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• Re: new owner
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 12:00:16 CDT
  ...okie dokie. :) >Pulling up the road toward my house, hit the brakes and the damn brake >light came on. ... >But why does the light...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:18:41 -0700
  I would think that if the inside diameter is the same then there shouldn't be any problem with using stainless brake lines. How...
• Re: Help with dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 17 Nov 94 10:38:28 PST
  > > I've rebuilt all my wheel cyliders and my brakes STILL drag! Should I put > some grease in the cylider after I've cleaned...
• Re: Speakin' of brakes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:24:23 -0800 (PST)
  Steven, when you say the brakes are still not tight enough do you mean there is more pedal travel than you would like? Try...
• 90 Vanagon--Brake Lights Died
  Historical mailing list - Suzanne Hackett
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 20:55:16 +0000
  ...The exterior brake lights stopped working today. I checked the fuse--fine, also assume the bulbs are okay since both brake lights are out...
• Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 11:36:04 -0700
  ...Steve --- Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I have an 84' Westy. > > Need some help with my spongy feeling brakes. > Here is...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:45:31 -0400
  Hi Dennis and others, I disconnected the horn relay again and the brake light behavior is the same. I made sure the horn wires...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:38:31 -0700
  ...That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on) Yah, I swapped out my old style brake handle for a newer type...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 21:18:15 -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: Third Brake Light
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 02:44:01 EST
  ...I'm assuming I can tap into the existing brake electrical wiring without much trouble. >> use a 3rd brake light (roof mounted) from a...
• e-brake plastic guides? dealer only?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:50:50 -0700
  In the emergency brake cable system are two plastic guides that transition the cable from the "T" junciton into the cables that snake their...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:38:16 +0000
  ...When everything is in good shape with the rear brakes no periodic adjustment of the hand brake should be needed. Which parking brake lever...
• air in the brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David SIDOTE
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 21:16:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I took it apart and sure enough the inside was soaked with brake fluid and caked on brake dust. I got new shoes and...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 08:20:53 -0700
  Volks, Had the SA Big Brake Kit sold by Go Westy installed by them a bit over a week ago. Having put approx 1000...
• Re: Brake bleeding tips
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 07:59:20 -0500
  Craig, To get the air out of the lines/brake components you need to bleed brakes in a sequence starting from a point furthest...
• Re: Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:18:44 -0800
  ...Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake > > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@gmail.com...
• Why rear brakes are evil, and how to make them good.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:06:41 -0400
  Rear brakes on a Vanagon have probably driven me more crazy than any other part of the van. You can put all new brake...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
  One thing about drum brakes is that rarely can they be made right just by changing shoes. There are a number of parts that...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:26:49 -0700
  ...that never would get really stelllar brake performance. It worked, and it stopped, but you couldn't stand on the brake so hard that...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:03:39 +0000
  ...One or two hard stops in traffic?...normal stock brakes > >> will > >> handle that...Pushing it at 90mph down Tioga Pass?.....No Vanagon > >> Big Brake...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 9 Apr 2018 18:00:56 +0000
  ...When the brakes are cool, at low speed, push > progressively harder on the brake pedal. If the rotors are warped, you > should feel it...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:30:32 -0700
  ...I'd guess you let some air into the brake lines. Bleeding brakes takes some meticulous attention to every second of the job, it...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:31:29 -0800
  When I replaced my front bearing and disc rotor a couple of years ago, I don't remember having to remove the brake line...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:35:46 -0500
  ...Just bought a new bottle a few days ago when I bled the brake lines after changing out the brake master cyinder on my...
• Replacing steel brake lines with copper alloy?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:16:28 -0400
  ...I agree that pure copper is a really bad choice for brake lines... the first link below is from copper.org, and talks about...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:06:42 -0500
  Could be a bad brake booster. The valving has a problem and vacuum is holding it down. Turn off engine and try it. If...
• Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:22:20 -0700
  ...I don't recognize this brake sound. It's not a typical high pitched brake squeal. Hopefully list wisdom can some light. I drive...
• Brake warning light on while driving
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 1 May 2022 18:19:22 -0500
  ...The emergency brake was not on. I finally learned to ignore it as there was no drag nor effect on the brake system with...
• Re: Rear brake drum/shoe replacement - bleed brakes? grrr
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:43:12 -0700
  ...https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/compact-european-pressure-brake-bleeder/018222sch01a/ I've got a soft pedal too. I replaced a brake...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:20:03 -0500
  how new are your front brake pads? might be the source of your problem. later, jess 89 carat On Nov 12, 2004, at 4...
