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Re: Brake bleeding problems
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:26:46 -0700
...in the brake/clutch system has been been replaced over >>the last 3 years, master, clutch, slave, calipers, all rear brake >>components, etc. It...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:13:12 -0700
...Sometimes I would change between sessions , if I'd really cooked the brakes. I use ATE Super Blue and ATE Gold, alternating the two...
Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:38:37 -0700
...encountered fairly serious brake fade driving behind > some slowpokes coming down various passes on the Crowsnest Hwy. I > flushed the system 2 years ago...
Re: Brake noise when brakes not applied
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:57:00 -0400
...You'll want to pinch-clamp the rubber brake lines to keep the fluid in the rest of the system. I read through the...
Re: Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 23:25:05 -0400
...They also have 1 ATE and 1 FAG master but the rebuild kit is interchangeable for masters. Further FWIW the master cylinder kit is...
Re: Brakes- the saga continues
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Fri, 2 May 2014 15:01:39 -0400
...Bleeding the system carefully should stop that. > > >>> "Carefully" being the operative word...Brake bleeding is intolerant > of > > >>> sloppy or slipshod work....any lapse at...
Re: brake bleeder sizes
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:25:40 -0500
...Vanagon--- for about $40, about the same price for a brake >bleeder system. Bleeding is a one-person snap, and I've been more...
Re: Total Brake Job (longish)
Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:24:53 -0000
...Still air >in the system? Feeling like Brent (sorry). What went wrong? > >In the last few weeks I have felt brake pedal gradually getting...
Re: Brakes- the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 2 May 2014 17:21:47 -0400
...Bleeding the system carefully should stop that. >>>>>> "Carefully" being the operative word...Brake bleeding is intolerant >> of >>>>>> sloppy or slipshod work....any lapse at...
Re: Brake fluid
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:20:40 -0500
...Additives in brake fluids are designed to prevent corrosion caused by moisture. Simply put, the longer you keep brake fluid in your system the...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:15:04 -0400
...Once installed you may have to bend the brake line a smidge to >> fit I didn’t have to and that’s pretty much...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:08:10 -0700
...brake temps...your brake system can boil the moisture in old > stale brake fluid and give you the classic "Soft Pedal" of brake > fade...
Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 16 May 2007 22:12:08 -0700
...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes start to "go...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues
Historical mailing list - Edward
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:18:32 -0500
...of the brake system. Metal masters up front and OEM (dealer) >rears are the best option. Rear cylinders should be ATE if possible and...
Re: Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Jan 1997 18:12:39 -0400 (AST)
...They also have 1 ATE and 1 FAG master but >the rebuild kit is interchangeable for masters. > >Further FWIW the master cylinder kit is...
Re: Eccentric hub?
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Wed, 7 May 2014 14:45:38 -0600
...How could that > happen? Bad driving? The problem started about 4 years ago when I had > "Just Brakes" rebuild my system. Could some heavy...
Re: Soggy brake pedal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:37:14 -0700
...Soggy brake pedal > I've been dealing with this problem for a while too. I replaced > everything in the system but the booster this...
Re: '80 Westfalia: brakes: first steps to take.
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:04:19 -0400
...If you want the orig-equip ATE/FAG it is $$99.95. You may want to check out their air cooled brakes page at...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
...system once a year, with decent DOT 3 brake fluid. On 9/5/2014 11:32 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > That slave (ATE) was...
Speed Bleeders, anyone tried them...Reply..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:17:08 -0700
...If you are doing a whole system flush, I use a different color brake fluid..For example ATE has a Super Blue and a...
Re: Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 17 May 2007 04:58:32 -0500
...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes start to "go...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:38:37 -0700
...Sometimes I would change between sessions , if I'd really cooked the brakes. I use ATE Super Blue and ATE Gold, alternating the two...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:45:29 -0700
...When I service brakes, I am scrupulously thorough. The brake systems, while actually pretty simple, are intolerant of mistakes and less than 100% effectiveness...
Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:23:04 +0000
...brakes could not use a little upgrading, well the article details a cheap upgrade to Porsche 914 brakes instead. The 914 uses an ATE...
Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:25:18 -0800
...or upgrade to the later type vanagon brakes ( though I just did read of a case with those later brakes installed and the poster...
Re: Front brake calibers?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:26:25 -0400
Hi Richard, I’m not sure how old the 84 brakes are. It isn’t listed in the receipts. But, it is original set...
Re: Is this the right caliper?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:33:16 -0700
...Good news about the older system is that it's highly possible that a proportioning valve from a Bay is the same. I have...
