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• Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:59:28 -0800
  On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 10:22 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > I drive/use brakes for ~ 10 minutes, then when...
• Re: Brake Lights Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:44:11 -0500
  The brake lights are activated by two pressure switches on the master cylinder. Both have to fail to be a problem. Check bulbs/sockets...
• one happy (sort of) vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:43:15 -0500
  ...Well, this guy had to replace the star adjusters and OVER TIGHTENED the rear brakes. Now the hand brake won't move to the...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:52:17 -0500
  If you pump the brakes, does the pedal come up to where you think it ought to be? Mike > On my 85 Wolfie Auto...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:31:22 -0400
  ...On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Kim Brennan wrote: > Well my 91 passenger syncro sprung a leak on one of the brake...
• forgot to loosen the parking brake adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 16:42:42 -0400
  Hello all, Rather than tire talk, I'm feeling a brake discussion. ;) I replaced my rear shoes, drums and cylinders on my 1991 Gl...
• Re: Frozen parking Brake
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:22:01 -0400
  My '77 westy has been sitting (with the parking brake on) since December in cold and wet western NY. The Parking brake is locked...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:28:20 -0800
  ...In fact, the brakes act like they aren't adjusting at all. No hand brake friction at all, and the brakes need to be...
• Brake Line replacement update, need help in figuring this out...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 23:31:32 -0500
  I am looking at purchasing these brake line replacement systems, option 1 DOT Approved Braided Lines/Copper Lines, Feedback welcomed. DOT Approved Braided Brake...
• Re: spongie brakes
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 12:07:04 -0500
  Got a chance to test my brakes the other day. Was gathering speed on the freeway up a hill and shortly after I crest...
• Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 May 2007 22:12:08 -0700
  I learned lots about brakes driving my racecar in road races.. a few basics.. Softer pads work better when cold, but of course, they...
• Serious brake question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:32:42 -0500
  Volks, I am having a brake issue with my 81 that is truly puzzling. I have done brake work on several vanagons, and seem...
• Brakes and Adding Alcohol
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:54:10 -0700
  ...I've never had front brakes last more than 20-25k!! There are no sounds to make us think the brakes are bad... it...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:36:54 -0400
  ...This will be further enhanced by the larger rotor diameter and the larger brake pad surface. With disc brakes there should almost no piston...
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:12:58 -0500
  I have found a very strainge vibration with vanagon brakes. The cause turned out to be grease on the rear shoes. This gease was...
• Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:28:45 -0700
  Twice I heated the brakes in my old two wheel drive westy to the point of Oh Dear! Coming down into Shelter Cove on...
• Re: [Syncro] new brakes grind in tight turns when backing up
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:21:28 -0700
  ...I just did a complete brake job on the front brakes. > > New rotors, rebuilt calipers, new brake pads. Everything is fine, except > > when I...
• Re: Speaking of weird brake behaviors...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 14:30:17 -0700
  I would start my search at the vaccuum lines for the power brake booster. Also, the one-way check valve in that line, back...
• Re: More brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:23:23 -0700
  John, >Have someone keep the brake fluid reservoir full while you bleed the >system. Use a clear soft drink bottle and a piece of...
• Re: Blinkers, Flashers, and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Thu, 11 May 2006 13:14:43 -0400
  ...Check out the new MSN Search! >http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ You might have a bad Brake light switch...
• Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:47:14 -0600
  ...Think of brakes negatively. Use them sparingly. > > My father is an adherent of that philosophy. He'd often get 100K > miles out of his...
• Re: JUST BRAKES franchise warning!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:32:36 +1300
  >Like a genius I left my parking brake up for one last time and >overheated my rear brakes. The brake pedal went to the...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:08:50 -0700
  ...Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long) > I did grab the hand brake, and all that happened was a tremendous howling > noise that woke up the entire...
• Brake fluid capacity of Clutch/Brake circuits
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:18:10 -0800
  Hi, Where I live (small town Western Canada), supply chain is a problem and no-one has DOT 4 brake fluid.� I replaced my...
• Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:56:53 -0600
  This weekend I am changing my back brake pads and am planning on replacing the brake fluid while I am at it. The Bentley...
• Re: resurfacing/machining brake rotors
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:30:23 -0700
  ...the resurfaced brake rotors. I see the wisdom in your advice. However, on your website (http://www.euromog.com) you list "Complete brake system...
• 82 westy brake troubles...2nd master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 21:50:28 -0800
  ...New seals on the front calipers(didn't need them)new rubber brake hoses,new rotors and pads. Rear brakes appear to be fine...
• Squish...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:10:13 -0400
  ...I don't notice it sinking if I suddenly hit the brakes, or it I pump the brakes. No leaks at the wheels. Fluid...
• Brake Cylinder Change Web Site
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 May 2002 15:06:48 -0500
  Down to the nitty gritty, my brakes have had for some time that syndrome of one minute theres brakes, and the next minute not...
• Re: Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 19:02:06 -0400
  ...The rear brakes are *supposed* to self-adjust, but that doesn't always work.
