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• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:01:12 -0500
  ...hose in coffee can > (4) keep master full of fluid > (5) close valve > > I don't like the thought of pumping the brakes when...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:42:22 -1000
  ...OK, so I do that. > > Dig into my brake bleeding box and find my bleed hose...It's turned to > gum and is no...
• Re: Sticky brake saga....
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:59:45 -0700
  ...hoses with old gunky fluid. Though consider, new pads and rotors will heat up quite a bit until broken in. See my sqeaky brakes...
• Re: Brake line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:58:57 -0500
  ...291611767 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1562_198/brake_hose_holder.html -2 each plastic push-in single saddle clips (rear...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:25:31 -0800
  ...Don't forget to remove the bracket that holds the brake hose first. Otherwise the full weight of the control arm is going to...
• Re: Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:27:56 -0800
  ...I also recently replaced every brake line, hose and fitting on this same van, from master cylinder to all four brakes; <http://www.thesamba...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:54:43 -0700
  ...Brake fluid will > >> eat > >> away at most rubber replacements. > > > > CIP1 carries the correct (blue) brake fluid hose: > > > http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode...
• Power brake booster on Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 11:32:43 -0800
  ...the front brake backing plates and drums, the spindles are already painted, bought new wheel cylinders, bearings and new rubber brake hoses. This thing...
• Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:12:59 -0600
  ...Pour the alcohol on the brake fluid, might take a pint or more. Let it soak in, massage it as required with a brush...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 11:25:31 -0700
  ...For me rear brake service always includes cylinders and the hoses unless Teflon or something special. Front always hoses with calipers at least getting...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:21:20 +0000
  ...my cars. Brake fluid should be changed every two years, and this makes it pretty easy. I've cut the hose on mine and...
• Re: Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:26:50 -0800
  ...again that interfaces with available brake tube fittings. I then bring the tube up and using two hose clamps the sensor can be mounted...
• Re: Got to use my fire extinguisher too....Unfortunately
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 08:13:06 -0400
  Richard- Having purchased a 1976 bus that burned ALL of its motor compartment hoses and wires, I can assure you (sight unseen) that your...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:56:34 -0400
  ...Brake bleeding problems I have purchased 2 power bleeding devices and I still cannot get this brake bleeding thing down. No matter what I...
• Re: Brake line fittings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:14 -0400
  ...hoses. > FWIW a google search took me to an AMC car forum where it was mentioned that Carquest FLAPS have copper/nickel alloy brake...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:46:08 -0800
  ...My caliper has a solid > steele brake line coming off it. Not a rubber brake hose. I'm thinking either > I'm losing my...
• One Way Vaccum Valve? -or- Could this be the problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 16:58:42 EST
  hey now, okay, been cruising round lately, me and rumba, doing great...then yesterday i notice a definite lack of power and my brakes...
• this week's spelling hall of shame (F)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 15:58:25 -0400
  ...manul tran. - the throttle and emergancy brake cable - why braide stainless steel hose - the deteriatable cotton/rubber hoses - Yes your right, - open the cap...
• Re: brake/clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:41:13 EST
  ...brake pressure regulator in direction of rear axle" > >Where is this lever? Why is this done? > >It also mentions to disconnect vacuum hose/check...
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:43:16 -0500
  ...out the brake dust, but I think that might have been because I had the hose right over one of the brake cylinder seals...
• Re: Broken Down and Need Help
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Mon, 31 May 1999 21:23:11 EDT
  ...If this is happen I take a 3 feet hose what fit over the bleeder on the slave cylinder, hook it on the bleeder...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:39:17 -0400
  ...I wonder, if you get a long enough hose, could a person bleed a different vehicle's brake/ clutch systems (using the good vehicle...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:55:34 EDT
  ...One of dirtiest, worst, jobs I've ever done ! Now, this '91, YES '91 I said, Westy Weekender has all new brake lines & hoses...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 May 2014 08:01:09 -0700
  ...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: Fwd: Big Brake kit description
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 23:19:58 -0700
  ...You also get new front brake line flex hoses. This > is a true bolt on kit as installed on the VW SA Vanagons. $650...
• Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:43:41 -0800
  ...It seemed pretty straightforward; I pinched the hose from the reservoir to the cylinder, disconnected the cylinder from the bracket, them took off the...
• pump H2O
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 15:43:35 -0700
  ...May even work for a shower pump Martha! Found on drivers side of engine (in my '86) in plain sight below/front of brake...
• Vaccum Source For Fuel Pressure Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 22 May 2001 23:15:43 -0800
  Steve, The vacuum port for the fuel pressure regulator on my 91 is just below the power brake booster on the engine's driver...
• QUESTIONS: WHAT DO THESE PARTS DO? 83.5 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sun, 2 May 1999 22:10:57 -0700
  ...leaking brake fluid at me feet. How much is a "new" master cylinder. Are they w/Warranty? 2) Symptom: leaking gas tank when filling...
