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• Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:25:03 -0800
  ...It could get real messy if youallow the brake fluid to drain all over the floor board andcarpeting.To prevent that, what I did...
• Re: Ignition Failures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 08:51:12 -0600
  ...They fixed the brakes. Actually brakes and drums were > fine. a locker had come loose - and once fixed, I was ready to go. I...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:34:10 -0700
  ...Front wheel bearing differences There seems to be only one brake disc for all '80 to '85 model years, but more than one wheel...
• Re: bearing/other noise when turning a tiny bit?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:42:14 -0400
  ...fine. > > things like brake pads, calipers, and wheel bearings all come to mind. > wishwishwish makes me think of a warped disc rubbing on pads...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:35 -0400
  No trailer brakes, just stock vanagon. Obviously use your discretion! I haven't ever had any issues. Jason Ewing On 7/12/07, Florian...
• Wall street journal gives Vanagon wheel recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:12:02 -0700
  ...High-performance cars often use bigger wheels because they make room for bigger disc brakes�important for safe and rapid deceleration from high speeds...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:02:12 -0800
  ...I'm not sure if it would have stalled, but as I started to roll backwards, I applied the brakes and after a couple...
• RV: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:17:23 -0600
  ...If this is the case you have to replace it again and discuss it with your suplier. Erick Faith '90 westy "ELKE" San Jos...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:45:17 EST
  ...Also the parking brake cable and shift > linkage needs to be disconnected,most likely, to manuver the vent ,out.A > large diameter hose is...
• Re: Comments on Splittie
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:12:57 +1200
  ...with four wheel brakes? My 57 and 66 had decent brakes. The 75's were not adequate, despite the boosted discs. >It takes a...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 -0800
  ...I backed it out of the driveway(got to fix that e-brake) and let it idle in the street. A couple minutes later...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:18:33 -0700
  ...The Audi system was easier to adapt to my application albeit with larger 303mm Mercedes discs. There is a thread in the Samba about...
• A few interesting FS's up in Ontario
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 08:58:59 -0400
  usual disclaimers apply 1972 VW Dormobile- rare camper top, no interior BC (British Columbia i.e. minimal rust) w/ solid body, newer engine certified...
• Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:30:31 -0100
  ...They are quite good wheel cylinders and very reasonably priced. (Must specify list membership for discount.) I can get the ATE's as well...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Group discount - Vanagon high tops
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 18:03:26 -0600
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/reimovan/reimovan.htm > > > Can you say "Bridge clearance"? Can you say "Air brake"? Can you say "Out...
• Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:43:41 -0800
  ...It seemed pretty straightforward; I pinched the hose from the reservoir to the cylinder, disconnected the cylinder from the bracket, them took off the...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -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: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Klankenstinkenwagen
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 13:53:18 -0400
  ...If you feel suction, you probably have a leak in the hose to the brake booster. If no suction, the vacuum pump is suspect...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:54:47 -0800
  ...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: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -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: VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 09 Oct 1995 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...disconnect the line out of the manifold, plug it and >the manifold outlet, and drive it to compare the change. WOULD THE BUS >BRAKE...
• Re: 1988 GL - FW Bearings: How tight is tight - How loose is loose - How Hot is hot?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:07:38 -0400
  ...More likely the excessive heating is coming from the brakes. Either your using-testing them a bit much or a caliper is hung and...
• Re: Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:16:48 -0700
  ...Bigger wheels mean that we can install bigger front disc > brakes to replace the marginal units fitted at the factory. > (snip) > I think the...
• Re: Rear Bearing Help and bulb
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:26:22 -0600
  When I did it, I unclipped the little spring things on the brakes and popped off the shoes. Then there's a few bolts...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 29 Dec 1996 22:23:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Since there has been discussion about how expensive > the power steering rack is, I was wondering if anybody has replaced the power > steering with...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:48:57 -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...
• beautiful `67 bus for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:42:12 PDT
  ...Stops well on front disc brakes. 2007 cc 90.5 pistons with total seal rings 78mm Bugpack crank new custom case flywheel 8-dowelled...
• Re: Stereo weirdness, electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:10:26 -0400
  Marc, My '91 GL developed radio static when the brake pedal was pushed. I cured it by replacing one of the brakelite switches. Does...
• Re[2]: FREE '71 Westy--No ENG/TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 08:41:00 PDT
  ...Hey, isn't the 71 the last year of > the upright motor, first year of disc brakes? > > Anyone know if the camper stuff will...
• Buying a Vanagon (Kinda Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 11:26:46 -0300
  Hi, Sounds like a good van, brake job is minor, should do all 4 corners as preventative maintenance anyhow, and flush the fluid (don...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Mellor
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:28:15 -0600
  ...hoses as > you can. > > It definitely helps to jack up the front end & remove the wheels - allows > access over/behind the brake discs. > > Austin
• 90 Vanagon For Sale - Massachusetts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:41:07 -0800
  ...panel damaged >needs good cleaning, tail pipe, brake work? (noisy but seem to work well) battery discharging while sitting > >Asking $2750.00 - reasonable offers...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 00:54:48 +1200
  ...It comes through the wheel and body, not the brake pedal. Yours is not: loose wheelnuts loose studs loose/worn wheelbearing warped disc BenT...
