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• Brake pedal pumping.
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:22:20 -0500
  ...Replaced one caliper and one rotor, and bled system. Only replaced the one rotor that was at minimum spec, the other was fine. Used...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:28:03 -0700
  ...I am not convinced cross-drilled rotors are the best solution either. If the holes are truly drilled and not cast-in then they...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:49:29 -0600
  ...My only experience with rotor warpage was when I entered a water crossing area on the highway after a long descent. Since it was...
• Re: White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 8 Apr 1995 15:39:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...White "corrosion" in distributor cap Yes, I use a non-VW rotor and cap (some after-market thing). Also, I am in a very...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...If your rotors : a) are not warped, (do they "pulse" or vibrate when applied?) b) are not scored, c) are not worn (min thickness...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:58:15 -0800
  ...Original quote 240 new pads & turn the rotors. Then the call " you > need calipers, new rotors, pads, new bearings" price $1000 ! Gulp,... > well I...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 9 Apr 2018 16:33:36 -0700
  ...I’ll gave to see if i need new rotors... that would set me > back > > V > > > On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 10:55...
• Re: One more question before the rebuild.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 20:51:57 -0500
  ...Is Bently a missprint or am I reading something >wrong? > I think the idea is to turn the distributor rotor 90 degrees, which would...
• Re: vacuum advance/retard control unit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:33:51 EDT
  ...Did you know it is required maintenance to periodically add a few drops of oil to the felt button under the rotor? Who does...
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs: new brake rotors
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:57:22 -0400
  ...change the rotors on my '91 Caravelle. A few months back I installed new rear brake cylinders, shoes and front pads and ordered the...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:48:14 -0400
  ...However, I'm not positive that the Audi rotors are the same dimensions as the SA rotors. Van-Cafe listed them as different sizes...
• Repairs - was Newbie Post
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 21:18:46 +0000
  ...Just got my repair bill as I had a blown out exhaust system and front brakes that were so toasted the rotors had 1...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 08:38:00 -0500
  ...Warped Brake rotors? >Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 08:05:48 -0500 > > You'd >>think we were a third world country... i saw a...
• Re: Cap and rotor burn out.
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 19:16:11 -0700
  My orignal Bosch parts do the same thing. DrRufo 81 vanagon-SoCal
• Re: Ouestion about brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 10:49:15 -0800
  At 10:08 AM 03/12/98 -0800, you wrote: >Question, >Is it ever necessary to turn a new rotor or drum prior to...
• Re: Has anyone done front brakes on Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 16:35:12 -0600 (CST)
  ...I dont recall if they are vented but I do know YOU > MUST HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED. Wait a minute. If you have to...
• Grinding in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:17:58 -0600
  ...I sounds like something dragging against the brake rotors but when I take the transmission out of reverse while still travelling rearward the noise...
• Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 07:53:47 -0700
  I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc brakes, they...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:27:09 -0400
  ...I much prefer slotted rotors, with a >cast-in slot. I have these on my MkIV GTI. > >Also, I believe the benefit to cross...
• FS Syncro Parts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:06:06 -0800
  ...OEM drive shaft (needs new joints) Front brakes (complete w/ calipers, pads, rotor, bracket. Lots of life left in pads and rotor.) Rear bumper...
• Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:02:00 -0500
  ...And they've ever heard of being able to install new pads without removing the calipers from the rotor. I got the job done...
• Brake question ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:20:39 EDT
  Folks,Will 1987 Vanagon front Brake Rotors,Calipers fit on my 1985? Thank You ahead of time.
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:26:55 -0700
  Brake rotor "paint"? To stop brake squeal? Coat the friction surface of brake pads with something, to stop brake squeal? I dunno about doing...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: 5400rpm rev limiting rotors for 10 bucks at cip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:30:05 -0700
  ...Some things I > don't go cheep on: > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/distributor-(ignition)-rotor/rotor-speed-limiter-style-04016 > > Just...
• Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:12:28 -0400
  I am replacing my front pads and rotors on my 84 Westy. Came across these pads, and wondered if anyone has used them? This...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:54:47 -0800
  ...Yes most front drive vehicles use a flange hub with the rotors slipped on or over and many use bolts threaded into those hubs...
• Image links. Bosch Rotor and cap (Jetta engine in vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:13:14 -0800
  Links to images comparing slightly used vs higher mileage VW Bosch rotor http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1599672.jpg http://images.thesamba...
• Re: Pads
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:06:31 EDT
  ...CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: << You forgot to drill and balance your rotors, add dual piston lightweight caliper's, and use the newest brake compound...
• Re: Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 07:55:24 8
  I recently replaced the factory original pads on my '91 Westy at 65K (along with the original rotors, arrgh!!). Very similar mileage to my...
• '72 Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:53:16 -0700 (PDT)
  And now the conclusion.... ('72 911 won't start) I was staring at the rotor on my desk here at work yesterday, while waiting...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:40:42 -0400
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping RE: Compression Braking devices or "Jake" Brakes Trivia question for this thread: Where does the...
