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• HELP - NEED YOUR ADVICE ABOUT BRAKE
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 00:19:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I tried to bang on the disc brake wheel to loosen up the disc unfortunate it didnt work that way. Oh yeah its kinda...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:29:36 +0100
  ...I also have Mercedes, > 911, & BMW rear disc brakes on hand but decided that drum-style parking > brakes would be more complicated to adapt...
• 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: 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...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:28:03 -0700
  ...it does this by the mechanical application of calipers (and > brake shoes) to the front discs (primarly, but also to the rear brake > drums...
• Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:41:26 -0500
  ...organic brake pads. I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and fluid) Does one brake better then the other...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:09:50 -0500
  FWIW, there probably are at least several hundred Vanagons on the road now with 15" front disc brakes and stock rear brakes. I don...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...The big South African brakes are the ventilated ones. Drilled discs are NOT ventilated... unless someone drills a set of ventilated discs! Ventilated discs...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:08:20 -0500
  ...Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes > I suspect this is very true. In the 10 years I have owned my 88 GL...
• Brembo Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 23:13:11 -0500
  I was wondering what people thought of the Brembo Front Disc brakes they make, how they compare with others that fit the standard vanagon...
• Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:46:30 -0700
  ...I have seen somewhere in Germany people using the same Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 brake carrier and caliper with a 303mm Mercedes disc that...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:58:51 -0500
  ...I didn't want rear disc brakes because of any sense of "bling bling". I wanted additional braking capability....IN THE REAR. I tow...
• disc brake pre '71
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 21:30:24 -0500
  Hi John, Yes, you can put disc brakes on a 68-70 bus. In fact you can install a whole front end into the...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...despite being decades older and lacking discs. >All this talk of rear disc brakes is crazy! Fact, the front brakes of a >vehicle do...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:11:52 -0600
  ...It's finally Ursula's turn to get the rear disc brakes mounted this Friday, I took some pictures of how the parts are...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:24:32 -0400
  ...For the rears, I understand that some places have a larger drum, but I went with SmallCars rear disc brakes. I've extremely satisfied...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:59:49 -0700
  Not to mention the ease of maintenance with disc brakes, reason enough in my book to convert every wheel you own. Angus Angus Gordon...
• Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:07:22 EST
  ...SLC, UT My only comment to this is why rear discs? You do only 30% of your braking with the rear brakes. A new...
• Re: storing van-brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:36:17 -0800
  ...storing van-brake discs > > Any ideas out there regarding keeping the brake discs in good shape on a > sitting Vanagon (currently outside). It seems...
• Re: Beetle discs
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 02:52:15 +0200
  Benjamin Tan wrote: > IIIRC no US Spec Type I (aircooled beetles) came with front or rear disc > brakes. This has always puzzled me, as...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:10:33 -0800
  ...smallcar.com has rear discs for Vanagons. Not sure if they work >w/14" wheels. http://www.smallcar.com/brakekit.htm >>Minimum 15" wheels...
• Re: Brake caliper question
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:34:46 -0800
  ...The discs were well within their specs, and I had them resurfaced at a professional brake shop. Problem: The brakes were pulsating worse after...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:00:30 -0700
  ...Disc brakes on the rear dramatically improve both braking feel and performance. I have changed over several cars including 2 race cars and the...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:43:10 -0800
  Brake bias control when upping the rotor size in the front and changing to disc in the rear made complete sense to me. I...
• Re: adjusting front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:05:16 -0800
  Larry, Normally, disc brakes are self-adjusting. If they are functioning properly, they require no intervention from you. When you apply your disc brakes...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:27:11 -0500
  ...Some > time in the sixties IIRC disk brakes began to be available, and there > was discussion in the magazines like Motor Trend and Road...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:44:39 +0200
  ...But usually, the biggest advantage of a brake conversions is not the pure size, but changing from solid to vented discs. Standard: The first...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:43:03 -0700
  ...I know somewhere online there must be a brake catalog that shows the offsets of various disc brakes. All I know is they are...
• Syncro front discs - general brake Q.
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:39:57 -0700
  ...Can discs be machined or repaired, or do I need to get new ones? 2. Is replacing all the front brakes components on a...
• Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:35:40 EDT
  Hello When I brake hard, the front of the van drops down. Because of this I believe the front disc brakes provide the lions...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake, Pics avail.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:04:45 +0100
  I uploaded a zip-file with some photos of my 4-disc vented brake system. http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner/brake.zip 755KB At...
• Re: Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:32:14 -0700
  ...Larger 303mm Syncro brakes Does anyone know what model of MB has 303mm 5x112 discs that have 8mm more offset than the Audi 5000S...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the > > caliper > > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 06:24:41 -0800
  ...Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW? So, other than the bracket that attaches the carrier to the hub, how are the...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:01:08 -0600
  ...the road >> now with 15" front disc brakes and stock rear brakes. I don't >> remember >> any discussion of this creating any problems for...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:08:58 -0800
  ...can't remember if he finished it. > Since good disc brakes on the rear seems like it would call for good ones on the...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 20:03:46 -0700
  These are the discs I'm installing on the TD http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_brakes/rotors_Silver_Arrow.jpg On Wed, Jun...
• Brakes - an idea?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 2 May 2014 15:20:40 -0700
  Still trouble with rear brakes. What are your thoughts on just switching to disc brakes? Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint-Amour
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:12:40 -0400
  ...Adding rear disc brakes >>> >>> I know there is a big brake kit that goes on all the way around. >>> >>> Is there anyone that sells...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:10:16 -0700
  oh pish posh David :) Maybe its because the English pioneered disc brake technology you have a bias on the 4th. Mid 50's jag...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:48:10 +0000
  in terms of front brake kits, i was wondering if anyone ever triedd the big brake front kit from smallcar? i could cheaply get...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:24:05 -0400
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs Hi all, I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am wondering what is...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:01:49 -0400
  ...but probably > slightly less) westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc > brakes assuming suspension is in The Vanagon in standard trim is...
• rear disc brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:18:14 -0800
  Besides smallcar.com what are my options for converting the rear drum to disc brakes on my Vanagon? Is there a particular model VW...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:54:50 -0700
  ...new pads, turned or replaced discs, new brake fluid . If only pads are installed on used discs.... if that works, fine, And it often...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:35:37 -0500
  ...Now, if drum brakes are less effective than disc brakes, why do so many vehicles have rear drums? Vanagon content here in that vanagons...
• couple brake job questions
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:58:54 -0400
  ...However, the manuals say to disconnect the brake line. How do you disconnect the brake line and keep the fluid from spilling all over...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:19:55 +0000
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am > > > > wondering what is...
• Fwd:Euro: Brakes: 81 Volkswagen TRUCK, Mechanical, REAR BRAKES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:36:13 EDT
  ...REAR BRAKES Condition: Disc conversion ____________________________________________________________ We want to convert the rear brakes on our shop truck from drum to disc with parts from our...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:22 -0700
  ...experience > with rear discs and between he and Burley have come up with what I think is > a great rear > brake conversion. I don...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:07 -0500
  So, other than the bracket that attaches the carrier to the hub, how are the Burley Motorsports rear disc brakes different than the SmallCar...
• Third Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:36:12 -0800
  Volks; After reviewing the archives for info on installing a "third" brake light and discovering no discussion of the topic, I would be interested...
• Brakelight switch system
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:38:42 -0500
  ...Disconnecting either brakelight switch on the master cylinder doesn't shut off the brake lights, but if both switches are disconnected, then the brakelights...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:00:14 -0700
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am > > wondering what is...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sat, 1 May 2010 16:23:45 +0000
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am > > > wondering what is...
• Re: Third Brake Light
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 02:44:01 EST
  ...reviewing the archives for info on installing a "third" brake light and discovering no discussion of the topic, I would be interested to know...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:09:41 -0800
  ...You will > notice the difference. ...brake upgrade? I've got an '80 that has disc brakes...is there a difference in the disc brake...
• Re: Brembo Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 09:00:50 -0400
  ...Brembo Disc Brakes I was wondering what people thought of the Brembo Front Disc brakes they make, how they compare with others that fit...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:12:10 -0400
  Hi List, Today we got a opportunity to test the GW front big brakes and rear discs. A ca coming off interstate 91 did...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
  ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the > caliper > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...