• Re: Rear disc brakes. Blower Motor. Secret Compartments.
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:11:22 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/2006 2:46:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET writes: PPSS. Just heard on NPR that...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:55:52 -0400
  ...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: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:38:46 -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...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub (religion and political correctness)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:08:07 -0800
  ...Numbers! Data! > Just takes discipline, planning then real numbers. Numbers are good. Like > Subaru torque curves, brake specific fuel consumption - oops, slipped into > fantasy...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:16:00 -0500
  ...Be prepared for brake and gearing issues with stock engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first. Then you will realize the difficulty getting...
• Re: '56 kombi - brakes (again)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 21:18:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...it out of the caliper, but lo and behold, when I disconnected the line, nothing came out! Turns out the hose was partially blocked...
• '78 Westy SHOULD I BUY IT?????
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 05:58:59 -0700
  ...2000cc, propane stove, pop-top, sleeps 4, sink, new tires, new battery, new brakes,runs great, pullout am/fm cass. excl cond., $3900. I...
• 2000 Passat F.S. (off topic)
  Historical mailing list - Bud Yandell
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:13:35 -0400
  ...sedan VIN: - WVWMA23B7YE122134 - -AC - Cruise - Keyless entry - Anti-lock pwr (4wheel disc) brakes - Pwr mirrors - Fog lights - Rear defogger - Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel - AM...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:02:06 -0400
  ...It is not in >the rear wheel well but, it has been discussed here in the past. If you took >the little canister apart...
• Re: Rust Paint a steel brake line?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:56:54 -0700
  ...Rust Paint a steel brake line? > Thanks Scott. The key word for me is "spray". > > For anyone else who wants to tackle the brake...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:21:59 -0500
  ...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: Replacing brake rotors '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:40:32 -0400
  ...You need good quality bearing grease that is rated for disc brakes. Autozone, etc will have this. I use rubber gloves and put some...
• Fw: Fw: Re: cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:49:24 -0700
  ...stabilize valve. Disconnect, clean the valve, then > > > reconnect and try again. If that doesn't do it, remove the right rear > > brake > > > light, reach...
• Re: Clunk, clunk, found it... now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:53:21 -0500
  ...then I noticed that, like a bicycle wheel > with the brake pad hitting the rim on one spot, the wheel always wants > to stop...
• Baum tool order...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 07:58:08 -0700
  ...tank and cap) - Ball Joint tool - Tie Rod tool - Brake Spoon I don't have the price list with my catalog, so I don...
• Re: No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 21:42:08 +0000
  ...Also, discovered stop lights not working. Rear interior light >does work. According to 1984 instruction manual, lighter, stop lights and >interior lights are on...
• Re: parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:57:49 -0500
  ...Remember that we offer the listmember discount, and often ship higher quality for about the same price (i.e. OEM German brake pads and...
• Re: Well, selling the 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 14 May 2008 09:05:01 -0700
  ...Smaller tail lights, and disc brakes right? Best of luck with the move. Neil. On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 8:12 PM, Mike...
• Re: Outside magazine article Vanagon/Sprinter content
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:37:28 -0700
  ...I sourced all of my new brake parts (to make everything new on the build) through Rock Auto. Even the discs were very reasonably...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 23:49:37 -0300
  ...Try disconnecting your fuel pump intake line and put it into a jerrycan of gas you know is good. Water is injected into the...
• FS: '82 Westfalia 'GTI'
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 22:04:36 -0500
  ...Runs well (finally, after a few FI adjustments) passes Mass emission standards, new brakes and shocks. Has good tires. I replaced the diesel trans...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:06:53 -0700
  ...It definitely helps to jack up the front end & remove the wheels - allows access over/behind the brake discs. Austin
• Re: Digitool and driveablity issues
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:05:16 -0400
  ...I set the idle with the Idle stailazer and 02 sensor disconnected (warm temp) and it ran great. Then I pluged them back in...
• Warmerwagen's on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:19:05 -0700
  ...Not drums and brake shoes. But can get those too. I have a vintage 1962 Slingerland BDP snare that nees some parts , etc for...
• Van-Again Tax Refund Sale!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 12:31:38 EST
  ...These Big Brake kits give you everything you need to install new, larger, vented front discs, in your van for more stopping power. These...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 08:53:32 -0400
  ...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: Surprising Vendor Comment
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:17:33 -0500
  > Did Frank factor in the listmember discount in the prices that were quoted? No, in fact he didn't. To recap, I offer a...