• Oopsie! Correction (was:1962 timing help)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:22:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >You can avoid this, of course, by making sure the distributor rotor is >pointing at the #1 cap post when the marks come to...
• Bad cap & rotor '84
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 11:28:57 -0500
  ...The tech showed me the cap and rotor (both Beru) that were really munged up for being only a year or two old. Indeed...
• Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:59:29 -0400
  ...That would explain why my rotors worked great for 35k miles then started getting worse and now are getting worse and worse faster. A...
• Re: Brake Job $$$
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 13:33:15 -0800
  ...The prices of the brake mechanical parts (new rotors, pads, hardware) came to about $130 or so. Wheel bearing kits for each side (I...
• Troubles in VanLand
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 02:42:53 -0500
  ...distributors-(new Bosch cap and rotor) 3. computer 4. AFM Battery A-OK quality of fuel OK plug wires New as are plugs cap...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 May 1997 10:39:21 -0400
  On Mon, 26 May 1997 01:57:33 -0500 tbill said: > >Could someone explain to me how a rotor can go bad in 3000...
• Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 13:00:16 EDT
  << The brakes kit comes with a hub using studs instead of lugbolts and a separate brake rotor. I have been told that this arrangement...
• No Start
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 15 May 2007 13:18:55 -0400
  I replaced the distributor cap and rotor over the weekend and apparently they were the wrong size. I put the old cap back on...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:22:51 -0400
  ...I always wire brush the hubs before installing new rotors (and inside the rotor hat if reinstalling old ones). When it's on the...
• re: Vanagon rotors in Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 16:10:26 +0000
  >>JC Whitney has Vgon rotors for $49.98 (early) or $52.98 (late) >>apiece, or around $100/pair plus shipping. Not for Syncro, tho...
• Re: Drilled brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:40:18 -0000
  ...Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >The only good thing drilled rotors will do is shed water > for better...
• Re: Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:18:39 -0700
  ...I have about 20 sets of trashed Big Red brake rotors sitting around my shop from my Porsche racing days. When the holes cracked...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:45:09 -0800
  The question seems to be 'can you upgrade to "big brakes" using the stock later-model calipers and just purchasing the larger rotors/pads...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:08:21 -0600
  And I would rather have a one piece rotor than a hub flange brake hat with bolt on rotors! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na...
• Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 18:45:32 -0500
  ...Check the distributor cap and rotor first, since it is easiest. Then go ahead and replace the plugs,cap, rotor and wires; in that...
• Re: Big brake front hubs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:31:40 -0700
  ...Was that a trick question? You can substitute a cutdown US-spec front brake rotor. Seem like too much work to me. All T3...
• Re: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 16:38:15 -0500 (EST)
  I have a set of 914 calipers and rotors for sale $500 (includes car). Derek '87 Syncro
• Bigger brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 10 May 1998 20:18:16 -0700
  Anyone know of bigger brakes for vanagons? Either that or cross drilled, vented rotors? Any rear discs out there? Joe
• Brake Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:47:27 -0800
  Has anyone investigaged fitting larger rotors/calipers to the front of the Vanagon or rear disks? Thanks, Todd '88 Vanagon
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:47:32 -0700
  ...cap lying on the side (so I could see the rotor while I > was turning the engine). I think I fried the cap and...
• Re: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 18:31:18 -0500
  ...where is the best buy for drums and rotors? Funny thing about some of the aftermarket parts: if you look closely, you see where...
• Re: Worth of Big Brake Kit...better brakes on 86 up vans...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:03:17 EDT
  ...To figure out what was different, I have measured the pads, caliper piston diameters, and the rotor diameters. Then I pondered the differences and...
• Re: Pulsating Break Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 07:58:23 -0500
  ...The Previous owner had the break pads, and rotors replaced 100 miles before I bought it. I noticed when the breaks were applied there...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:26:03 -0400
  I advise against turning rotors when replacing pads, unless there's a problem with the rotors. Even then it is usually only marginally more...
• Re: Wheel swaps and center bores
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:28:18 -0500
  ...Other idea is to swap the rotor for one that fits the wheel? You would need a rotor with the proper offset to work...
• Re: Brake Pad Advice Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:33:43 -0400
  ...Cheap pads will glaze and warp the rotors. Rotor wear is normal and to some extent necessary to keep them deglazed and cut surface...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:55:45 -0600
  ...The non-turbo Audi cars have the wrong > lug bolt pattern so those rotors won't work but the calipers may be the > same...
• "Maybe" some progress towards remedying my no-start/bucking/stalling condition
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:12:29 -0600
  ...There was some moisture on the old rotor's body. Yup. Van fired right up with new rotor and cap, and I drove for...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:43:06 -0500
  ...With the original rotors being cast the wheel flange gets much of its strength from the complete rotor piece. There is no way I...