Brake noise when brakes not applied
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:47:05 -0700
...I think there may be some air in my brake system. It's kind of an inconvenience to keep asking my wife to pump...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:41:56 -0400
...Once installed you may have to bend the brake line a smidge > to > > fit I didn’t have to and that’s pretty much...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:49:16 -0700
...brake temps...your brake system can boil the moisture in old >> stale brake fluid and give you the classic "Soft Pedal" of brake >> fade...
Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:40:47 +0100
...It is a cheap (used), nice addition and a great brake performance optimisation. Of course, the brakes are not getting better, but it´s...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:40:42 -0500
...of the brake system. Metal masters up front and OEM (dealer) rears are the best option. Rear cylinders should be ATE if possible and...
Re: Eccentric hub?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 7 May 2014 20:52:39 -1000
...How could that >> happen? Bad driving? The problem started about 4 years ago when I had >> "Just Brakes" rebuild my system. Could some heavy...
Solving disc brake noises!
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:15:36 -0700
...and brake cleaner to get the calipers clean. Primarily the side slots the edges of the pads ride against. 4. Use Textar, ATE or...
Re: Eccentric hub?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:47:52 -1000
...How could that > happen? Bad driving? The problem started about 4 years ago when I had > "Just Brakes" rebuild my system. Could some heavy...
Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:45:52 +0100
...Of course, the brakes are not getting better, but it´s a > very comfy feeling getting the same brake pressure with less foot force...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:22:09 -0400
...They are not lifetime parts and probably should be renewed every 2nd or 3rd brake pad replacement. Rebuilds are readily available. The Ate and...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:43:13 -0700
...brake temps...your brake system can boil the moisture in >>> old >>> stale brake fluid and give you the classic "Soft Pedal" of brake >>> fade...
Re: Front brake calibers?
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:34:44 -0400
...18 souds very nice. > > > > I also have the GW big brakes. > > > > My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:32:31 -0700
...brake temps...your brake system can boil the moisture in > old > >> stale brake fluid and give you the classic "Soft Pedal" of brake > >> fade...
Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:36:20 +0000
...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a >heck > > >of a > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:43:10 -0800
...braking system from master, to booster to lines, upgraded to stainless braided at flex points, larger front disc, disc rear, Tilton bias, ATE superblue...
Re: Is this the right caliper?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:42:20 -0700
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_760_629/big_brake_kit..html On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 3:33 PM, neil...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:34:36 -0800
...The brake systems, > while actually pretty simple, are intolerant of mistakes and less than 100% > effectiveness, especially in a vehicle like our Vanagons, can...
Re: Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 17 May 2007 09:40:36 -0700
...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes start to "go...
Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:48 -0700
...and that drum brake is adjusted. Make sure the parking brake releases completely. If I do anything to a brake ..I change the brake...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 08:08:49 -0700
...They are not lifetime parts and probably should be renewed every 2nd > or 3rd brake pad replacement. Rebuilds are readily available. The Ate and...
Re: Solving disc brake noises!
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:07 -0500
...and brake cleaner to get the calipers clean. Primarily >the side slots the edges of the pads ride against. > >4. Use Textar, ATE or...
Re: heavy steering wheel
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Dec 94 08:20:34 EST
...But, that's probably a brake fluid > induced idea ... :) > Stuart > > On Wed, 30 Nov 94 14:05:25 CST David Kao said: > > >My 84...
Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:09:17 -0500
...The part is an ATE part just like the Vanagon one. It is similar in size and function so how can the price be...
Re: Front brake calibers?
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:50:35 -0400
...18 souds very nice. >> > >> > I also have the GW big brakes. >> > >> > My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:26:19 -0700
...The brake systems, > > while actually pretty simple, are intolerant of mistakes and less than > 100% > > effectiveness, especially in a vehicle like our Vanagons, can...
Re: Is this the right caliper?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:47:52 -0800
...So reassuring to be riding around on '60's era brakes.... >> > >> > Bryan >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com] >> > Sent: Sunday...
Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 04:16:03 -0700
...encountered fairly serious brake fade driving behind some slowpokes coming down various passes on the Crowsnest Hwy. I flushed the system 2 years ago...
Re: Brake Squeal
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:11:19 -0500
...If you are having squealing issues with the early brake system (80-85) you might want to investigate this. As a mechanic, it stinks...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
...brake temps...your brake system can boil the moisture >> >> in >> old >> >> stale brake fluid and give you the classic "Soft Pedal" of brake >> >> fade...
Re: Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 17 May 2007 12:18:01 -0500
...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not >> good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes >> start to "go...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues and shifting issues
Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:52:38 -0500
...of the brake system. Metal masters up front and OEM (dealer) rears are the best option. Rear cylinders should be ATE if possible and...
Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a > >heck > > > >of a > > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:19:55 -0800
...The brake systems, >> > while actually pretty simple, are intolerant of mistakes and less than >> 100% >> > effectiveness, especially in a vehicle like our Vanagons, can...