• SUCCESS: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Sep 2022 22:05:06 +0000
  ...Next, I found a nice 10° slope which ended in a flat parking lot.  Used Vice-Grips to hold e-brake rod and 10...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:49:45 +0000
  On my Vanagon (88) there are switched on both the brake and clutch pedals for the cruise control. I know this because they are...
• Re: parking fish?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:40:43 -0500
  ...IF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT LIGHTS UP WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING, ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS MAY HAVE FAILED. FIRST...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:25:46 -0700
  ...I don't think you actually had brake fad. 30 minutes of not using brakes.. ( provided the system is working like it should ) is...
• Re: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:27:28 -0500
  ...This includes brake shoe and pads, with very poor quality material. Factory brake material is the only thing I will put on a few...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 14 May 2019 22:42:20 -0600
  Brake Light Warning Light won't turn off ~ Have checked switched switch under E'Brake Handle & it seems to be functioning properly & Switch on...
• Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:12:23 -0600
  Just a quick two questions to add to this brake fluid discussion. How much brake fluid do I need for a complete change? Is...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 12:57:32 PST
  >> >>another weirder answer to the missing brake fluid could be that the BRAKE >>master is leaking into the booster, hence the dissapearing fluid. >> >>Anyone...
• Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:33:40 -0400
  OK gang - brake fluid on the driver's side floor by the brake pedal - Master Cylinder? I hear hissing when from the reservoir area...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:54:35 -0500
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping Do you gear down and use engine braking in addition to using your regular breaks...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:10:46 -0400
  ...The models listed above with the three terminal brake sensors also had the parking brake actuate the brake warning light. From '85, the two...
• Re: Brakes inconsistent
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 09:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The problem > > > is resolved after a pump or two when brake pressure is returned. > > snip... > > > Mark, have you been losing brake fluid? Any wetness...
• Re: Brake Fluid ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 09:28:12 PDT
  > The Bently Mannual states that only Dot 4 brake fluid be applied to > Vanagons. Does anyone know the difference between Dot 3 & Dot 4...
• Re: Squealing Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 12:05:07 -1000
  > That said, a brake squeal is caused by vibration, which may be due to any > number of factors, including worn or missing brake hardware...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:51:04 -0700
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping Do you gear down and use engine braking in addition to using your regular breaks...
• Re: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 15:18:52 -0400
  Tom- Here are the general "to-do's" in a GOOD brake job: Buy OEM-VW pads and hardware Have the rotors/drums turned...
• Re: HELP!! Big Bad Brake Clunking Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:49:00 -0500
  Stefan- Sounds like you need two things...new rear shoes/hardware, and some lubrication/movement in the parking brake cables. It sounds like the...
• Re: Parking brake cable stretch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:04:27 -0800
  ...PO had brake shoes replaced but the mechanic did not do the parking brake correctly. There is a lever in each drum that pushes...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 19:22:37 -0700
  > Although the gas savings may be negligible, you'll get extended service > out > of your clutch by coasting and using the brakes. > > I'll...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 5 May 2018 15:08:00 +0000
  ...Brake fluid Can one mix Dot 3 and Dot 4 brake fluid in a Vanagon brake system, or is that not recommended? Dave B.
• Wolfsburg suspension & brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Bissell
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 02:13:08 -0400
  I have just bought a '87 Wolfsburg,[116k miles...really] and I have questions about the stock suspension and brakes. 1. Is the suspension...
• Brake Warning Light Stays On
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:19:41 EDT
  ...There is low brake fluid level indicator fitted and when I disconnect the lead to the hand brake switch the light still glows but...
• Brake master cylinder switches
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 19:46:18 -0400
  I just received my new brake master cylinder, and I noted that the brake light switches have 3 pins, compared to 2 pins on...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:01:40 -0700
  ...same for the parking brake as noted above ....don't park a car with excessively hot brakes and put on the parking brake. not...
• Re: spongie brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:47:48 -0500
  Paul Gilland wrote: > Yesterday I hit the brakes hard in my 83.5 waterboxer Westie to avoid > an accident. Thankfully, the accident was avoided...
• Brake Life
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 06:12:47 -0800
  How long do Vanagon brakes typically last? I had to R&R an outer front wheel bearing last weekend and picked up a set...
• Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:46:49 -0700
  ...I may have to do this however as room to do brake work is limited. The UCA bushings should be doable but rear brake...
• Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:49:24 -0600
  ...I'll throw in the braided stainless steel brake lines. $100 the pair. You pay shipping. Salt Lake City. Bob > OK gang - brake fluid...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:05:24 -0700
  ...Some brake tech/ideas (long) > > > > > >> Brakes are fairly straight forward..no pun intended. > >> > >> The brakes on my 84 are in perfect shape, and they...
• RE: BRAKES FOR E VANS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 97 19:20:30 UT
  ...Personally, with the current brake materials and the long life most brake systems give, rotors are really consumable items and should be treated as...