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• Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon => DIY Everytime
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:21:15 -0600
  ...I don't recommend turning rotors unless there is a problem such as scoring (you can deglaze them with sandpaper if you wish). Regards...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:02:16 -0400
  ...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: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 15:24:21 -0600
  I tried a set of double the price metallic brakes with new rotors, and everything else new on my 83 Westy. I never got...
• Re: Sherri the Skylight Gal broken down in Lodi, CA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Jul 2015 23:52:50 -0400
  ...Jason Newton has spoken to her; they think her distributor rotor is shorting to ground. Anyone nearby Chehalis with a cap and rotor could...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:57:51 -0400
  ...That image near the bottom of the pump rotor with three of the five rollers, and the housing it spins in -- that pump shoves...
• Re: I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:19:00 -0500
  ...50 degree >new rotor, dist cap, leads and plugs. >the idle is rough and tends to slowly increase then decrease. >air and vacuum lines...
• 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:25:16 -0700
  ...Changed the; plugs cap and rotor wires oxygen sensor temp II sensor idle switch works Not sure what to look at anymore Best wishes...
• 1987 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:20:40 -0400
  ...Power mirrors, locking diff, new exhaust, trans, clutch, brakes(rotors & drums). 104K miles. Van is located in eastern PA. Call Joe at (215) 529...
• 90 V'gon bad gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:56:28 EDT
  ...cap/rotor, and the plugs/plug wires. What else should I check?
• 84 Vanagon missing throughout driving range?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 19:11:01 -0700
  Hey ya'll I changed my spark plugs cap and rotor the other day and now my van is running hotter and seem's...
• Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 19:07:04 -0800
  ...It occurred to me that I hadn't changed the plugs or distributor cap and rotor for about 20k miles. How often do you...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 10:21:50 -0400
  How do you like you S.A. big brakes? Do you have any issues with them? How long have you had them? Did they...
• Re: ignition woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:54:38 -0500
  ...Lack of maintenance and possibly bad distributor bushings burned up the rotor which contributed to bad running and a no start. The 25 amp...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:29:36 -0400
  ...A few gaskets and seals, a spring loaded > pressure relief valve, a stator, a rotor, and some vanes to go in the > rotor. > > The...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:13:07 -0700
  ...Slightly larger pads and 15mm thick rotors > provide some improved heat dissipation. It is real important for the rear > brakes to be working properly...
• A Front Wheel Bearings Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:01:14 -0700
  ...Recently got some new rotors and new front bearings. Today I installed the races for the bearings in the hubs. Although I've never...
• 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: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:43 -0600
  ...caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > >> Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further >> out as well. They will rub against the wheel...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 09:56:05 -0500
  ...A few drops of oil on the felt button under the rotor at every oil change (per owners manual). If you have the right...
• Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:08:27 -0600
  ...It gets a little more complex if you need to turn the rotors but still less that 2 hours turn around (other than trip...
• Re: Pics of New Rotors
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:14:00 -0600
  I'm not with my Bentley right now, nor do I recollect if that is a major problem with Michael's new rotors. Can...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 10:11:25 -0500
  ...a new rotor! I think if the source is electrical it can be many things.. Christopher 82 Westfalia
• gas mileage dropped to 17 from 19/20 why
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:32:10 -0800
  ...I have changed the plugs, cap, rotor, O2 sensor. Does any one have a fix for this one? TIA Jere 90 Carat-a-version...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:52:14 -0700
  ...however the crossvented rotors would be helpful in preventing brake fade going up and down the hills they call the rockies in this area...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 May 2014 06:17:02 -0700
  ...Another symptom you may be encountering here is warped rotors, oscillating as the wheel turns, a wobble that pushs the brake pistons way back...
• Re: Uneven Brake pad wear
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:56:06 -0800
  Look at the rotor surface. There may be something wrong with the contact face, especially if the rotors were turned. Brake lathes can be...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:28:06 -0800
  ...If the Ignition Wires and/or Rotor look suspect, I change them out as well. Never tried the alcohol/gas trick myself though. Works...
• Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:34:41 +0000
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• Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:02:10 -0700
  Hello Folks, Has anyone ever substituted an Audi 200/5000 disc in place of the South African big brake kit discs? Theoretically, they should...
• Re: '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors -
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 18:32:55 -0400
  It seems we all must of salivated at the price, 'cause I also ordered my set today in the A.M. . I'll let...
• Bosch part numbers
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  18 Aug 96 01:00:31 EDT
  ...Does anybody know what the Bosch part numbers are for the distributor cap, rotor, points and condenser for a Bosch 050 distrubutor? They're...
• Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 15:50:16 -0400
  ...I thought that they were different because I know that the rotors are different. Can anyone confirm either way? Larry
• please help-caliper torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:46:24 -0800
  ...Does anyone have torque specs for the front caliper bolt that secures the caliper after you swing it down and over the pads/rotor...
