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• Re: Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:53:18 -0400
  ...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: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 01:02:41 -0800
  ...Midas > gave me aa price $480 for pads and turn the rotors. Went to my Vanagon > shop. Original quote 240 new pads & turn the...
• Re: installing dash pad
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 11:11:26 EST
  ...While it's out I'm going to install a late model pad on the dash board. (Mine is now all metal with only...
• Re: subject Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:23:07 -0700
  ...The outboard pad wore much faster and was pushing the > rotor over against the frozen pad and was wearing it only a little. > Strange...
• Jalousie BUS window tip
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 00:31:14 -0400
  ...Brillo, SOS pad or such. Pinch it between your fingers, so as not to touch the paint. OPen your windows, and scrub in direction...
• Front brake noise of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 10:51:06 -0600
  By the way, I clean the rotors and drums with alcohol to get rid of the influence of the last pads and shoes. >> So...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:35:11 -0600
  If you can't get a good set off the list, go to the dealer and ask for front brake pad shims. though I...
• Re: Riddle me this... Honda Brake question NVC!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 16 May 2007 16:29:59 -0800
  ...I would not mess with anything but OEM pads and rotors on the car as most are not of the same quality and you...
• Re: [Syncro] Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 May 2006 20:47:42 -0700
  On 4/22/06, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote: <SNIP> The wire/spring-steel pad retainers do not seem to have a way...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:45:55 -0700
  ...Is it normal to get 3 or 4 times the wear (miles) out of the shoes vs the front pads? Thanks. Geo Hahn 84...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone? / Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:42:54 EST
  In a message dated 1/28/05 7:26:25 PM, tikiman2@COX.NET writes: << Any similar experiences with these pads or rotors or...
• Re: Re-padding seats - anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 15:29:24 -0500
  ...They have good fabric, but >> the padding is shot. Hard on the fanny on long trips. Anyone here >> done this? Is it complicated and...
• follow-up- loaded vs. unloaded
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:44:36 -0400
  ...One source says unloaded is without pads and hardware, another mentinos pads but not hardware. I got a left and right caliper (rebuilt), and...
• re Eurovan brake vibration
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 00:20:35 -0700
  ...brake pads wearing down. some pads I think have a material that's designed to make noise/vibration before you get to the metal...
• Re: Front Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:54:20 -0700
  ...Front Brake Pads I own a 1986 Vanagon that I want to do the front brake pads on . All I have for a manual...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:59:48 -0500
  ...It is a high heat silicone coating that you apply to the back of the pads and contact points on the pad holder. Howard...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:36:34 -0500
  ...Plan to flush system and intall new pads/shoes and > > inspect rotors. Are there any recs on brake pads or just FLAPS? > Anything > > else...
• Re: GL seat bed vs. L bed in Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 09:13:06 -0600
  ...If you can get a "hospital egg-crate" foam pad rather than a conventional egg crate pad it will be far more confortable. Most...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:11:18 -0400
  ...Rotor thoughts > Looks to me like the inboard brake pad is not contacting the rotor surface > evenly. I would immediately suspect something to do...
• Re: Oder from new brakes
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:53:52 -0800
  ...I just replaced rotors, pads, bearings. After putting on around 50 miles I have noticed an oder coming from the wheels when I put...
• Re: thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:05:18 -0700
  ...try leaving your closed cell camping pad at home and sleep outdoors on bubble wrap------- brrrrrrrrrrrrbrrrr. but this thinking led me to the solution...
• Re: 15" alloys and 14" spare
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 15:42:07 EST
  Bill, I sell these and I also have access to replacement pad sets and rotors. However they are so new (only available the last...
• Re: Any desire for high performance brakes??? Read iffin interested!!
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:28:12 -0400
  ...For my part, I'd be more interested in good pads than drilled rotors. Drilling stock rotors may cause stress cracking - the 'drilled' holes...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:21:06 -0700
  ...Caliper hardware kits c/w a >> little tube of grease which I assumed was only for the back of the >> pads, but began to...
• Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 11:56:04 -0400
  ...Here is what I have done. -Replaced front brake pads with metalic pads (about 2 yrs ago) -Replaced master cylinder (last night) -Bleed brakes...
• Re: Vanagon seat pad source
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:24:10 -0700
  ...http://www.sewfineproducts.com/ Tom F. --- "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Folks, > > Where can I buy seat pads for front Vanagon seats? > They...
• Re: Clunk up front when starting from dead stop
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 22:50:54 -0500
  ...Once I had a rotor that "stuck" to one of the pads due to some kind of gunk that was splashed on there and...
• Re: Brake Pads replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:01 -0700
  as brake pad replacement goes, on your 84 it's about as easy and obvious as can be . Like I always like to suggest...
• Re: Shhhhhh! Squealing Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 08:32:12 EDT
  In a message dated 10/2/01 7:19:10 AM, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: << > If the new replacement pads didn't have the...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:03:09 -0800
  ...BTW you don't want the whole rear pad in memory foam. You > need > > some support under it. Make the pad out of stiff...
