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Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:52:38 -0800
...end of the brake shoes. My understanding is that this would help ensure more of the shoe contacts the drum. Does adding spacers accomplish...
Re: are rear brakes self adjusting?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 14:35:51 -0500
...david At 01:34 PM 12/28/2000, Daniel Schmitz wrote: >The rear brakes have a mechanism that is supposed to increase the >distance...
Re: Rear Drum removal
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 6 May 1998 15:41:04 -0700
On Wed, 6 May 1998, Kenn Draymon wrote: > I'm having a heck of a time removing the brake drum from my '85 > GL...
Re: REAR WHEEL WOBBLE
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 18:38:16 -0500
...Had the rear brakes done (new drums and shoes), new emergency brake cable, R & R the power steer rack and had the CVs repacked...
Rusty Drums & Hubs
Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
Thu, 21 May 1998 13:07:43 -0700
Well, I decided to replace my rear brake shoes last night. I did the passenger side first. I had a few choice words for...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:42:45 -0700
...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? > In a message dated 3/26/2010 3:50:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > janne.ruohomaki@GMAIL.COM...
Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:16:37 +0000
...anywhere on the planet with parking brake > > on > > > only one wheel. > > > > > > Obviously, a careful, drums off, rear brake inspection is in order. > > > I wouldn...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:02:37 -0700
...Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions? > Maybe i'm just thinking to hard on this one..... > But couldn't you actually prevent them from getting...
Re: My Brakes are Frozen
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:21:25 -0600
...Beer, Bentley and a Big hammer! Took the right rear wheel off and gave the drum a few gentle whacks (didn't want to...
Re: Brakes Stuck.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:06:50 -0500
...All it takes is moisture on > > the rear brake shoes and a little time to rust the suckers to the > > drum. Last time it...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:38:30 -0700
...and if I touch a brake, I change the brake fluid to that wheel at least. but 'do it right' with the rear brakes...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/tech/brakes_rear.gif Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 20, 2012 o godz. 19:35 Dennis Haynes...
Adjusting rear brakes post bearing job
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 30 May 2017 09:35:46 -0600
...off the rear automatic adjuster to get the drum off. I didn't touch the brake adjustment, was just doing brakes/CV lubrication. Reading...
Re: First Time Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:16:01 -0600
...I assume it will all transfer to your '88 (I haven't seen any major >> rear-brake differences described in Bentley or Haynes). >> >> Tim >> >> >> >
Re: Removing rear brake drums?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:40:41 EST
Larry, Why buy something close when you can buy the right size? If you already have the SAE size that's great. If you...
Re: Rear axle
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:56:05 -0600
...the axle nuts? If it is to get the brake drums off the rear you don't have to remove the axles nuts! John...
Re: Handbrake Problem - Can't figure it out...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:25:06 -0500
...I > also replaced both rear drums with new drums and > installed new rear brakes. I have tried adjustment as > well - all that does is...
Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:16:21 -0600
...How brake adjusters work for Vanagon Rear Drum Brakes > > | | | > How brake adjusters work for Vanagon Re... > | > > > The author is saying that to adjust rear...
Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:12:43 -0400
...This even fits with new drums. Make sure the drums are within spec and check the cables. Lubricate the arm for the hand brake...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
that sounds like a great trip ! yeah, get, if you can find one, a GOOD shop to do a proper rear-drums-off brake...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:47:30 -0400
...brake pretty hard > and see if you feel pulsation there.. > if you do ..it is for sure associated with one or both rear drums...
Re: rear brakes ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:50:18 -0700
...rear brakes ? > > >Pretty much what everyone has said. Don't be afraid to whack the drum. I >used a piece of 2x2 oak that...
I am selling some Vanagon parts at the Manassas Bug Out 53 see you there...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 23 May 2003 15:33:22 EDT
...set of used rear brake drums 1 set L/R rear hub/brake backing plate/bearing housing assembly with brake hardware from an 88...
Re: Low brake pedal
Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:03:11 -0700 (MST)
On Wed, 2 Apr 1997, Suniga, Durby wrote: > Hi, > > What would cause 'low brake pedal'? > > I just got new rear drums & brake shoes. I...
Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 05:24:54 -0800
...the rear most shoe to contact the bearing hub before the shoes fully engage the drum. When this happens, the parking brake handle will...
Re: emergency brakes
Historical mailing list - H R
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:14:04 -0800
...If your drum is worn down, replace it. Sometimes brake shoes are glazed from heat or contaminants. Replace them. Get a rear brake hardware...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 6 May 2016 13:10:12 -0700
...Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function >> (purpose) >> From: musomuso@gmail.com >> To: d23haynes57@hotmail.com >> CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:56 -0400
...Someone on the list recommended adjusting the rear drums properly. > > That is where all of the problems were. I have seen the rear brakes...
SUCCESS: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 22:05:06 +0000
...brake adjusters work for Vanagon Rear Drum Brakes > > | | | > How brake adjusters work for Vanagon Re... > | > > > The author is saying that to adjust rear drum...
Re: Beetle discs
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:05:11 EDT
...engine had drums, the S models>> IIRC no US Spec Type I (aircooled beetles) came with front or rear disc brakes. The US Spec...
Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:01:46 -0700
...They > were original rear drums, as the van only has 60,000 original miles on it. > The rears were probably due for replacement anyway...
Re: Rear wheel noise
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 14 May 2021 09:04:20 -0400
...much axial play when you pull out on the drum? > > And is the brake backing plate in good condition? Any rub marks on that...
Re: Brake drums warped - machining?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:50:40 -0700
...A bad rear bearing can cause the hub to wobble and make it feel like a warped drum. With the rear wheels off the...
Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:04:21 -0400
...Most folks that > complain about Vanagon brakes have rear that are nor working properly, the > wrong shoes, and drums that are worn oversized. VW...
rear brakes
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:05:49 EDT
Is there a way to adjust the "star wheel" without pulling the drum (and I now know, the hub) off? If so, what is...
Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:05:18 -0600
...I got the Bentley out and it says to loosen off the brakes by moving the star adjuster through the hole in the backing...
Re: diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:27:38 -0700
...brake/rear shoes first. If parking brake was on for an extended period, a shoe(s) could be stuck rubbing against a drum(s...
Re: Rear brake questions
Historical mailing list - Dan Dutcher
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:48:10 -0700
On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > Hi all, > I'm doing a rear brake job...
Rear Disc Brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:53:12 -0700
Just thought I would ask if anyone out there has tackled a rear drum to disc conversion. If so what parts did you use...
Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:29:03 -0400
...Could it be the rear drum is rubbing against the inner pad? How should I resolve this? I thought the rear brakes were self...
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
...sells. >> > > Stock rear vanagon brakes are shoe/drum, not pad/rotor like the fronts. > Driving that far with the E-brake on may have...
YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:26:31 -0700
...And I planned on doing the rear brakes when we return, ordering the parts from a known good source. Now I have to find...
Re: Eccentric hub?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:47:52 -1000
...usual suspects are out of round drum'/s, rotors with excessive runnout or varying thickness , and those sorts of 'brake' things.' but also .. a...
Re: Rusty Drums & Hubs
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 21 May 1998 17:26:57 -0700
...You adjust the shoes until they just *barely* drag on the drum. Once that's done, it's done. The brake pedal dropping to...
Re: adjusting rear brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:20:22 -0500
...If the brakes are set up correctly including the hand brake cable they will adjust themselves. The cables get adjusted while the drums are...
Re: Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 11 May 2003 12:20:10 -0700
...Rear Brakes > Well, one does not HAVE to remove the hub cum brake drum, but it is a lot > easier and less abusive to...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
...Also, while doing the brakes check the archives for my instructions lubricating the rear bearings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Vanagon rear brakes
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 13 Feb 1995 21:55:12 -0800 (PST)
David Kao writes: > > I just checked around for prices of drums and shoes. This is what I got: > > VW dealer: drum : $178.95 each...
Re: Brakes still going to the floor
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:14:28 -0400
Are the rear brakes adjusted properly? Oftentimes slack rear shoes will cause the brake pedal to sink before catching. Adjust rear brakes after loosening...
Re: Mechanic in Knox, TN?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 18:07:36 -0500
...the rear turned out to be a leaky brake cylinder (brake fluid + brake dust = little bumps inside the drum "pinging" against the brake shoes...
Re: Brakes Stuck.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:53:12 -0800
...All it takes is moisture on >the rear brake shoes and a little time to rust the suckers to the >drum. Last time it...
Vanagon wheel and TEMP guage questions
Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 12:03:09 EST
...Does anyone know the consequences of removing the rear bolts that position the brake drums on a Vanagon? I have some 16 Inch MErcedes...
Reminders for Newbies (and a few Oldies as well)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:41:35 -0500
...THE REAR AXLE NUT TO CHANGE THE REAR BRAKES!! That said, here is the reason. On the face of the brake drum there is...
Fwd: Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:04:34 -0700
...Your newish FRONT brakes are not affected by this. You need to pull REAR drums, inspect, and do whatever that tells you. -------- Original Message...
Mushy brake pedal question
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:52:52 -0800
...After completing a *complete* front brake job (new rotors, semi-metallic pads, caliper rebuild), I adjusted up the rear brakes in an attempt to...
Re: Substitute tool question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:20:13 EDT
...Danno, you do not need to remove the axle hub nut to service the rear brakes. The brake drum is not held on by...
Serious brake question
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:32:42 -0500
...The rear drums are adjusted, and the e brake holds on the third click. The only thing that i can think of is just...
Re: NEED HELP
Historical mailing list - Sam_Scholten
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 09:24:04 -0400
On Thu, 8 Oct 1998, Tony DeMille wrote: > If I just had my rear brakes done is the pedal supposed to "bob" or > "pulse...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Aug 2003 - Special issue (#2003-795)
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 16:53:39 -0400
...I > > also replaced both rear drums with new drums and > > installed new rear brakes. I have tried adjustment as > > well - all that does is...
Freeing Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - mwilliamson
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 09:41:34 -0700
...Front brakes pads went as smoothly as always. However, when I tried to tackle the rear brakes, the drum is on so tight that...