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• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 07:19:31 -0400
  ...back off e-brake front cable nut, adjust shoes close to drums, ensure that there's a little wiggle room (small gap) between shoe...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:17:46 -0400
  ...This is why one sets shoe adjustment, then e-brake. AND, the e-brake once adjusted, should not affect brake shoe position, at rest...
• brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 21 May 2009 12:42:50 -0800
  Here's a photo of the brake set-up. Let me know what you guys think I did wrong. http://www.flickr.com/photos...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 20:14:52 -0700
  ...Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. > > Very helpful info Dennis. Yes my thought was that IF I remove material at > shoe...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:44:41 -0700
  ...This is why one sets shoe adjustment, then e-brake. AND, the > e-brake once adjusted, should not affect brake shoe position, at rest...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 14:24:21 -0700
  ...Eyeball align shoes, crank out adjuster until drum *just* fits. With drums on, all brake parts assembled, and hopefully not too much air in...
• Re: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:25:25 -0700
  The "tried and true" method for removing oily deposits from brake shoes involves - TADA - "FIRE". That's right, the most dangerous tool in our...
• New parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:45:48 -0500
  ...rear brake drum, 80-91, Beck Arnley $22.00 each two left rear. brake shoes, 80-91, Raybestos set/ $12.00 two complete sets...
• Re: Rear brakes, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:26:13 -0700
  When shoes are remanufactured, they're typically built up with a little more material, i.e. oversized. However, I've never seen a set...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:54:52 -0400
  ...brake shoes drag slightly. They are set to "drag slightly". Turning wheel by hand, I can feel a noticeable difference between these two settings...
• Re: Trip
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:54:47 -0800
  This is normal for the Vanagon, we only get to use 50% of the brake shoes we pay for! I have never been impressed...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 May 2016 22:06:28 -0400
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old > generic brand shoes > Shoe lining thickness in each shoe brand: 6 mm. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:08:39 -0400
  ...Most of the other shoes I have tried will take 3 to 5mm sometimes for both shoes. The next best set I have found...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:39:12 -0400
  ...This is why one sets shoe adjustment, then > e-brake. AND, the e-brake once adjusted, should not affect brake shoe position, at rest...
• Re: Brake Life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:13:37 -0500
  ...Added 3mm shims to lower shoe mounts to improve brake shoe to drum contact as originals only wore top half. Replaced front pads and...
• Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:09:48 -0500
  ...Today while coasting down a hill I used the parking brake to verify that the sound is the rear drums. I replaced the shoes...
• Re: Flooding in Rear Brakeland ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 13:36:52 CST
  ...is stupid to set the parking brake when it is wet out? my bet is that it is your REAR shoes, and that they...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 18:44:17 -0700
  ...Brake hardware is something I'd replace with new shoes. The reason >> I replaced the shoes was because the old set seemed to show...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0000
  ...i now have new brakes all around and fluid flush, so I'm pretty much set.Except on my test drive , by the end...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:45:20 -0700
  ...The brake shoe mechanisim in the rear hub reminded me of what you might see on a stagecoach...except the stagecoach ones must have...
• Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 14:06:10 +0000
  ...With the drum brake set up there are number of maintenance items that often will not last the life of the shoes. Thanks to...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 May 2009 15:01:21 -0700
  ...Mark Troy wrote: > Here's a photo of the brake set-up. Let me know what you guys think I did wrong. > http://www...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 18:33:58 -0400
  If they can supply rear shoes for the Vanagon I will try a set. Fun Bus is getting ready. Soon after the paint shop...
• Re: Why do I have to pump my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 07:57:40 -0600
  ...But, i think my rear brakes are set up pretty tight to begin with since it takes very little pull on the emergency brake...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:36:50 -0600
  ...that confounded a brake shop, a tire store and a VW shop before I fund the problem. If the shoes get loose enough in...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:04:21 -0400
  ...brake upgrade? Here's how: > > Rear brakes. Make sure the drums are in spec. Go to the dealer and get the > shoes set, 251698531LX...
• Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
  ...When set up correctly you can hear the lever click as it turns the wheel when the foot brakes are applied. Bleeding, Brake fluid...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:07:49 -0400
  ...Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions The rear drum brakes on MY van..an '84..they are laughable. First time I looked at them, I...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 17:07:47 -0400
  ...Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes They would have to be some mighty good shoes to show a noticeable improvement on the rear brakes...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:09:58 -0400
  ...The > brake shoe mechanisim in the rear hub reminded me of what you might see on a > stagecoach...except the stagecoach ones must have...
• Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 May 2016 13:50:00 -0700
  ...They are called leading and trailing shoes. The > wedge action helps with those panic stops. > Now you can go teach shops how to set...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:53:06 -0700
  ...I use after market brake shoes and they work fine. But OEM shoes lasted a very long time. I will not waste any more...
• Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:10:06 EST
  ...brake shoes needed adjusting there was still good wear left on the shoes. This brought the pedal up in my case--and set the...
• Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:36:35 -0400
  ...Where the shoes sit in the lower mounts and at the wheel cylinder some brake grease is good there. The rotation of the drum...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 May 2009 15:53:12 -0700
  fwiw, The rear brake shoes on my vanagons don't wear unevenly very much at all. I'm looking at my personal daily driver...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:15:35 -0400
  ...brake upgrade? Here's how: > > Rear brakes. Make sure the drums are in spec. Go to the dealer and get > the shoes set, 251698531LX...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2016 10:37:28 -0400
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes And your expertise is much appreciated Dennis. I can appreciate how mich...
• further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 May 2016 00:53:44 -0700
  ...old set of shoes at nearly the same point at wheel cylinder piston. Image: http://tinyurl.com/hlr335n With my new brake resetting gauge...
• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...When set up correctly you can hear the lever click as it turns the wheel when the foot brakes are applied. > > > > Bleeding, Brake fluid...
• Re: Vanagon rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 21:55:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...drum : $178.95 each > shoes: $77.25 set > > FLAPS: drum : $75 each (Brazilan) > $84 each (German) > shoes: $18.00 set > > Can't resist the...
• '71 brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Nottingham
  Wed, 4 May 1994 22:48:01 -0400 (EDT)
  Hey, anybody happen to know the correct Raybestos part # for a set of rear brakes shoes for a '71 bus? The morons at the...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:33:25 -0400
  ...With the drum brake set up there are number of maintenance items that often will not last the life of the shoes. Thanks to...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:54:12 -0400
  ...at anchor end of the brake shoes. My understanding is that this would >> help ensure more of the shoe contacts the drum. >> >> Does adding...
• Re: Parking brake cable stretch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:04:27 -0800
  ...PO had brake shoes replaced but the mechanic did not do the parking brake correctly. There is a lever in each drum that pushes...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 12 May 2005 07:16:30 -0700
  ...Many of the OEM shoes & pads I've seen are also made in Canada. Of the 3-4 sets of Vanagon shoes I have...
• Re: Brakes need help!!!! just replaced r-shoes&hyd cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:14:27 -0300
  ...Press the pedal and repeat (sets the > shoe position in the center of the drum.) If you can pump the pedal and > it holds...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:09:22 -0400
  ...I have yet to find a shoe set that > replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi-metallic lining, riveted, and > 6mm above the...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:21:08 -0400
  ...The big brake kits do require larger wheels. Really good pads and rear shoes will make the stock brakes work a lot better. The...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:20:09 -0700
  ...Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions > > The rear drum brakes on MY van..an '84..they are laughable. First time I > looked at them, I...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:35:06 -0700
  ...Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions > > > The rear drum brakes on MY van..an '84..they are laughable. First time I > looked at them, I...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:34:39 -0700
  ...This is why one sets shoe adjustment, then >> e-brake. AND, the e-brake once adjusted, should not affect brake shoe >> position, at rest...
• Brake ratchets ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:26:54 -0800
  I would like to set the rear brakes with the ratcheting through the holes (if there is any). I forgot which wheel is down...
• Re: Rear brakes - made by Volkswagen / LED dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:40:35 -0700
  ...Heritage sells shoes by set of 4, no VW > branding. But, their shoe pins, cups, springs are VW which might mean > they're the...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:23:50 -0700
  ...brake shoes drag slightly. They are set to "drag slightly". Turning wheel by hand, I can feel a noticeable difference between these two settings...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 21 May 2009 13:38:09 -0800
  ...brake shoe installation help (long) > At 04:42 PM 5/21/2009, Troy wrote: >>Here's a photo of the brake set-up. Let...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
  ...Many brake complaints of soft pedal and squeaks are due to the backing plates not holding the shoes straight to the surface of the...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 May 2013 23:33:15 -0700
  ...if I can find the report! The rear brakes recently checked out great according the shop. i.e. assembled and adjusted correctly, shoes have...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:28 -0700
  ...brake adjustment is backed off, so parking brake cable tension on the lever is out of the picture while first setting up the shoe...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:46:00 -0400
  ...I have yet to find a shoe set that replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi-metallic lining, riveted, and 6mm above the...
• Re: Self-adjusting brakes? True/ False 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:32:16 -0500
  ...shoes settle in via the self adjuster, or should I be adjusting as I go for a while? Note: I disconnected the parking brake...