• disk brake temp
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:08:41 -0400
  ...How much do yours drag? Just replaced the rotors and pads and totally collapsed caliper. Jeff 87 Westy GL
• Re: alternator installation
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:00:22 -0700
  ...Mark Tom Hargrave wrote: > .............. > > But a alternator rotor retains so little magnetism that it usually takes a > small amount of current to start one...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:20:31 -0500
  Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further out as well. They will rub against the wheel if you use a...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:09:44 -0400
  ...Should I get a new caliper and if I do should I replace the rotor and if I replace the rotor should I get...
• Re: Valve adjusting--What am I doing wrong?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:09:57 -0400
  ...Align distributor rotor with line on distributor. > Go to cylinder 1. Loosen the nut, take a screwdriver to loosen the valve. > Insert feeler gauge...
• Re: Brake Pads and Rotor Turning
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:01:14 -0500
  The '86 I sold had its original rotors on it and they were never turned. 140K or so. Probably 3 sets of pads. Jay...
• I-4 rough idle question....
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:22:57 -0800
  ...50 degree new rotor, dist cap, leads. Plugs a month old. the idle is rough, tends to slowly increase then decrease. air and vacuum...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
  What that means is the calipers were used on a car sold in the US--unlike the SA kits--so the pads and rotors...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:26:51 -0700
  No doubt it's a warped rotor--a common problem with these vans Even if it's just one, I'd replace both since...
• Front wheel dust caps.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 03:13:17 -0400 (EDT)
  Anyone know an easy way to remove the dust caps on the front whels? I'm tying to replace the rotors in my westy...
• '87 syncro FS in Minneapolis
  Historical mailing list - mark fisher
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 06:55:52 -0400
  '87 syncro weekender (not pop top) new tires, waterpump, master cylinder, exhaust, front rotors and pads, battery, 35k on heads, some seam rust. runs...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:38:35 -0500
  ...an '87 Fox with alloy wheels... 'til the morning I found it sitting on drums and rotors. :-( LA has nothing on Urban NJ! Tim
• Re: Knockin sound
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:11:52 -0400
  ...I had a similar sound one, and it turned out to be a crack on the hub portion of the rotor... just behind the...
• Re: no-start/bucking/stalling condition
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:50:13 -0500
  ...There was some moisture on the old rotor's body. Yup. Van fired right up with new rotor and cap, and I drove for...
• Need advice on Brake issues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:33:49 -0500
  ...I was told rotors were below VW spec, so they were replaced, and I sprung for pads also. Rears were 'just in spec' so...
• Re: Red light rev?
  Historical mailing list - S Stones
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 12:40:57 -0500
  ...Once spinning fast enough to develop higher voltage the rotor windings are charged and providing a strong magnetic flux (So that it can keep...
• Re: Typical Tune UP
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 19 May 2004 21:02:12 -0700
  ...I'd go with plugs, cap, rotor, filters, oil, and maybe wires. Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version (305,000) 88 GL -----Original Message...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
  ...is the only "bigness" to the SA brake system the vented rotor? > There > must be more to it, if the brake disc doesnt have...
• Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
  ...Is there a large difference? I would assume I would get '85 rotors, not the 86+ rotors if I decided to upgrade the calipers...
• Re: "Maybe" some progress towards remedying my no-start/bucking/stal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:00:43 -0800
  ...There was some moisture on the old rotor's body. Yup. Van fired right up with new rotor and cap, and I drove for...
• Re: Rev Limiter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:04:44 -0800
  Well, incorrect rotors can easily cause a high speed miss or cutout, the spark can literally jump all over the inside of the cap...
• Vanagon Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:58:42 -0500
  ...When I got the Van, (2 years ago) it always loped, when applying the brakes, like a front rotor was warped. I replaced the...
• Re: Warped discs and silly honda theories
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 20:18:44 -0400
  ...This is also why adding cooling ducts to an undersized brake system can make it even more efficient rotor-warping device. The increased cooling...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 15:13:35 -0400 (EDT)
  On Thu, 7 Sep 1995, brian verbeek wrote: > Kevin, > > You said your rotor turned black, does it look like > something burned in there? Possible...
• Reply to Crashworthiness of Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 08 Apr 94 16:26:24 -0400
  Wow! The dealer wants $700 to replace my rear brakes, and my right front rotor. Good thing I'm not paying for it. My...
• Re: help with brakes in SF.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:51:25 EDT
  Along with this, any tips in changing rotors? A friend of mine had a little trouble doing his. Thanks Tim 87Wolfsburg In a message...
• For Sale
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 19:59:24 MDT
  ...sliding door no rot All stationary glass rear drums & calipers and rotors happy volksin rob 86 syncro ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address...