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• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 16:45:52 -1000
  ...the brake failure warning setup. These use 3 wire >> switches to supply the signals to the dash warning module and the rear >> brake lights...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:17:15 -0600
  ...brake shoes are not moving. > Checking on details like that ..takes time. > heck ...I can't do rear brakes without lubricating the parking brake...
• Re: Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 11 May 2001 20:39:17 -0600
  ...and control units, Thermostats, temp sensor #2 (German not autozone), rear brake shoes, etc. If we all picked just one part or shared it...
• Greasy Mess
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
  Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
  ...Also greased pads the shoes run on and the adjusters with brake grease. The axle nuts were tightened as much as I dared (my...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:37 -0700
  ...or let's say he� or she arrives with brake shoes, wheel cylinders, brake drums and all that .. and I have compressed air and...
• Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 12:22:16 -0400
  ...brakes are fantastic(I also replaced rear drums,shoes, and wheel cylinders), mileage sucks(my wife's NB TDI gets 50+mpg!), van accelerates...
• FFriday: Are you a Gearhead??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 15:10:46 CDT
  ...Do you worry that you will develop mesothelioma from working on asbestos brake shoes/pads? 6. Do you spend more time listening to the...
• Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
  ...Quality pads and shoes are extremely important for these brakes to work right. Carefully inspect brake hoses. Also, flush old fluid out of clutch...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:03:39 -0700
  ...and had to source a set of 185R14s. >> While replacing the tires, I wound up doing the rear brakes. >> Not long after that, it...
• 1980 Vanagon "Farts" Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Mon, 20 May 96 17:47 EST
  ...I needed brakes. I went to a Firestone dealer. They determined I needed everything. I needed front calipers, rotors, rear cylinders, shoes, and a...
• mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 01:14:48 EST
  ...new front brake pads 6. new wiper blades 7. v-belts replaced 8. cv joints cleaned/regreased 9. check AC, check freon 10. check...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
  ...Bus > Depot had the best buys on brakes, shoes, etc. GoWesty had the springs I > sprang for. > > BTW I pulled all of this over...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:31:46 -0800
  ...here's a trick.......leave the parking brake cable attached to the brake shoes and backing plate. Just set the backing plate aside....still...
• Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
  ...boot brake shoes right and left rear hatch struts passenger side mirror Should anything else be replaced/done while the engine is out for...
• I have strayed...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:00:46 -0300
  ...It has all new cables and he has a new top, extra capacity oil sump, brake shoes and various other parts for it. He...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:49:18 -0600
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and > > rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 20:27:55 -0400
  ...so >> i'm weighing my options for a new set of shoes before i make the trek back >> south this fall. >> >> i am very...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:50:49 -0700
  ...and had to source a set of 185R14s. >> > While replacing the tires, I wound up doing the rear brakes. >> > Not long after that, it...
• What I carry in my Westy - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
  ...oil filter, brake fluid, WD40, Berryman B12. Rack at back window above bed: Two valve cover gaskets, part of curtain set, stick to prop...
• Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:23:09 -0400
  ...Is this normal? I have not checked the brake pads and shoes yet. Normal braking seems to work well, but I see from the...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
  ...condition, Monroe gas shocks Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half worn on the shoes (Raybestos) Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
• FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
  ...condition, Monroe gas shocks Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half worn on the shoes (Raybestos) Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
• Re: 88GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:37:42 -0800
  ...New sensors (coolant, oil, tempII) > New radiator > New brakes, front pads & rotors and back shoes (turned drums and painted > black por-15) > New clutch...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:03:27 -0600
  ...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & > coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and > troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
• Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:58:00 -0700
  ...condition, Monroe gas shocks Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half worn on the shoes (Raybestos) Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
• Re: A tool for removing the rear axel nut on a Vanagon.-Remember to torque properly!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:18:42 -0400
  ...Hi, Lots of people are getting ready to replace those rear brake shoes,this spring.This is about all the Vanagon specific information needed...
• SingleCab for Sale/trade 3000.00 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:03 -0400
  ...12v conversion (lights,bulbs,12v gen,v-reg) new brake lines, master cylinder, shoes etc., tires,shocks and new steering damper newly rewired, new...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:50:16 -0800
  ...cap ..the backing plate with shoes and all still attached.. even leave the parking brake cable attached ........set the backing plate aside. undo four...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and >> rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at >> Vanagain.com...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +0000
  ...boot >> brake shoes >> right and left rear hatch struts >> passenger side mirror >> >> Should anything else be replaced/done while the engine is out for...
