front disc brakes which are valuable, as well as it is inexpensive to rebuild a T-1 motor to...
• Re: Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:53:18 -0400
  ...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: No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:52:26 -0500
  ...There is a tee and a check valve off the brake booster vacuum line. The valve or tee sometimes gets clogged. Note that all...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 23:26:20 -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: vanagon Digest - 8 Oct 2004 to 9 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-977)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 18:53:51 -0500
  Must have rear disc brakes. Says it's about to get new pads back there. : ) Jim On Oct 9, 2004, at 2:51 PM...
• Re: bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:45:51 -0600
  ...All new > rear CV joints. (One rear bearing was worn out > and one rear brake tended to lock on.) No > change, but better brakes...
• Re: how to earn REASONABLE $$$ and it includes selling VW camper PARTS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 7 Feb 2019 23:34:08 +0100
  ...A big help were my 4-disc vented brakes, which were quite a success in Europe. And again, supported me through university. Selling brakes...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 08:39:34 -0400
  ...e) Dennis' parking brake cable adjusting instructions did not work exactly for me, so after I got the brakes adjusted and drums on, I...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:45:00 -0800
  Severe clutch chatter is usually oil on the disc. Sometimes you can even burn it off by starting out, from a stop, in 2nd...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:18:24 -0400
  ...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: Anyone used "Night Hawk" bulbs? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 01:28:20 -0500
  ...like NOT melting tail light >> lens in the process. >> >> I'd install and A/B them but batt disconnected as dash et al still...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:54:25 -0800
  ...Many of the Brake Rotor/Discs, Drums and other items I've been receiving from ATE in Europe are still coming with those nice...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
  For the brake hardware kit, get it form the dealer. The complete kit is $24 list and the pins fit properly. The springs are...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...Remove the brake calliper & pads remove the brake line retainer and hang up the calliper with a wire on the upper arm remove the...
• Re: costco 15" tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:20:23 -0500
  ...I need to have disclaimers for practically everything - from the fact that we're not responsible if you buy a tire that is one...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:49:06 -0500
  ...http://www.nokian.com/nokian_hakkapeliitta_cs_en.html Note all the tires I have discussed above have the proper load range for our...
• 70 Bus FS-Chattanooga, Tn
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 01:04:40 -0500
  ...His ad: "New tires, new brakes, new shocks, good paint. New clutch, engine rebuilt recently. No holes in headliner, driver's seat has 2...
• Re: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:34:15 EST
  ...You can check the operation of the valve by disconnecting it from the cable and moving it w/ your fingers. Should move very easily...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:27:11 -0500
  ...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 DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 16:49:44 EST
  ...Now without that information I will have to dismantle my rear brakes to review my options. You are correct concerning the rear brake mounting...
• Re: Blackwell Apology - re: Out of Office AutoReply/almost FrIdAy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:06:29 -0500
  ...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: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:27:17 -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...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir-be careful when finally taking the dash off-you may need to disconnect the wire the the...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700
  ...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: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2014 23:37:38 -0400
  ...While replacing my falling-apart-rusty disc brake dust shields, I've run into the universe's rustiest fasteners (the machine screws holding said...
• Tailights, Bulbs, and the Art of not getting Rearended.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 13:14:14 -0600
  Saw this discussion, and have decided to add my thought's. The Vanagon has inherent taillight viability problems. One, because of the weak electrical...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
  ...Could you use preformed steel brake lines between two fuel rail blocks? You still would have the short hoses connecting the injectors though. Good...
• Re: draining clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 9 May 2003 20:15:35 -0700
  ...I try > to buy Valvoline, Texaco, Wagner, Delco brake > fluids or other known to be quality fluids. I > really can't say that the...
• Re: Warmerwagen's on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:44:43 -0700
  ...EBay is running discounted listings to help boost the numbers, but from what I have seen on my auctions and my brother's vintage...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...System > > ___ _____ Brake disks/drums grooved? LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ > > ___ _____ Measure % Discs/Drums & Linings/Pads LF_____, RF______, LR______, > RR______ > > ___ _____ Visual check of rubber brake lines...
• Why did Schultz decide to use screws? for the dustplates up front??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:47:06 +0200
  Hi, Had the joy of changing upper balljoint, bearings and dust-plates behind brake-discs on both sides at the front. Bearings got shot...
• Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:49:37 -0400
  I have discovered two leaks today and need some advice/opinion. First I have a master cylinder that is two years old and is...
