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• Re: Help Please, Lost Brakes :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 19:01:46 -0400
  ...and the emergency brake is holding on a incline. It's a 1989 vanagon with the bostig setup. Both front discs and rear drums...
• Re: B-r-r-r-a-a-a-k-e-s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:57:18 -0700
  ...Nothing in the rear >> (SmallCar rear disc brakes). Nothing on the front left. Ah. Drips >> from the front right. Swing around for a better...
• Re: e-brake cable slipping off of brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:44:16 -0400
  ...the wrong side, maybe it will disconnect itself(once again ,slack)To adjust the parking,release the brake and back off on the adjuster...
• Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 May 2020 16:26:54 -0700
  ...I would not have been surprised to discover that My CC Would Not DisEngage >>> with Brake Apply after LED install but what I am...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:36:35 -0800
  The bit about not turning discs or drums is obiously factory made balogna. A good reason, in and of itself, to find an independant...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:44:49 +0200
  ...Ive actually driven a Saab with frontal hand brake. Can you guess how many times during the inspection the inspector told my father that...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:58:37 +0000
  ...The only complaint is that I always seems to have a problem with spilled fluid when I disconnect it from the reservoir, because of...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:31:33 +0200
  Am 13.04.2009 18:24, syncro@gmail.com schrieb: > We don't all need to know who is ordering what. > Agreed. I just...
• Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 14:06:10 +0000
  ...Drum brakes simply offer more surface area for friction and heat dissipation. Disc rely more on physics and clamping forces. Discs are also more...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:32:45 -0600
  I installed the GW big brake kit in 2015, which used Toyota discs, I believe. One issue I had was the caliper bolts came...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:04:10 -0500
  ...A *braked* trailer makes a big difference in our discussion. In fact, a buddy of mine pulls a house trailer that is roughly the...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:42:59 -0500
  ...Disc Brakes - 1988 GL As I understand from Bentley that the bolts securing the brake housing to the spindle frame MUST be replaced once...
• OT - older bus caliper
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:57:18 -0600
  ...70-71? Front disk brake caliper to use on a race car. He says VW used a ATE front disc caliper that had two...
• 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: '88 Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 7 May 2001 20:07:46 -0400
  ...Monday, May 07, 2001 5:52 PM Subject: '88 Brakes > It's time to do a brake job on the van. Any recommendations from...
• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:49:22 +0200
  Hi Ben, I am planning to fabricate my own rear brake disc system, too. I already have my rear hubs machined so that MB...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 01:57:42 -0400
  Josh, Oops, I forgot to add that you *could* move the discs from the '73 to the '68 with no problems, but as I...
• Frustrated with removal of Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Paul B.
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:20:03 -0800
  Hi everyone, After seeing the discussion about removal of the brake drums last week I decided to try and replace my rear brakes. But...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:23:51 -0700
  ...size" the disc brakes, at the same time add vented rotors,  maybe change the rear brakes to discs too and add an...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 May 2016 14:23:51 +0000
  ...Japanese drum brakes self-adjust by > parking brake application. (Google is your friend.) > > < > http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2278383/fixing-drum-brakes-by-backing...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 May 2020 11:12:57 -0400
  ...Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress > > Great look indeed, I looked on AR's website but the wheels don't seem...
• Re: Metalic brakes / Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 02:49:16 EST
  ...caliper grease should be used where the pad backing plate sits in the carrier. >> Regarding disc brakes: While it is possible for a caliper...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:03:12 -0400
  At 08:18 PM 4/8/2009, Robert Fisher wrote... >Hey, some of us like our pRoN. : ) But how are pictures of a Vanagon...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:55:43 -0800
  ...Only if you are checking the voltage available to the SWITCH, with the switch disconnected, would 1V be a bad-thing-not-blaming-the...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:17:13 -0700
  ...the pads should have 'disc brake quiet' sprayed on the back of them. the disc/rotor has to be fairly decent of course. at...
• Re: Front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:10:12 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:33 PM, Troy<colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > I'm going to tackle my front brake pads this...
• Re: Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:56:27 -0700
  ...I have brake lights stuck "ON" and cannot turn them off without disconnecting the battery. I suspect this switch is a brake light switch...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:36:34 -0500
  ...Looks like it's time for brakes in Gringo. Running 14in > > wheels and 185/14 Hankook RA08s. Hearing alot of squealing in the front...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:50:48 -0500
  ...I did trash my clutch that day, but my brakes never faded. It is not a Ferrari, but the stock brakes, properly maintained, are...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2017 to 9 Apr 2017 (#2017-131)
  Historical mailing list - Remy
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:12:13 -0700
  ...Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER? > > Hi Steven, > > Thanks. I disassembled that switch, turned on the van with it disassembled > (green wire disconnected), made ground...