• 1990 VANAGON WEEKENDER - NEED TO SELL SOON!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:16 -0700
  ...condition, Monroe gas shocks Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half worn on the shoes (Raybestos) Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
• The Tool List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...wooden dowel Ring compressor Spring compressor, to assist when installing new brake shoes. Valve spring compressor Battery charger Old tooth brushes Wire brush 3...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:46:51 -0400
  ...a new set of shoes before i make the trek > back > >> south this fall. > >> > >> i am very interested in a set of larger steel...
• Re: da trip
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 7:47:12 PDT
  ...Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. pliers and crecent wrench - Various tighting/bending jobs. Screwdrives flat & phillips & allen - tighting misc...
• Re: mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:39:11 -0800
  ...new front brake pads > 6. new wiper blades > 7. v-belts replaced > 8. cv joints cleaned/regreased > 9. check AC, check freon > 10. check...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:18:40 -0500
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and > > rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com...
• A few diesel engine questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 95 21:29:30 EDT
  ...I got a lot of spare oil, fuel, air filters, brake pads and shoes, etc. so it's a shame to let it sit...
• Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:53:04 -0300
  ...New shoes in back and the appropriate adjustments. This isn't a brake problem though ( at least I'm pretty sure it isn't...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:29:48 -0600
  ...Things like brake pads, shoes, CV boots, tires, a better radio and some interior upgrades from other vans is about all I did. In...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...tires and spare, top off all oils and fluids, belts, hoses, seals, gaskets, filters, shocks, wheelbearings, clutch, brakes, transmission, air-conditioning, have wheels and...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:06:39 -0700
  ...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:29:16 -0500
  ...Bus >> Depot had the best buys on brakes, shoes, etc. GoWesty had the springs I >> sprang for. >> >> BTW I pulled all of this over...
• Carpet FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:19:19 -0700
  ...to open) > >door panels (grey) > >disk rotors (VGC) > >rear brake drums & shoes > >front brake calipers > >stock windshield (excellent cond) > >front sway bar (minus upright...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:09:32 +0000
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and > > rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com...
• Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
  ...plus shoes, calipers and pads not too far back, it's nice to know that I shouldn't have to worry about brakes for...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 23:35:53 -0400
  ...a new set of shoes before i make the trek > back >>> south this fall. >>> >>> i am very interested in a set of larger steel...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - lbmelman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:01:39 -0700
  ...condition, Monroe gas shocks > >Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half >worn on the shoes (Raybestos) > >Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 21:37:53 -0400
  ...so >> i'm weighing my options for a new set of shoes before i make the trek back >> south this fall. >> >> i am very...
• another story: Africa by bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 05 Feb 95 22:19:47 CST
  ...shoes. At the same time look for fluid leakage from the master and wheel cylinders. The brake pad on the front disc brakes from...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:23:35 -0700
  ...Brake >> shoes? rotors? >> >> Just wondering as I have come across some pretty nice >> wheels and would like to jump on it.
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...inspected, maintained and replaced periodically, such as shock absorbers, batteries, brake pads and shoes and exhaust systems; Nonstructural or body panel rust. IF WE...
• Re: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 23:56:29 -0500
  >I was all set to change the second cylinder last night, but I couldn't get >the darn drum off! The passenger side drum...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:44:33 -0700
  ...and had to source a set of 185R14s. > >> > While replacing the tires, I wound up doing the rear brakes. > >> > Not long after that, it...
• Ultra-Quiet, Solid 1976 For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 23:27:22 EDT
  ...Rebuilt brakes: new rear pistons, master cylinder, semi-metalic pads, shoes, hardware, rotors and drums turned. Soundproofed/undercoated body: including 65 square feet of...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 13:10:20 -0700
  ...Brake > > >> shoes? rotors? > > >> > > >> Just wondering as I have come across some pretty > > nice > > >> wheels and would like to jump on it. > > >> > > > > > > > > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Brakes/wheels * Wheel cylinder(rear,both) | 30.00 | 27.00 | . * Front pads (set,non-met) | 23.00 | 16.00 | . * Rear shoes " | 29.00 | 25...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 May 2010 08:37:07 -0400
  ...a new set of shoes before i make the trek > back >>> south this fall. >>> >>> i am very interested in a set of larger steel...
• Re: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 11:40:46 -0700
  ...It is easier to work on a Vanagon than a > Bus. >> If you say so... > When we want to do a rear brake shoe...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:32:26 -0700
  ...Install new rear > > brake cylinders, install new front pads and rear shoes. Install new > > front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com...
• Re: Power steering fluid; does it last forever?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 11:44:28 -0500
  ...He always wore a white shirt and a black tie, black trousers, perfectly polished black shoes. In all the time I trained with him...