• What's this reggaemail.com?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:50:27 +1200
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I'd be interested in upgrading all 4 brakes to bigger discs, but just >cannot afford it. > >If fitting bigger...
• Re: Brake Cylinder Rebuilding??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 97 10:23:32 -0800
  ...If you do them now you will need to store them with brake fluid in them to protect the surfaces from rusting. This is...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Thu, 5 May 2011 19:14:30 -0700
  ...Allowed me to postpone disconnecting the belt for a bit, I guess :) Plus I like having the hatch close to the garage door, and...
• Re: Eurovan -- ad nauseum--
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 19:59:13 -0800
  ...Worn brakes should not be a surprise. Regular service > would have allowed the brakes to be inspected, and parts and service > planned in advance...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 19:33:38 -0400
  ...And some kind of actuator on the brake pedal that would engage it in regenerative braking mode as you slow down. There would have...
• Re: Front wheel thumping sound
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:11:21 -0400
  ...I was glad it happened because I had only recently bought my van and discovered that three of the tires were of an incorrect...
• near disaster and almost a digi-fit
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 22:52:22 -0700
  ...I found it was easier to disconnect it from the tranny first and then the hub (using the hand brake to keep the shaft...
• Re: Has anyone put Aquatreads on a Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 07:56:14 -0500 (EST)
  Trace, We had the first "Eurovan" tire discussion about a year ago..prior to your arival here on the list. As I recall the...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 10:28:05 +0200
  ...Vangon curtains/canvas? > > > > Hey Vanagonauts, > > > > I've been discussing curtain cable replacement with a few breadloaf and > > vanagon owners. After examining the original curtain...
• Re: bubble flare
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:32:15 -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: PHRYDAYE Rambling... oh, didn't she ramble, ramble, she rambled til the Navy cut 'er down ... ;)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:41:09 -0500
  ...loved the visibility (waaaaay better than a splittie) and ride (also better) and brakes (i only had the disc front brake models. well, cept...
• Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 22:41:53 -0600
  ...78 Westy, '65 Beetle ('57 rollback top, '65 body, '69 chassis, '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74 914 rear disc brakes, '78 Transporter engine)
• Re: moaning, steering rack and me
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:15:55 +0000
  You mean brake lines? Had twin pot front discs put in and rear discs as well so all the lines should be good. On...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:17:02 -0400
  ...I've never heard of any trick with the emergency brake other than releasing it before you drive off to avoid those offensive burning...
• Re: alignment & tires
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:43:27 -0400
  ...At > > > just over > > 27" > > > it changes gearing and brake loading considerably. Front brakes on > > > an 84 are not up to the task. Generally changing...
• Trade my '74 Bus for your (diesel/gas) Vanagon +/- cash?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Guptill
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 08:26:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Entire van is undercoated. - New front brake pads and shocks all around (2000 miles ago) - Will include both english and metric speedometer/odometer - Needs...
• FS: 85 GL Westy, $7000 Rebuilt engine and trans.
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:03:30 -0700
  ...with in dash 5 disc CD player and amp. New nose bra Interior in nice condition Very reliable car that runs great The Bad...
• Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 May 2008 16:31:53 -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...
• Tips, Tricks, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
  ...shavings, water, discoloration, and think about getting bread and having someone else change the bearings some time in the future. Brake hardware: Most FLAPS...
• FOR SALE: '82 VW Vanagon Westie Camper 1.9L Diesel! EC!
  Historical mailing list - The Zimmerman's
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:53:09 -0500
  ...water pump, skylight, brakes(discs,rotors,pads,wheel cylinders). Rustproofed, soundproofed, paint "protect-a-shine" treated. I paid $6,100. for this Westie prior...
• [WetWesties] 1987 Westfalia For Sale ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:59:34 -0700
  ...Grey with light grey interior, also installed is a fully automatic gas furnace and 10 disc changer. The Van is presently located in Calgary...
• Re: A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:00:27 -0400
  ...discovered that the time > spent in the UP elements had rusted the brake components enough that > (at least) the front driver's side brakes...
• Re: spring checklist
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 23:04:55 -0400
  ...Taking the batteries out for the winter is the subject of much discussion - I don't know if it's really necessary, but what...
• Auto Trans vs. Manual Trans
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:08:48 -0500
  ...com PS Religion and all other personal details about listmembers are completely irrelevant to our discussions. Please make this guy go away. I'm...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:43:11 -0600
  ...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: Tranny/Engine mounts for T4->T1 engine conv.?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 13:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1.) '71 is the first year (in the U.S.) for busses to come with front power disc brakes standard. These are wonderful-- a...