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• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 May 2000 14:15:26 -0700
  You're correct in everything you say except that brake fade has nothing to do with brake fluid. It has to do with the...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:25:31 -0500
  ...Bleeding Brakes & Clutch? >This weekend I am changing my back brake pads and am planning on replacing >the brake fluid while I am at...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:38:37 -0700
  ...Brake fade is mostly caused by the moisture in your brake fluid turning to steam. Brake fluid has a very very high boiling point...
• Brakelight switch system
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:38:42 -0500
  OK, list wizards, here's an interesting problem with the brake lights on my '86 Vanagon camper to explain. Problem: The brake lights at...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 05:24:54 -0800
  Late 85 and newer Vanagons have a much improved parking brake due to a redesigned handle/ratchet assembly. It is a simple matter to...
• Parking Brake vs Left in Gear - Siezed Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Susmay
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:56:05 -0800
  I have to leave the WurstFalia in 1st gear with the park brake off and a brick under the wheel. The rear brakes sieze...
• Re: a quick question about bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 May 2009 19:42:08 -0700
  sure, you can just bleed the rears after working on the rear brakes. it's not a thorough a job as bleeding in some...
• Re: Parking Brake Slipping
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:38:24 -0700
  ...I looked >underneath and the p-brake adjuster nut is bottomed out, no more >adjustment. I thought the brake pads must be bad but...
• Re: pulsing rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:48:24 -0400
  Most pulsating brakes are the front. They feel like they are the rear brakes. Most times it is warped rotors. My brakes pulsated and...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:20:36 -0700
  ...rear brakes 'should' be in pretty decent condition. can't tell how far back in miles or months the rear brake job and mc...
• Re: adjust parking brake?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 7 May 1998 13:24:13 -0700
  On Thu, 7 May 1998, Backus, Brian G wrote: > I've only done a rear brake job on my Vanagon once. But you know...
• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 20 May 2000 13:32:45 -0600
  ...Water boils at a lower temperature than brake fluid. If water in brake fluid boils, it is just like having air in the system...
• Re: Brake Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:50:39 -0500
  ...Anytime the brake system takes in air, the brake system needs to be bleed. Use only a DOT 4 fluid. Brake should be changed...
• Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:39:10 -0500
  ...When I > press the brake pedal in, it goes down quite far and the brakes do not grip > as > they should. When I push...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:25:56 -0700
  ...If you are asking if a regular parking brake is also a backup emergency brake, yup, they are. Called parking brake and e-brake...
• Re: Brake master cylinder switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 05:52:07 -0700
  ...This brake failure warning circuit was dropped in 85 and newer models and the brake fluid level warning circuit was added. Mark Bill Collins...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 22:16:23 -0700
  If you drive downhill in a manner consistent with your brakes, your load and the severity of the descent, big brakes are not "needed...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:52:35 EDT
  ...If you decide to install rear disc brakes, the brake bias will need to be adjusted. However, for drum/disc combo, the stock set...
• Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:00:53 EDT
  I'm running DOT 4 brake fluid in my Vanagon brake system. While looking for DOT4 at Pep Boys I found none. But I...
• Re: Brakes Stuck.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:40:46 -0500
  The parking brake cables (all 3) are essentially new. The hand brake handle does go down, but the brake light is still on and...
• Re: '87 Syncro brake failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 18:38:39 CST6CDT
  <wonder-ment at loss of brakes after donwhill run snipped> it be called 'brake fade' the pad's coefficient of friction goes to nil...
• Re: Parking Brake Slipping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:51:39 -0500
  ...mark drillock wrote: > > You should remove the drums and look at the brake hardware. The parking > brake cable moves a lever that is attached...
• Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 13:21:58 -0400
  ...It that happens the brake booster is OK. My brakes do this so I'm hoping that the brakes are OK. I hope that...
• Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 14:41:42 +0000
  Switching out a broken antenna.  Fine time to check brake fluid.  I noticed my brake reservoir was not filled to the top.  Should it...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:08:10 -0700
  ...Brake question...... > > > Right on, Scott. > > A loaded Westie, maybe an automatic without much engine braking, going > down a long steep grade...that is "Brake...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:14:28 -0400
  Are the rear brakes adjusted properly? Oftentimes slack rear shoes will cause the brake pedal to sink before catching. Adjust rear brakes after loosening...
• Re: Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 23:25:52 +1300
  ...They are only slightly more powerful but suffer far less from >brake fade on long descents. > >However, I am looking for a front brake...
• cruise question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:34:43 -0500
  ...I got everything hooked up but the brakelite wire. It says to hook it up to the brakelite switch. I can't find the...
• diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:41:25 -0230
  ...The brakes work fine, the brake fluid level is fine, no other symptoms. Oh, and no, I'm not driving with the parking brake...
• Performanc brake pads? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:02:22 -0800
  ...Some things to consider when selecting brake pads. Brake pad compounds are your basic compromise. When it comes to how well they will stop...
