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• Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:18:39 -0700
  ...Breaking in new pads was important... Finding the proper brake pad compound and understanding it, that too was very important....The basics are that...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:25:46 -0800
  ...However, it has been my personal experience that all Jetta Mk3's are rear brake pad pigs. On a recent tour at my friend...
• Re: Squeaky brakes on '73 bus
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 08:26:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I took off both wheels > and checked them out and the pads are fine (almost new). Any idea what could > be causing this horendous...
• RE: BRAKES FOR E VANS
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 10 Jul 97 23:44:06 UT
  I replaced pads a while back. Austin Vee Dub could find only the OEM type for about $80 as I remember. Try Ron at...
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:05:32 -0800
  ...The old brakes needed pads and, ball joints were shot, and one wheel bearing was noisy. > > As for performance with late model brakes, pads...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:34:49 -0400
  Looks to me like the inboard brake pad is not contacting the rotor surface evenly. I would immediately suspect something to do with binding...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:40:15 -0700
  ...TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy) > > Are "Axxis/PBR Deluxe Advanced Ceramic" pads the new "Metal Masters" ? > > Link: http://www.pbrbrakes.com/html/products/friction...
• Re: Brake squeal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 May 2015 10:57:13 -0400
  ...The pads design and mounting has to take this. The sequel is the pads oscillating and chattering. Silencing shims can be the best defense...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:04 -0800
  I had to look them up - Axxis is the new name for PBR's Repco brake pads. On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 6...
• Re: That composite floor padding...
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:13:58 EDT
  In a message dated 4/8/02 4:53:39 PM, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << has anyone found a better way to insulate, pad...
• Re: Wood paneling in 69 campmobile
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 07:22:35 -0500
  ...doors have wood paneling as well or regular padded type of panels? > They had regular padded panels. The rest of the panels including the...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:45:22 -0600
  ...There are even more choices for kayak paddles than there are for canoes. You really need someone who can help you find the paddle...
• Re: simple sound deadening...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:52:40 -0700
  The stuff in your photos looks very similar to carpet padding. I'm wondering if simple carpet padding would work under floor carpets and...
• FOR SALE: Cross Drilled Brake Rotors w Semi-Metallic pads
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:33:22 -0800
  ...We have some Syncro cross drilled rotors and semi-metallic pads in stock with 2WD rotors and pads coming in a few days from...
• Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 10:19:33 EST
  ...the only dash difference would be the early or NON-GL dash vs the late ('85 up GL) or padded dash.. which really wouldnt...
• Re: Cork/Rubber flooring under front carpet
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:32:22 -0500
  ...whole new pad (if one can be found) , substitute other materials. How about cutting up some of the hard foam rubber flooring that you...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 11:24:36 -0400
  ...The GoWesty pads are a standard Pad. I forgot the number. When ready walk into a parts store and they can match them up...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:49:02 -0500
  ...I asked him what the difference was between the FLAPS brake pads and the dealer brake pads - in other words why should I buy...
• FREE Brown Front Carpeting (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:57:24 -0700
  Cunegonde has new cab/passageway carpeting, and I'd prefer to recycle her original light brown carpeting (and some of the pads). It's...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:20:44 -0400
  ...This is a caliper problem - something sticking and the pads are not contacting the rotor square (or one pad not contacting it at all...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:12:49 -0400
  ...I just took the caliper off to inspect > the pads. One pad is definitely a little low and appears to have worn a > little...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:24:25 -0600
  ...Changing nothing but > the booster has nothing to do with switching pads. > > Mark > > OlRivrRat wrote: >> On 10 Jun , 2021, at 1:26 PM, vw...
• Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:35:20 -0700
  ...Uneven >but rounded wear patterns are not a problem when the proper pads are >used, but put in a set of those wizbang metalics...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:04:05 -0700
  ...The inner side > of both rotors is so bad, only a very small area is touching the pad. > The rest of the pad is...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:32:27 +0000
  ...I am thinking the noise > is the pads bouncing around in the calipers. There is no spring > type thing to hold the pads like...
• Re: Front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:07:10 -0700
  ...Front brake pads > I'm going to tackle my front brake pads this weekend, and noticed in the > Bentley (46.5 A.) it says...
• Re: Oder from new brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:14:00 -0600
  Many new brake shoes and pads are 'Organic', no asbestos and the might have an odor until they cook in from use. If the...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:53:52 -0700
  ...A listee commended the Power Slots rotors* for the Vanagon fronts and they are not very expensive; nor are their brake pads. I might...
• [tip request] Padding for the bottom corner of doors
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 12:29:39 -0700
  ...Anyone has a good way to pad this corner in order to fix this problem? Thanks! Philippe
• Re: Deluxe dash console
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:12:29 -0700
  ...Do you have the padded dash, or the non-padded?
• Re: VW pads, was: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:23:23 -0400
  > It is a bummer to go to the dealer for brake pads/shoes > but they are worth the coin, unless a list > vendor has...