• Re: 12 - 24 clock conversion-
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 01:49:10 -0500
  ...The clock I looked at was built with copper bridging the 24-hr pads, then this was scratched out and the 12-hr pads...
• Re: What really is the diff unload vs loaded calipers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:55:27 -0700
  ...just mean they come with pad on ?? but the price diff is like double per caliper and pad well they are 25-35 a...
• Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:22:20 -0700
  ...Pulled the wheels, pads/rotors look ok, but I hear a *slight* grinding noise when braking at slower speeds. (with a quieter engine, I...
• Went EV Parts Shopping Today
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 May 1997 15:00:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Front Pads - $55.00 Bosch Platinums $3.00/ea Air Filter - $38.00 I seem to recal VW wanting about $170 for the pads...
• Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:11:11 -0800
  ...I there a consensus on what type and what brand of brake pads (front disk) give the best braking performance for normal driving? -- Loren...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:43:27 -0700
  Perhaps someone should do extensive testing of braking distance to a full stop from say 60 mph , on a Vanagon ..but with different pads...
• Re:rack, or pads
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:42:03 -0400
  ...Any advice on using a rack to tote, or just using canoe foam pads, and gutter clips? The last thing I want to do...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 13:42:00 EST
  ...Not gonna feel any benefit unless you are a brake pad manufacturer. Eats pads. >> let's also not lose touch with the fact that...
• rear bench seat pad
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:15:39 EST
  ...Hopefully the pasengers would not feel the springs through the pad. I would prefer to keep the illusion of luxury intact as long as...
• Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:36:23 -0700
  ...On a related note, the dealership here in North Vancouver (Capilano Volkswagen) said there was only 5 sets of pads left?? Hard to imagine...
• Re: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:34:19 -0500
  Brake squeal is typically the result of a vibration induced between the pad & rotor or, less commonly, the shoe & drum. This can be caused...
• Re: noisy front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 07:25:00 EDT
  ...Other possibility is the pads are scrap and vibrating in their retainers. Change the pads for good quality pads. Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy...
• Re: Reply to Ben: Re: Front brake noise of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:33:27 EDT
  ...with alcohol to get rid of the influence of the last pads and shoes. >> So, Bob, you mean you clean your are driving while...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers paddle?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 10:11:31 -0500
  ...restored. (It's my dad's but sometimes I get to paddle it!) Greg. 82 Wetsy London, Ontario Todd Guttman wrote: > 85 Mad River...
• Re: anyone ever use carpet padding?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 08:36:06 EST
  ".......Did this reduce the noise level any???......" I did 2 layers of carpet padding 1 felt and 1 foam, and generic automotive carpet on...
• Re-padding seats: HOW TO
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 07:06:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The cover, as you'll see, holds the padding over a bed of springs. CAREFULLY remove the padding--it'll be messy, 'cause it...
• brake pad recommendations...
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 11 May 2003 13:05:50 -0700
  Hi Folks, I recently bought a set of front bad pads for my 1986 Westy. It took me no time to put them on...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:33:31 -0000
  ...I suspect the drilled > discs with metallic pads are an effective economical replacement option, as > for one, they'll be new! > > Clive > '88 Syncro...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:49:32 -0500
  ...Please specify Pagid and Zimmerman brand when ordering and we will supply them (they cost a little more than PBR pads or Brembo rotors...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 13:34:46 EDT
  You can replace the padding with felt carpet padding from HomeDepot or Lowe's. It helps cut out the high-frequency sounds, like hissing...
• John Wallace ... News Flash
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:56:32 -0500
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• Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:16:05 -0700
  ...interesting, so are Mintex and PBR the same pad? Definitely a metallic or semi-metallic pad. New drums are painted with high heat paint...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:56:01 -0800
  ...Not gonna feel any benefit unless you are a brake pad manufacturer. Eats pads. Slotted/vented rotors are the highest performance rotor you should...
• Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:29:59 -0700
  ...A > slip-on cover with an attached pad for the headrest / restraint. > Having both > integrated into the driver's seat would certainly make those...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers _paddle_?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 02:38:22 -0600
  ...I'd like to paddle Kim Delaney, if she'd ever sober up!! Marge Hilgenberg would do in a pinch, however. DM&FS At...
• Luggage Rack underside -- washers and felt pads
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:15:25 -0400
  ...Have you seen a felt type pad at that location? There are two small rubber pads on each side at the far back. These...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:37:18 -0700
  ...They are not terribly expensive for what they are. > > "Loaded" units come complete with pads and all the shims, silencers, etc. to > > do the...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 22:02:53 -0700
  ...next.....how much did the pads cost ? $ 30ish ? Sounds like funky pads to me, IF you broke them in properly. I use PBR Brand...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:43 -0600
  ...If the pad size is larger, then the unit pressure on the pads would be somewhat lower. BUT, if the calipers had much bigger...
• Re: Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:41:23 -0600
  ...Won’t wear out like the stock ones anyway! > > https://shufti.blog/2023/12/09/vanagon-brake-pedal-pads/ > > > Cheers > > Alistair