• brakes "were adjusted"
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:37:48 -0400
  When I test drove my van, prior to purchase, the brakes felt a bit spongy. I offered to buy the van on condition that...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:16 -0700
  ...None of the brakes drag when the brake pedal is up (brakes off) � 3. The parking brake engages the rear brakes at 4 clicks...
• Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:38:22 -0600
  Good Afternoon Bob et al, When you were driving with the parking brake engaged, you heated the rear brakes and boiled the fluid. Now...
• Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:58:51 -0500
  ...Brake fluid is up, no leaks at each brake, good parking brakes - but with engine running the pedal goes almost to the floor. It...
• Re: Brakelight switch system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:09:55 -0400
  ...When the van sits overnight, the condition >goes away, but returns when the brakes are applied normally once. Ah Ha! Your brake lights are...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:13:42 -0600
  ...Driving that far with the E-brake on may have only used up considerable shoe material. It their brakes were in original running order...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:35:20 -0400
  ...Fully sorted stock brakes do an admirable job of stopping my Westy Syncro. Keep in mind that although rear brakes do not contribute much...
• Re: Self adjusting rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:41:54 -0700
  If I remember correctly the brakes self adjust when you engage the parking brake. It's been a little while though so I could...
• Brake failure
  Historical mailing list - Nomadix
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:41:26 -0700
  ...When I come to stop brakes work fine but at end of brake pedal seems like it gets looser and presses easier. Was down...
• Re: Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 12:52:38 EST
  ...If I recall correctly, adjusting the brake lever is like adding brake fluid -- it means something else is wrong. Don't do it. If...
• Re: Brakes & potential problems
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:53:54 -0700
  Thanks Mark & Bob, When I bought the van I had 75% good brake shoes on the rear. But I will check them again. Last...
• Re: Brake resonse post appears to be blocked,
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:02:40 -0700
  I’ll try the E’Brake test next time I have access to the Van ~ Thanks to All for ideas ~ > On 11 Dec , 2024...
• Brake Failure Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:51:13 -0300
  > Last night I blew a steel line on my rear brakes. I�m replacing the steel line > today. My issue was that when the...
• Jaguar vs Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:45:37 -0500
  What's the list opinion on Jag brakes vs. Passat brakes on a Vanagon as an upgrade? Jaguar: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum...
• South African Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:36:50 -0400
  Anyone know the part number (or Audi year/model) for the brake pads for the South African Big Brakes -- front brakes? I'm needing...
• Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:42:26 -0700
  ...None of the brakes drag when the brake pedal is up (brakes off) 3. The parking brake engages the rear brakes at 4 clicks...
• Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:15:33 -0800
  Bill, Sometimes the rear brakes do need adjusting. It is true they are self adjusting but the mechanism is not reliable for self adjusting...
• Brake warning light
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 17 May 2003 20:51:15 EDT
  Volks, The brake warning light [on the dash over your left knee] stays on when my 84 Westy is cranked. Two things turn this...
• Re: pulsing rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:49:41 -0700
  On 8/1/07, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Most pulsating brakes are the front. They feel like they are the rear > brakes...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 20:14:02 -0400
  ...Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose) Hi all. If an e-brake cable spring has gotten weaker due to...
• Re: Brake failure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:31:50 -0500
  Well, first of all, once the brake fails catastrophically once, don't drive the vehicle till it's fixed. mcneely ---- Nomadix <subarusyncro@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:24:09 -0700
  ...The mini drum brake is only activated by cable, as > emergency/hand brake. > Cars with those brake systems are usually quite powerful. Interesting. What...
• Rear Brake Squeal on 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:51:04 -0500
  Hello All, I've been having a terrible problem with my rear brakes on my Vanagon. I replaced the drums in May with new...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:49:05 -0500
  AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> writes: > Can I run their normal stuff today, DOT 3 synthetic...says its > compatible with ALL brakes...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 12:24:32 -0500
  ...DeLessio" >Hello all, I'm having a problem with the brakes on my '84 westy. When I hit the brakes, there is very little...
• Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 19:47:42 +0000
  ...They are only slightly more powerful but suffer far less from brake fade on long descents. However, I am looking for a front brake...
• Re: bleed brakes after clutch slave failure?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:44:35 -0700
  you shouldn't have to bleed the brakes.. and if the clutch works and feels right when you fill the brake fluid res .. you...
• Re: Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:14:38 -0400
  ...Before you crank it up tight, do the step of inspecting the rear brakes, and make sure the brake cables are routed properly inside...
• Brakes... That's odd
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 23:53:48 -0400
  ...Essentially after that abrupt stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and I had to pump the brake pedal to get brakes (I...
• Re: Brakes... That's odd
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 05:40:42 +1200
  >Essentially after that abrupt stop, the brake pedal went to the floor >and I had to pump the brake pedal to get brakes (I...