• Re: [vanagon] Windshield Removal tips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 19:35:03 -0700
  ...10px; padding: 0 0; } a { color: #1e66ae; } > #actions { font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; padding: 10px 0; } > #activity { background-color: #e0ecee; float: left; font...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:37:18 +0000
  Just a guess, but did your mechanic happen to toss those thin metal backing plates that fit behind the brake pads? When I bought...
• Re: front brake calipers- do I need new or can I ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 10:13:54 -0800
  ...Also, very importantly, you need to place some type of anti-squeak mechanism on the pads. Usually this is the gluelike compound you can...
• Re: need brake caliper help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 11:44:39 EDT
  ...Sure enough the front pads were firmly against the disc. This happened to me a couple of times. I found that there was a...
• Padre Island..in the Fall
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Wed, 23 May 2001 16:07:39 -0500
  ...But yes, a trip to Padre Island this Fall will most probably be in the works. I think someone else mentioned it also. We...
• Eurovan brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, John M (John)
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:39:03 -0500
  ...The Eurovan brake light has been coming on and I plan to replace all of the brake pads on Saturday. I was wondering if...
• anti squeel shims install questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:05:15 -0400
  ...Initially David showed me the steps including pin removal and how the break pads come out. but at the last minute he said something...
• Re: [Syncro] Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:04:09 -0800
  ...Ed says pad surface is greater than SA pads which results in greater swept area. So there you have it straight from the horses...
• Air Mattress or Foam Pad?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:14:04 +0000
  ...Anyone have any recommendations for either a decent air mattress or foam pad that can be used on the lower bunk? Thanks! Ric _________________________________________________________________ Windows...
• Re: [Syncro] Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:46:49 -0800
  ...padding:15px 0; } #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana; font-size:77%; border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom...
• Re: NVC price of milk
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:20:26 -0400
  ...And the the > thing that really gets me lately is the apparent step-up in the use of > digitizing signature pads. I know all...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:47:50 -0800
  ...If you replace your pads and shoes before they score up the metal surfaces they rub on you can go many, many miles on...
• Making the Upper Bunk Comfy
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:57:59 -0700
  ...Attach velcro at head & foot to secure mattress pad to mattress & keep it from shifting. Fleese pads add a lot of sleeping comfort, & are...
• Get your Vanagon Brake pads here
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 22:55:03 -0400
  ...Turns out there was a ton of front brake pads for all 1986 - 1991 vanagon in the group, and I'll never use all...
• What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:08:46 -0700
  ...I think I'm not used to the sound of metallic or semi metallic pads. Is this pad metallic or semi metallic? http://tubaneil...
• Re: Squeaky breaks?
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 13:28:25 -0700
  ...It is normal operation for the pads to rub lightly. The squealing is due to the pads vibrating due to variations in the friction...
• Re: replacing padded part of dashboard/ brown dashpad FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 15:29:51 -0600
  ...Too much trouble, you had to pop out dozens of little discs pressed onto pins that are part of the pad. It would have...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 18:44:43 -0700
  ...Maybe the rotors were still contaminated, maybe you got something on the pads during your install...maybe the pads never bed in properly and...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 03:00:49 -0800
  ...They cater more to whitewater, but would have knowledgeable staff to discuss paddle needs. Harmony, Werner, and Mitchell all make excellent paddles for your...
• Bleeding brakes (sorry more info now)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:38:41 -0700
  ...Before I changed the pads the brakes were a bit spongy and that wasn't due to the pads being worn (what I have...
• Re: Upper bunk foam
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:37:32 -0700
  I sleep down below so I took the upper bunk pads and replaced the foam with memory 2" foam. I put them over the...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:25:02 -0600
  ...happened to have the Best Pads Available on the Van before the upgrade & switched to the Worst Pads You could put on the Upgrade ~
• Brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:15:02 -0800
  ...Just in case I do get them what's the list's opinion regarding brake pads? The two biggest options are semi metallic and...
• Re: Brake rotors - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 17:18:49 -0700
  & even if the NewPads do happen to Ride On The Ridge, TheRidge will make the AppropriateAlteration to the Pad the 1st time you apply...
• Re: Bed "pads"?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:55:56 -0700
  ...2008 at 9:46 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: >> I have 2 - 1.5-2" thick Thermarest self inflating/deflating pads that >
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:26 -0600
  ...BTW you don't want the whole rear pad in memory foam. > >> You need > >> some support under it. Make the pad out of stiff...
• Found performance brakes..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:53:04 -0800
  ...I think a bit more wheel dust and more frequent pad replacement will be a worthwhile exchange for better "panic stops" in the van...
• Re: Looking for Grey pad to complete bed in 88vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:48:44 -0800
  ...Looking for Grey pad to complete bed in 88vanagon > > Volks, > > I heard that there is an actual pad that goes over the engine > compartment...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:12:40 -0700
  the reason you have been replacing your rear brake pads twice as much�on the rears is the size of the pad, not the...