• Re: Fwd: air intake snorkel hose
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:49:38 -0700
  ...That brake duct hose is waterproof, too.
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...of brakefluid (and, usually overlooked, tire compound is vital... long-life hard-rubber tires dramatically increase braking distances). Poor caliper rigidity and hose expansion...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - John Erickson
  Wed, 11 May 2005 21:43:03 -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...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:42:38 -0700
  ...You can get in trouble 'assuming' with brakes ..supposing it repsonds to self-adjusting, but the brake shoe material is cracked or unbonded from...
• Re: Front Brake Squeak, Drag
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:37:45 EDT
  ...I have recently (within 500 miles) replaced much of the brake system. All four of the brake hoses, the front rotors, rear drums, rear...
• need help w/85 brake light circuit
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:59:57 -0400
  Took my 85 Westy in for coolant hose junction/bleeder valve change and got home and found there are no brake lights. Fuse is...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:41:30 -0700
  On 11/12/04 4:01 PM, "Richard A Jones" <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > What's the current advice on brake fluid > changes? I...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:03:59 -0600
  ...Also brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorbs moisture from the air, this is why the brake fluid companies tell you to fill from a...
• Re: wisdom of DOT 5 brake fluid (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - mark brauer
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 11:58:30 -0700
  ...Another is how to swab the > brake hoses which have end fittings with a smaller ID than the ID of the hose > to > which...
• power steering
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:53:07 -0400
  ...The steel line can be crimped or the rubber hose can be collapsed as brake hoses often fail this way. Good luck with it...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:51:07 -0500
  ...bleeder for your brakes (or equivalent) you could use that to pressurize your coolant system either by hooking the hose to the overflow of...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:36:07 -0800
  ...I changed the non stock filter box mount angle, located a new drain hole on that box, sealed the hose to snorkel join with...
• My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:18:30 -0700
  ...Front brake pads: 35% remaining & will need rotors. Rear brakes: 25% remaining 7. Recommend all fuel hoses & coolant reservoir tank replaced. Needs fuel tank...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Klankenstinkenwagen
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 13:53:18 -0400
  ...If you feel suction, you probably have a leak in the hose to the brake booster. If no suction, the vacuum pump is suspect...
• Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:22:06 -0700
  ...or collapsed hoses ( very rare in my experience ) ..........and the pedal still doesn't seem right ( and you've done the brake booster test...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:02:52 -0700
  ...my cars. Brake fluid should be changed every two years, and this makes it pretty easy. I've cut the hose on mine and...
• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...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: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:16:53 -0400
  ...On > some vehicles the hose is center mounted so with bleeders to and bottom > they can be used on either side. Also can let...
• Vanagon brakes and Vanamoneygon
  Historical mailing list - Victor Valenti
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:05:42 -0800
  Help 84 Vanagon brake problem The next installment Well, It�s been awhile since I got back about my �84 Vanagon brake problems. (pedal...
• breather hose:-)|:-(
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 07:27:24 -0500
  ...Tranny boot, lock-washers, air-filter, and breather hose. All correct parts. That's the good news. The bad news is that my $26...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:20:20 -1000
  ...Good tip on solid pedal, engine not running. > With engine running, my brake pedal almost feels slightly mushy in comparison. > >> Be sure to pause...
• misc.
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 16:27:51 EST
  ...Hmmm, so that might explain the varying degrees of brake boost I had been experiencing :) . Anyway, got hose clamps at the FLAPS and clamped...
• Re: r&r clutch master cylinder Q
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 17 May 2005 12:41:38 -0400
  ...baster to siphon out the brake fluid from the resivour.The bleeding was the hardest.Dont replace the hose that goes from the resivour...
• [f]RE: Lousy idle and sneaky booster leaks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 11:08:44 PST
  ...eliminate the brake system without digging > into the dash: disconnect and plug the engine end of the vacuum line (white > plastic hose in extreme...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:01:03 -0700
  ...a question. >> >> Typically, when I've bled brakes before was to connect a bleed kit >> (hose >> and cup) to the bleeder on one wheel...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:36:13 -0700
  ...I installed a new FTE master cylinder. (same as previous one) Pedal + brakes feel exactly the same! But, it's put my mind at...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:01:27 -0700
  ...If leak were at a brake hydraulic component, and this brought fluid level down below level of braided hose, wouldn't there be enough...
• Re: Bad things come in threes, and two of them are/were in the Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:56:31 -0700
  ...I'm >> going >> to check rear/e-brakes, (auto) tranny and differential, to start. >> >> When I worked on the hoses I only lifted the...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:22:08 -0700
  ...At this time you can wiggle the main fluid hose coming from the brake reservoir and work it off the unit. Clean up the...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 2 May 2005 07:29:09 -0500
  ...Why aren't brakes lines, gas lines, and coolant lines made from copper from the factory? Bceause it'll crack, and it's an...
• Re: To-do list while transaxle is out.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 May 2009 13:02:24 -0400
  Luke, check your rear brake lines. If they are rusty this would be a great time to replace them. It is difficult to do...