• Brake Problem , 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:35:05 -0800
  ...The brakes mostly work ok driving around but if I put the tranny in neutral as I slow for a stop the brakes will...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:28:16 -0600
  2001 Passat brakes: Braking System: *Power assisted, dual circuit* Front Discs: *Ventilated, 282.5 mm x 25 mm (11.1" x 1")* Rear Discs...
• Brakes sticking...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 11:45:01 -0700
  I noticed the other day that one of the front brakes seems to be sticking. The alloy wheel getting too hot to touch just...
• Brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:04:41 -0500
  Hello All, My brakes seem to be making a scratching/grinding noise. It is coming from the front right brake. It's a light...
• Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:03:49 -0500
  ...Is it possible to install rear disc brakes for 14� wheels? Can front disc brakes be retrofitted to replace the rear drums? I know...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 06:04:29 -0400
  ...Foot actuated parking brake > Just wondered if anyone has ever successfully modified the parking > brake to a foot-pedal type. How I would love...
• Re: 87 disk brake issue
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:53:45 +0000
  ...87 disk brake issue insert a flat screw driver and push back both brake pads ?
• 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:09:01 -0600
  I've got to tear into the rear brake on Ol' Red. I hesitate to ask - but: Anyone have a copy of or a...
• Parking brake
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 17:11:10 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone else have big feet like me and find that they are continually kicking the plastic parking brake cover across the van? Is...
• Rubber versus steel braided brake hoses
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 06:03:30 -0800
  Would there be any difference in length between a front rubber brake hose and a front steel braided brake hose for a 91 Vanagon...
• Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:35:56 -0700
  Just wondered if anyone has ever successfully modified the parking brake to a foot-pedal type. How I would love to loose the hand...
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:43:16 -0500
  ...Here's what I found with the brake system: The rear brakes look great. Slightest amount of wear on the shoes (PO had said...
• Re: Soggy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:40:10 -0400
  Yah, the "problem" is that I have another vanagon with awesome brakes. Both are 91 syncros. The one with the mushy brakes is the...
• shifting brake pressure regulator lever before bleeding brake system
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 21:46:59 -0500
  The Bentley (yeah, finally got it!) says that when bleeding the brake system, one must "push lever on brake pressure regulator in direction of...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:09:59 -0500
  marty wrote: > Hi List!! I have a dumb question, is it ok to bleed the rear brakes with the > wheels off (drums on)? Sure...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:47 -0400
  ...Back when drum brakes were used for front wheels where most of the work gets done and cars didn't have vacuum-assisted brakes...
• upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:12:32 -0400
  ...1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley kits) 3) somehow get...
• Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 13:51:26 -0700
  At 13:16 21-07-98 -0700, Robert Lilley wrote: >I looked at receipt for brake work from the PO of my 88 vanagon...
• Re: Brake light comes on at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 May 2002 10:46:30 -0400
  ...Brake light comes on at low revs My brake light is coming on at low revs, even when I am not using the brake...
• Re: '80 Westfalia: have to replace master brake cyl and brake shoes in back
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 23:32:46 -0600
  ...Is this job doable? My mechanic did the Brake MC for $75 including the part. That leaves him $925.00 to do your rear...
• Re: front brake and rotor job
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 23:21:46 -0500
  ...front brake and rotor job > > Does anyone know of a web page with instructions and photos for a front > brake and rotor job for...
• Re: Brake dust indicator
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:42:52 +0000
  ...I have also seen this happen when corrosion or precipitate gets in the brake fluid. Air in the brake lines can also cause this...
• Re: Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 10:40:39 -0700
  Jeffrey R wrote: > > I'm running DOT 4 brake fluid in my Vanagon brake system. While looking for > DOT4 at Pep Boys I found...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:45:24 -0700
  re "So reassuring to be riding around on '60's era brakes...." Lol. More like 70's era brakes. In the 60's Old...
• Re: Rear brake drum/shoe replacement - bleed brakes? grrr
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:12:05 -0500
  Historically I've run a hose to a jar of brake fluid, had a second person pump the brake pedal, open the bleed screw...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:43:54 -0400
  ...Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis I have a n 1984 Westy and have been having a braking problem. When the brakes are applied normally...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 14:21:49 -0500 (EST)
  My 66 bus came with a 68 fornt end on it but it did not have disc brakes, however, i have been told it...
• Re: Installing SA big brakes (on a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 15:18:36 EDT
  In a message dated 10/14/02 12:09:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sanfordachulwolf@YAHOO.COM writes: << Question, I had the big brakes...
• Fw: Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Tue, 7 May 2002 07:44:35 -0500
  ...This setup > > >would be comparable to the 993 turbo brakes and will fit your wheels. > > > > > >Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, > > >hydraulik...
• Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 May 2020 15:51:18 -0600
  ...of My BrakeLight switch to Ground & mounted it up under Dash so now when Brakes are applied the FootWell Glows & when Brakes are Off...