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• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:45:57 -0400
  ...the clutch hose and capped it. I did not have rebleed >> my clutch as the bubbles flowed up into the brake MC. >> > > Replaced clutch...
• All You Wanted to Know about Brake Fluid ... :) <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:40:31 CST
  ...Place the other end of the hose into a clear containe, such as a glass jar or plastic milk carton, submerged in brake fluid...
• Re: Power steering pump and old coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:07:57 -0600
  ...I did have to position this hose carefully so that the parking brake cable didn't rub on it. Larry A.
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:45:35 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doktor Tim" <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> > > >I would suggest always bleeding all four wheels after doing brake > >work. Also, since you...
• Re: [WetWesties] Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:37:35 -0700
  ...If that's not it, then > it's all new calipers, brake hoses, hard lines I guess on the front. Seems > like a waste...
• Not Downshifting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:51:21 GMT
  ...to know having just finsihed the bearings, brakes, etc.). I suspect that there is a vacumm hose or kick-down switch issue here but...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:44:01 -0700
  ...this is similar to why ALL transitions from metal pipe to flexible hose in brake systems have a bracket right there. If there is...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:53:57 -0600
  ...I (we - wife & I) use a 7mm wrench and attach a clear hose attached to a cup. She pumps the brakes while I crack...
• Re: Van-Cafe using cookies for packing supplies ;)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:50:08 -0600
  ...4 feet of low pressure > 7mm id brake hose-- and in the package along with the hose was a pack > of Famous Amos cookies...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 15:16:52 -0500
  ...Pressure bleeding brakes questions Brake hoses tend to fail from the inside out. When they swell internally they can restrict fluid flow. Sometimes they...
• Re: Brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:54 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3670&search_phrase=brake%20cal ipers&start= The front brake hoses can make a world...
• Hose goes where? and oil type.
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:27:32 -0600
  ...However, when I removed the cylinder mounted in the rear wheel well area, there was a hose that ran from what I believe to...
• Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Conlon
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:53:32 -0800
  ...New Calipers, new brake hoses, and a set of > brake pads. All of this > stuff for $575. The nice thing about this kit is...
• RE: Adding a PS rack to a early Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Apr 97 03:04:34 UT
  ...While your upgrading things, you can also upgrade the front brakes by installing the latter spindles with the calipers and brake hoses. This too...
• Mike's '57 Deluxe Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 10:08:49 MST
  ...I was under the bus trying to bleed the brakes in front, and noticed that the rubber brake hoses are totally rotten and cracked...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:36:11 -0700
  ...tract...verifiable...dyno Other brake fluid subject: Brake fluid with moisture in it DOES turn to steam....at 212f, which is well below what...
• Re: Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 May 2012 00:11:49 -0400
  ...If that's not it, then it's all new calipers, brake hoses, hard lines I guess on the front. Seems like a waste...
• Re: Leak on top of engine?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 21:47:46 -0400
  ...holding it in place are known to brake the stud if rusted. Look at the breather hose from the tower to the intake boot...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:28:10 -0800
  ...e-brake cables and >> > brake lihes. >> > 2- new braided brake hoses from GW (I already have the front ones installed >> > with big brake kit...
• Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:25:03 -0800
  ...At this time you can wiggle the main fluid hose comingfrom the brake reservoir and work it off the unit.Clean up the area...
• Re: 60,000 mile service
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:19 -0400
  ...Check all belts and hoses. Flush brake fluid. Change transmission oils and grease CV joints. Change pwoer steering fluid also. Dennis
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 04:16:08 -0500
  on 3/12/05 0:02, Karl Wolz at wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET wrote: > Tires, belts, hoses, fluids, brake friction components are all > considered...
• Re: Van-Cafe using cookies for packing supplies ;)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:58:17 -0800
  ...4 feet of low pressure > 7mm id brake hose-- and in the package along with the hose was a pack > of Famous Amos cookies...
• Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:39:26 -0500
  ...rear brakes (on hand), shifter mechanizem - front to rear, reseal gas tank,(kit on hand) replace hoses and lines underneath. Replace rear heater core...
• Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:24:18 -0800
  ...braided brake lines are not recommended and that even might not be DOT approved. Who has experience with the steel braided hoses?? I am...
• Brake stories
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 15:45:00 -0700
  I'm with Mike White- I'd guess Richard Palmer's old brake hoses were completely constricted and suspect the braking performance of the...
• RE: Brake line replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 10:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Maybe I'd also replace the fabric hoses that join the wheels to the main steel lines too. Drive it around, find a lonely...
• Re: Brakes Not Releasing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 22:28:13 -0500
  ...While there, make sure the rotors are the proper size, (13mm minimum) and carefully check the brake hoses. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 1 May 2014 08:23:54 -0600
  ...rubber hose to the bleeder and put it in a small plastic or glass > jar with a inch or so of brake fluid in...
• Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
  ...Ask to see the old hose... If they're not reasonable, tell them to skip it -- replace the hoses yourself or have your shop...
• Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
  ...and rear drums, bearings, brake cables, front > and rear brake hoses, etc.) > > > > Cooling system ( New radiator, all engine compartment hoses changed, > thermostat housing (every...
• Re: Brake problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:17:30 -0700
  Assuming that you know the master cylinder is good, I'd check the brake hose - they can develop internal blockage could cause the symptoms...
• Re: Tool trick..(not Xmas related)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:08:31 -0500
  ...Tool trick..(not Xmas related) Changing your brake Master Cylinder. One of the 'gotchas' in that job is how to get the sometimes stuck...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 15:37:25 -0600
  ...Put the pump needle in and hook up the hose. Seems that it would be easier to control the pressure. Just a thought. Bill...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 16:10:43 -0700
  ...Pressure bleeding brakes questions > > Brake hoses tend to fail from the inside out. When they swell internally they can restrict fluid flow. Sometimes they...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:56:17 -0700
  ...With engine running, my brake pedal almost feels slightly mushy in comparison. > Be sure to pause between storkes at 'pedal up' for a few...
• Re: carpet - Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Skarloken, Donna S.
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:35:38 -0700
  ...It gets the grease and brake fluid out and being Alcohol I can just rinse the carpets with water from my garden hose. I...
• Re: Cruise control question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:32:16 -0500
  ...eare one or two vaccum release switches on each pedal (clutch /brake). Check em.The vaccum is released when pedal is pressed.The throttle...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:44:39 -0400
  ...front brake parts that were changed from 85: 1. caliper 2. rotors 3. brake hoses 4. steering knuckle Mark JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > In...
• Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 19:02:22 -0700
  ...Also replace the rubber brake hoses. And of course, use DOT 4 brake fluid. I'm glad I did all of that. Harald '90...
• Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:56:59 -0400
  ...brake hose where it goes to the caliper firmly mounted ( stock vanagon caliper has a bracket on the caliper there for the hose-to...
• Re: Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 May 2016 10:59:19 -0700
  ...does it draw new brake fluid through those hoses and push that into the brake reservoir? If it does, this is also what made...
• Uh-oh: is this going to be a problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:48:14 -0600
  Cleaning up after a recent camping trip, I loosened the e-brake to roll my westy off the hose. I did not notice that...
• Re: ARGH!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:19:41 EST
  ...That is why it is a good idea to replace all of your coolant hoses at one time (since if one goes bad then...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:22:41 -0800
  ...fuel tank sealing > I was dropping my tank today to install a new front parking brake > cable. Ive noticed since buying the van a...
• Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:58 -0400
  ...Frank Condelli sells an excellent hydraulic hose replacement for the P/S lines, I used copper-nickel alloy lines for the brakes (from http...
• Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
  ...For single person brake bleeding one of these bleeder hoses makes things easier. https://www.amazon.com/vbaxy-Bleeder-Bleeding-Motorcycle-Clutch/dp/B08H4ZJBJM...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:53:55 -0400
  Just for the record, this is a site with information on the cunifer brake hose and fittings. http://www.fedhillusa.com/ http://store.fedhillusa...
• Re: GW Bigger Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:54:11 -0400
  ...net> wrote: > I installed the GW big brakes two years ago, along with stainless steel > braided hoses all around. The braking action was amazing...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
  ...the vacuum valves themselves in the clutch/brake switch develop a leak recently. I unplugged this hose and capped the plastic tee right where...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 22:16:10 -0700
  ...O'clock It has a pressure regulation valve and plenty of hose, but you pay for it. Everything else mentioned about the Ezee is...
• Re: tiico question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:59:17 EDT
  ...of unsightly hoses running around your engine bay making things look crappy, you don't have to splice into your brake vacuum (which is...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 19:03:45 -0700
  ...right rear brake >for the drive to town? To do this what kind of plug/screw would fir the brake >hose end? > >Any other...
• basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:06:00 -0500
  ...Check oil and brake fluid. Jack car and change a tire. Learn basic lay out of wires and hoses so they can all be...
• Re: Help with brakes!! UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:07:05 EDT
  ...some information out. > >The Dealer did replace both calipers and front brake hoses. It is on >both >sides but mostly on the right side...
• Re: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:47:08 -0800
  ...If so, your rear brakes are out of adjustment. If not, >you could try replacing all the hoses. Yep - this helps, so I did...
• Re: Any advice on brake master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 3 Nov 2021 18:54:48 +0100
  ...Put paper towels on the cross bream below the > brake booster. Put them on the brake booster. > Put them everywhere. > > The mechanical aspect is...
• Re: 3rd brake light?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:18 -0700
  ...3rd brake light? > I added one to my 85 Westy using a third brake light kit from JC Whip-me. > To mount it to...
• Shuddering after fixing coolant leak !?!?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:54:20 +0000
  ...engine, on a hose that runs to the hard pipes to the front.No problem.   Found the hole, replaced the hose, bled and it...
• Re: 88 Westy brake master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:36:20 -0400
  ...Of course, you have the brake light wires and, if you have a clutch, the hose to its master cylinder. Mike John Graham wrote...