• Re: Brake lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 May 2013 17:48:51 -0700
  ...Brake lights won't turn off So the brake lights on the 87 Westy I gave my daughter and son in law won't...
• Solving disc brake noises!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:15:36 -0700
  Steps to follow for noise free disc brakes. 1. Verify surface condition or rotors. As long as there are no sharp edges they can...
• Re: Brake lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sun, 26 May 2013 08:18:36 +1000
  I had an 'always on' issue when I replaced one of the two brake light switches (which was leaking through it's electrics). Despite...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 18:57:23 EST
  ...He will also get me a price on the Oettinger rear disc brake kits (just for the hell of it). WOW! He's talking...
• Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 22 May 2013 18:33:27 +0000
  ...increase the brake disc's diameter and the > braking forces are enhanced... >    Curious, because Vanagons are  somewhat under equipped with brakes from > the factory > > >
• Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 09:49:03 -0700
  ...Maybe the idea is only partial brake pedal depression? Any thoughts? Another query is from the English Bentley, 47-8. Procedure calls for disconnection...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 10:58:50 -0700
  ...Vanagon Brakes > > Hello > When I brake hard, the front of the van drops down. Because of this I > believe the front disc brakes provide...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 14:32:13 -0700
  ...lever on the porportioning valve, and disconnecting the vacuum line on the booster before bleeding the brakes. Is this important? Brent Christensen '89 GL...
• Re: Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 May 2024 10:43:46 -0500
  ...Brake light problem > > I discovered this afternoon that neither brake light is working on the rear > of the car. Since neither is working, it...
• brake master cylinder; mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Thu, 9 May 2002 01:37:49 -0400
  ...the brake fluid was dark and looked a lot worse than I would have expected it to be after 2 years. Discussed replacing the...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:14:39 -0700
  ...t let anyone step on your brake pedal when the pads are out or when the disc is not between the pads in the...
• Re: big brakes enginering...?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:25:37 -0500
  ...lighter pedal, yes, but I wonder how that affects brake modulation. 2010/2/12 Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> > since I got a...
• Re: Westy Xmas presents
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:42:31 -0700
  ...That very closely describes my current Westy.... > > However, you forgot a few: > > Rear Disc brakes > Reccaro seats > Propane heater > GPS is nice, but you...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:04:57 -0400
  ...Disc Brake Setup Photos > At 09:29 PM 4/8/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote... >>The meaning of the word has expanded to cover...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:56:09 -0700
  ...after that I will disconnect it... and then time will tell On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 3:23 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox...
• Re: Name that part...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:57:28 +0000
  ...the big disc part that sits between the rear > wheel stud > and the wheel bearing housing? The part where the brake shoes > are located...
• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 16:39:58 -0400
  ...the splines in the rear? Need info to advance my rear disc brake project. > > TIA, > BenT > San Francisco Ben, The shaft diameter is different...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:48:50 -0400
  ...to > suddenly lose engine power AND revert you to non-power disc brakes. I > personally would tee off the fuel pressure regulator connection point...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:12:49 -0400
  ...On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 10:57 AM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello people, > > I have small car disc brakes...
• !985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lyle Lathem
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:17:46 -0600
  ...foot on the brake is constant and solid with no bleed down. I have driven it with the booster disconnected and I can really...
• Brake dilemna continnued.............
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:23:57 -0500
  ...to disconnect and plug right behind the check valve where the booster vac line goes through, start the car, and feel the brakes. Felt...
• Cheap big brake kits & SA alloys in SF BayArea
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 20:45:06 EST
  ...Big Brake kit for Syncros is $475. Two wheel drive vans (86-91) $575 Better package deal if you are willing to buy the...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:42:20 -0400
  ...Japanese drum brakes self-adjust by parking brake application. (Google is your friend.) > > <http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2278383/fixing-drum-brakes-by-backing...
• Re: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0500
  ...is flushed? I don't bleed the master (brake or clutch) unless I've disconnected a line at the master. If you're into...
• Re: great brake line flare information here
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:06:22 -0500
  ...You'll take the responsibility for someone's death due to brake failure, then? I chose not to remain silent when obviously incorrect, and...
• Braking Distance
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 9 Aug 2020 17:41:41 +0000
  ...The brakes are stock except for slotted front discs. The wheels are 16" with new 215/70/60 tires. I sped up to the...
• small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:57:57 -0400
  Hello people, I have small car disc brakes all around and my brakes would make an intermittent grinding sound but it would be brief...
• Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 06:39:48 -0700
  ...I also got around bleeding brakes. I did have to disconnect the brake line, but I stuck the rubber bleeder screw on the line...
• Re: Brake pressure bleeder attachment
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:57:45 -0700
  ...Brake pressure bleeder attachment > > So, yet another cool vanagon dude, Alistair Bell, helps me out and > suggests that what I really need is a...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 01:41:41 +0000
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