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Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 08:53:02 -0800
...It attaches with the same 2 bolts, uses the same cable, etc. The cable must be loosened almost completely before the swap can be...
Re: gas leak update, coupled with questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 10 May 2010 22:41:36 -0400
...a rear wheel it's going in to, it's a handbrake cable. #2 -- That's the vacuum line to the brake booster. The...
Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 16:20:24 -0400
...I recently posted instructions on how to set the handbrake cable adjustment. As for direction on the drum side you turn the adjuster up...
Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:22:27 -0800
...White Westy (at the time), little kid, frozen handbrake cable? > > > tabe > > >> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:24:21 -0800 >> From: Alistair Bell <albell...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:42:36 -0800
...I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the >>> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the >>> rear...
Re: Brake bleeding problems-repeat from brake spacers.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:39 -0400
...A dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >> done with the drum in place. You...
Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:26:05 -0500
...Also, how do I adjust the handbrake? Do I just crawl underneath and adjust the bolt on the brake cable going back there? Thanks...
Re: Rear Brake hardware
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:32:22 -0700
...These are for the 71-79 Models where the Handbrake Cable Arm was removeable from the Brake Shoe. Vanagons have the arm permanently mounted...
Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:46:50 +0000
...Again this is the only way = to adjust the handbrake. Same if a follow up adjustment is needed for cable= sheath or sheath collapse...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 May 2008 13:57:17 -0400
...If you push the adjuster with the cable you are too tight. After this, do not ever try to adjust the handbrake witht the...
Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0000
...Again this is the only way = to adjust the handbrake. Same if a follow up adjustment is needed for cable= sheath or sheath collapse...
Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:31:25 +1300
...stud diameter you like, with studs (not bolts), and includes 933 handbrake cables (which will need modifying to fit the van). Calipers & drilled/ventilated...
Re: rear brakes 85 westfalia
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:42:33 -0400
...7) I had a sticky handbrake cable on one side. Unfortunately, I had a spare for the *other* side. Fortunately the cables themselves are...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
...The handbrake cables get adjusted before the drums go back on and never try to adjust them afterwards. Order of adjustment is: Assemble brakes...
Re: Syncro front hub question
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:49:22 +0200
...The cable of the handbrake is connected dircectly to the Audi caliper. Which caliper do you want to use? Perhaps we could help each...
'86 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:43:52 -0400
...It needs a handbrake cable. The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:23:14 -0800
...Fri, 9 Nov 2001 08:41:35 -0800 > > > >did you first loosen the emergency brake cables (not just the lever)? I > >seem to recall...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Wed, 7 May 2008 11:54:02 -0400
...Then install the >handbrake cable on the hook. > >Drum brakes should not be scary. That was the norm for many years and are >still...
Re: rear discs
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
...Even the factory handbrake cables fit. Current price $700.00AUS. Contact: John Sherman at: Volks Conversions 19 Wrights Pl Labrador Gold Coast QLD 4215...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
...Then install the handbrake cable on the hook. Drum brakes should not be scary. That was the norm for many years and are still...
Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:39:09 -0400
I think the answer to the original question was "adjust the cable" where the two rear cables meet the front cable. At least, thats...
Hansen brake kits #3
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
...Because of handbrake actuation he gave up this >>idea. > >Audi rear cali�ers have a built-in provision for the handbrake cable. > >> I can...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:12:34 -0600
...I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the >>>> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the >>>> rear...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Wed, 7 May 2008 08:39:34 -0400
...If you push the adjuster with the cable you are too tight. After this, do not ever try to adjust the handbrake witht the...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - BenT
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 02:09:46 -0700
...Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/ 2 person front bench. Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so equipped..... Starting to...
Re: Vanagon safety and design?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:11:50 -0500
...Lessee -- there's the handbrake cable -- actually it's a solid rod up to where it splits. And the throttle cable, sealed up pretty...
Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:39:45 -0700
...Fri, 9 Nov 2001 08:41:35 -0800 <BR>> <BR>>did you first loosen the emergency brake cables (not just the lever...
Was: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup - now Adjusting Parking Brake or Emergency Brake
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:44:18 -0400
...If the cables do not move freely and consistently, it is time for new cables. I often add shims to the lower shoe mounts...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:55:53 -0700
...Currently I'm using Wagner (rear). > Proper adjustment, set up of the rear especially the handbrake cable. Look for my past writings. > > Dennis > > > -----Original...
FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:15:21 -0600
...It needs a handbrake cable. The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:09:25 -0400
...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
...Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/ > 2 person front bench. Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so > equipped..... > > Starting to...
Re: brake pedal low--questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 11:11:53 -0400
...They are also not interchangeable left to right, but the handbrake cables are, by interchanging the fitting at the forward end of the cable...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:36:44 -0600
...A > dry lube like lock-ease. > > The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with > the drum in place. You...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:56:38 -0400
...Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/ >2 person front bench. Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so >equipped..... > >Starting to...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
...A >> dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with >> the drum in place. You...
Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
...This is the final brake cable adjustment. The wheel will adjust both the service and handbrake as needed. If you tighten the cable after...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:01:23 -0800
...I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the >>>>> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the >>>>> rear...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
...A dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >> done with the drum in place. You...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:54:37 -0600
...A > dry lube like lock-ease. > > The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with > the drum in place. You...
Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
...A dry lube like lock-ease. >>> >>> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >>> done with the drum in place. You...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:04:21 -0500
...It needs a handbrake cable. > The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, > Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: long term parking on hills
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:33:18 -0600
...I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the > >>>>> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the > >>>>> rear...
Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:20:25 -0600
...I�ll be testing them some time (handbrake has still to be connected) and report after the testing procedure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smola, Tony...
Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Apr 1995 10:35:43 -0700
...The sheet-metal pannel that covers the master-cylinder, handbrake cables, etc. My 69 came without one, Ken's 71 came without one and...
Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Jul 2015 20:46:13 -0400
...Be sure the handbrake cable is properly adjusted, no pressure on the top bar when released. And als make sure the top springs are...
Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
...I�ll be > testing them some time (handbrake has still to be connected) and report > after the testing procedure. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Smola, Tony...
Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 6 Jul 2015 23:34:05 -0700
...Be sure the handbrake cable is properly adjusted, no pressure on the top bar when released. And als make sure the top springs are...
Re: Foot actuated parking brake
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:36:12 -0700
...Hardest part might be extending the parking brake cable to reach the new location. I'd get a foot operated parking brake out of...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 09:46:46 -0500
...It needs a handbrake cable. > The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, > Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: *&^%@ gas gauge!!!
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Thu, 06 Oct 94 09:11:51 CDT
...5 gal left....I have lowered >the tank to replace the handbrake cable and it is a messy and difficult >job. Replacing the sender...
Re: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
...But we are actually developing a rearaxle brakekit that uses the the original handbrake-cable. On the other hand, the smallest Brake (Boxter) is...
Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:45:42 -0700
...One can pull the handbrake to prevent a spinning wheel. It will of course brake both rear wheels, but it can somewhat help stabilize...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:09:09 -0500
...It needs a handbrake cable. >>The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, >>Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:57:45 -0800
...It needs a handbrake cable. > >>The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, > >>Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sat, 27 Mar 2004 01:19:43 -0500
...It needs a handbrake cable. > > >>The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, > > >>Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:39:26 -0600
...It needs a handbrake cable. >>>>>The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, >>>>>Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
...This is the whole rear brake backing plate, with wheel cylinder, hardware, handbrake cable, and shoes all installed. Bad news is, I have left...