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Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:36:52 -0500
...In the 85 and newer models VW > > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > > switches have an extra wire...
Re: master brake light misbehaving - fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:37:10 -0700
...I found that the brake light only connects to two things - the resivour level sensor and the park brake. immediately elimated the resivour through...
Re: How do explain this?
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:21:18 -0700
...And the next evening when I tried it there was fluid in the slave cylinder and back pressure at the pedal. Well it didn...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:02:03 -0700
...and empty out brake dust .. and change brake fluid to the rear wheel cylinders. ( should do front brakes and clutch hydrocyanic brake fluid too...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:16:04 -0400
...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells > me >> to >> bring it by in the morning as I...
Re: Intermittent brake sticking
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:57 -0500
...Even with flushing, if you don't fully compress the piston(s) into the caliper you retain old brake fluid. This can cause problems...
Re: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:11:27 -0700
...however if you let the fluid from the master run dry then you probably have to do all 4 since this is the source...
Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
Historical mailing list - wayout
Thu, 17 May 2001 22:45:43 -0700
...air but the hose is held under some resistance and level of fluid >and if it sucks back some you don't get air...
Re: Brake Master Booster Q?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 1 Sep 2007 20:56:49 -0700
...from area depressed Brakes and saw a small stream of fluid Escaping the system. Fluid is still at max level in Resvoir. ( Bad Master...
Re: Replacing front brake pads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
...When you put in the > new > pads (thicker) you will be pushing your brake caliper pistons further > in..forcing the level of the brake...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:59 -0700
...the brakes still have plenty of fluid to work with. And ..the brakes being bad... can not affect the clutch ..unless the BF level...
Re: brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 26 May 1999 07:25:21 -0400
...Also pick up a brake fluid reservoir cap from either an early > Vanagon or Rabbit (the plain one without a level sensor), and a...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sat, 9 May 2020 13:26:17 -0400
...took me a while to get it back together and the fluid level dropped pretty low. it could be an issue with the vacuum...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:01:33 -0700
...started the light works correctly. > >> > >> - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then > disconnected it) > >> - I have thoroughly tested the parking...
Re: On the Road home and need help getting there!
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 19:21:41 -0500
...I pulled off <DIV></DIV>>the instrument cover and the brake fluid reservoir seems to be at the right <DIV></DIV>>level...
Re: Brake pedal goes to the floor
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:56:54 -0400
...1000 miles later, i've got the same symptoms occurring. > The > > fluid level has not gone down, so I don't have a leak...
Re: Ed's makin funny noises....reply
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 01:37:44 EST
...oil level lately? What kind of gear oil are you using? Synthetic- right?? 3) Maybe related to #2. Check your brake fluid. A clear...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
...Inspect master & slave cylinders and or cables, adjustment, > leaks, > fluid level & condition. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____Steering: Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line > condition, rack...
Auto tranny with hard downshift into 1
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:45:37 -0800
...fluid is synthetic and recently replaced...appropriate level, right at the top marker. Any ideas? Could this be related to the 2nd gear brake...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:30:09 -0400
...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me to >> bring it by in the morning as I...
83-85 (and later) survey
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 07 Sep 94 12:21:16 CDT
...tank), coolant level sensor, cap, and gasket at 40,000 miles. 14. replaced transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and brake fluid every two...
brake lights, propane and auxiliary batteries
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jul 1994 23:21:12 -0800
...seals. brake light switches - hadn't thought of the clutch being involved. Hydraulic clutch eh? Well, I don't see fluid level dropping so...
Re: Power Steering Noise '87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - David Bogle
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:22:35 -0400
...Thanks and best regards, David Bogle John Rodgers wrote: > > First, be sure your hydraulic fluid is up to the proper level - the tank is...
Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 3 Oct 2019 00:19:29 +0000
...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
Replacment of the clutch master cylinder
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:13:58 +1000
...has the fluid reservoir level fallen. Is it possible that the rubber floor mats have absorbed some of the leaked hydraulic fluid and the...
Re: Auto Transmission Blues 90 Carat
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:08:59 -0400 (AST)
...I >had it serviced (fluid and screens cleaned), but no help. Symptoms are >when shifting from 2nd to 3rd on low level of acceleration...
Update Brake Master Booster Q?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:29:13 -0400
...from area depressed Brakes and saw a small stream of fluid >Escaping the system. Fluid is still at max level in Resvoir. ( Bad Master...
Big brakes--you have no idea!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:19:37 -0700
...pedal (can't get hot enough to boil the fluid in a drum brake cylinder), but it doesn't matter how hard you stand...
Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:32:12 -0700
I've done a number of brake line replacements in a shop, not on a VW but a brake line is a brake line...
Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:38:28 -0800
...pressurize the top of the fluid. This makes kind of a large version of what a Power Brake Bleeder is. Hudson sprayers pull from...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:48:55 -0800
...pressurize the top of the fluid. This makes kind of a large version of what a Power Brake Bleeder is. Hudson sprayers pull from...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:01:15 -0700
...common ones. > did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? > the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. > > perhaps you are talking...
Re: Auto tranny with hard downshift into 1
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:14:36 -0800
...fluid is synthetic and recently replaced...appropriate level, right at the top marker. Any ideas? Could this be related to the 2nd gear brake...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:26 -0700
...on any fluid system that is very shaky and old.. especially brakes, clutch hydraulics and auto trans.. if it's on the edge already...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:14:21 -0700
...empty out brake dust .. > and change brake fluid to the rear wheel cylinders. ( should do front > brakes and clutch hydrocyanic brake fluid too, of...
Re: Power Steering Noise '87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 16:13:05 -0500
First, be sure your hydraulic fluid is up to the proper level - the tank is in the rear of the van by the oil...
Re: Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:26:59 -0500
Given my general level of knowledge of auto mechanics, I hesitate to reply to this - but as no one else has... Back before my...
Re: Correlation of brake switch to blinking Temp LED?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Jun 2003 23:35:09 -0400
...warning of brake failure. All years have a handbrake warning, and sometime between '84 and '87 they added a low-fluid warning, but I...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
...and even if keeping the same wheel cyinders on , they should change the brake fluid to the rear wheels... though some shops will try...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:49:32 -0400
...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells > me to >>> bring it by in the morning as I...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
...brakes still have plenty of fluid to work with. > And ..the brakes being bad... > can not affect the clutch ..unless the BF level in...
Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Greg
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 05:40:35 -0400
...My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading to Halifax - have to have my wife there by tomorrow morning. I was thinking...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:42:16 -0400
...Check fluid warm, idling, with >>> van level. Do not overfill. Frequently lubricate the place where the >>> throttle cable from the front hooks to the...
Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:58:12 -0700
...I personally like using the master cylinder, either clutch or brake, to push fluid and air through the system - you can just feel when...
Re: Autotranny
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 11 May 2016 21:00:28 -0400
...Currently ATF level is to the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! John On May 11, 2016...
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Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 4 May 2012 16:23:32 -0500
...My son took it in and the inspector wanted to look at the brake fluid level. My son told him " its inside the dash...
Re: JiffyLube, extras
Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:58:56 -0400
...could not find the windshield wiper fluid refill but did say he checked the brake fluid level despite the fact I knew he could...
Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 08:19:30 -0400
...Possible brake fluid? Any thoughts? Since filled, the coolant level is still slowly going down in the expansion tank, but not the refill tank...
replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - al sinclair
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:24:52 -0800
...I've rechecked the fluid level, TC bolts, gear & throttle linkage, axle bolts. Everything looks in order. Anyone got suggestions? I guess the next...
Texaco Fast Lube Failure
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:16:51 -0600
...completed checklist...oil changed, new filter, tranny checked and ok, brake fluid level checked & ok, etc, etc, While I was paying the bill, the...
Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
...When set up correctly you can hear the lever click as it turns the wheel when the foot brakes are applied. Bleeding, Brake fluid...
Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:16:58 -0500
...The parking brake still >>> caused the warning light to... um, light, and I didn't drain the fluid to >>> check that still worked :o...
Re: Transaxle trouble.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:06:47 -0500
...The clutch itself feels normal - not > soft or squishy. > > I checked the brake fluid reservoir in the dash and the level was > fine. I...
RE: Auto Transmission Blues 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:48:05 -0700
...I >>had it serviced (fluid and screens cleaned), but no help. Symptoms are >>when shifting from 2nd to 3rd on low level of acceleration...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - dan rick
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:04:18 -0700
...did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. perhaps you are talking about clutch...
Re: Do I need a new tranny?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
...overnight) when I put it in Drive or > reverse, take the parking brake off, and put my foot on the gas, the revs go...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:05:06 -0700
...I've checked the fluid levels numerous times and it's > >>> right where it should be. I did add a little a few weeks...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:21:46 -0700
...Check fluid warm, idling, with >>>> van level. Do not overfill. Frequently lubricate the place where the >>>> throttle cable from the front hooks to the...
Re: clutch question
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:28:02 -0700
...t involve > pulling everything apart? I would suggest checking your hydraulic fluid level in the dash gauge cluster, and do a bleed at the...
Re: Clutch Pedal Freeplay
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Sat, 10 Jun 2006 14:17:16 -0600
...Poked around the master cylinder, as best as I could, and there is surely no fluid to be found. The fluid level in the...