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• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:25:41 -0400
  ...stopping power. However, unless you are traveling in the mountains with a fully loaded van and an engine conversion, the stock brakes should be...
• Braking power
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 11:26:40 -0800
  ...But since you said Vanagons have great brakes... mine doesn't. OK, but not great. I'm begining to think I should change my...
• Re: Stiff Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:23:27 -0500
  ...Now I have to push very hard to stop the van whereas before it was like I had power brakes. The brakes are working...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:52:02 -0700
  ...power bleeders in archives, > and gleened enough to see how they work. > > I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 07:59:09 EST
  ...t think I need to have the car running to bleed power brakes, but I though I might as well ask......Does it make...
• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:14:04 -0800
  ...brakes: Only use OEM German brand brake shoes. Insist on them and pay extra. Aftermarket brake shoes just don't have the holding power...
• Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:49:59 -0400
  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DqqrRoHnk&feature=related Rob Bloomingburg, NY
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:12:52 -0400
  ...Yes, the angular momentum of the larger disc rotors does make the brakes work less hard to accomplish the same stopping power. My main...
• diesel vacuum pumps (little VC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 20:52:10 -0500
  ...Isn't there enough vacuum at the intake to run power brakes etc.? My Saab 900 has an electrically powered vacuum pump just for...
• Re: warped SA rotors...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:12:33 -0500
  I have about 17K miles on the SA brakes on my SVX powered Westy. No brake problems so far. John
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:31:11 -0400
  ...power bleeders in archives, >and gleened enough to see how they work. > >I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:18:18 -0400
  How long do you drive before your brakes do this? I had an issue where my rears we just slightly rubbing. Highway speeds made...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pad
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  5 May 1995 09:50:06 U
  ...wheel manufacturer, once considered brakes as tools for speed modulation, and therefore never paid anyone any mind regarding stopping power/distance (of course, it...
• Re: Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:40:30 -0400
  ...The brakes in my Vanagon are nice and firm. They're *much* firmer than the ones in my Ford Econoline. Those brakes kinda scared...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:21 -0800
  Hey John, what about this air compressor powered beastie from HF?? http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-fluid-bleeder-92924.html Courtney
• Re: Bleeding brakes (sorry more info now)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:48:03 -0700
  The easiest way to bleed brakes is with a power bleeder. You don't have to get a pedal pumper (girlfriend?) to push and...
• Re: Braking power
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:42:10 -0800
  ...But since you said Vanagons have great brakes... mine > doesn't. OK, but not great. I'm begining to think I should change my...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:38:31 +0000
  "\Simply put the Vanagon in it's original form is poorly powered. Sure it'll go 70 or 80. Until you reach the first...
• Speaking of weird brake behaviors...
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:08:15 -0400
  ...brakes [ my brake pedal pressure] WORK REALLY REALLY WELL. It is like a whole different car. Just a light tap - lotsa stop power.. and...
• Re: THANKS - Report (brakes)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:43:10 -0700
  ...help on brakes (bleeding) > > > > FWIW, I used the gravity method to bleed brakes. (no time to get parts > > together to build power bleeder) Did...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:29:25 EST
  ...Bigger tires need bigger brakes just to get the same stopping power. I see that you plan on going with the 6:17 R...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 15:14:49 -0400
  ...wrote: >> >>> Your not going to fit bigger brakes under the 14" wheels. >>> >> >> A listee commended the Power Slots rotors* for the Vanagon >> fronts and...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:54:19 -0500
  ...and > wanting more stopping power, which is smarter to do first? > > 1) Upsize the now-stock front disc brakes or > > 2) Put discs on...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:18:35 -0700
  ...Bleeding brakes. Motive, si! > I have one of the Motive power bleeders and I use it regularly. They are > the tool of choice for...
• Jetta -> Eurovan = Jetta FS
  Historical mailing list - David Maguiness
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 16:38:29 -0500
  ...for 24,000 miles, and has: * Power moonroof with sunshade * Power steering * Power brakes * Power windows * Power central locking * Air conditioning * Tilt steering wheel...
• '87 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Cradduck
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:56:17 -0600
  ...It has 160,000 km (100,000 miles) on the clock, has power steering, power assisted brakes, air conditioning and is in very good...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:42:41 -0400
  ...stopping > power. > > However, unless you are traveling in the mountains with a fully loaded van > and an engine conversion, the stock brakes should be...
• '87 GL for sale update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:56:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...Adjustable arm rests After market speakers and stereo system Air conditioning Power steering Power Brakes 97 k miles Front and rear heaters Heated remote...
• Brake Power?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:39:28 -0700
  So i just had the brakes of my '84 westy worked on (and for good reason, the master and rear cylinders were leaking a...
• Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:41:38 -0400
  ...Speaking of weak brakes, what is the purpose of >disconnecting the vacuum line to the power >booster when bleeding the brakes (per Bentley)?� This...
• Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:34:52 -0700
  ...Do any big brakes kits fit my stock wheels? I do a lot of mountain driving, pulling a small trailer. Have not had brake...
• Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:30:46 -0500
  ...brake while stopping with the foot brakes. If you can easily get a noticeable increase in stopping power with the handbrake, it is likely...
• 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: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 18:41:34 -0800
  A little while ago, i switched to 15" wheels as well, hoping to fit larger, more powerful brakes on the front (although i can...
• Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:59:49 -0600
  ...Want to increase my stopping power. Aware that I may have to switch wheels and some front end parts as well. jimt
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:30:16 -0600
  ...brakes > on the front, but that still requires bigger wheels. > > Properly installed and maintained Vanagon brakes work just fine with the > stock powertrain setup...
• Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:25:18 -0800
  ...this point. > But: > 2) the power required to achieve any given braking power will be reduced, > so the brakes should be more "responsive" in...
• Re: Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:22:23 -0700
  ...Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van and very likely the rear brakes have been rendered ineffective - On Wed, Sep...
• 1986 Vanagon - "thwup, thwup, thwup" noise on decelleration
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:43:07 -0700
  ...Power is good and no sounds are made on acceleration. Additionally, I have been hearing an infrequent though clear "clicking" sound when the brakes...
• Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 May 2007 22:12:08 -0700
  ...If I were driving a WRX powered vanagon, it would certainly have to have some different brakes than these stockers. What's that have...
• Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:46:14 +1300
  ...Will swaybars and brakes from a nonpowered van fit power-steer stubs? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
• FS 1989 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:43:10 EST
  ...2.1 L Engine, Auto trans, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power locks, heated mirrors, cruise control, etc.� At 153K miles...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 21:21:16 -0400
  ...540-338-3882. '90 Vanagon Westie Camper, excellent condition, 106K miles, a/c, auto, power steering, power brakes, am/fm/CD, $12,800. 703...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 09:32:52 -0500
  ...The van is an '84 Westy manual without power brakes and 141k on the clock. I also checked around the clutch master cylinder for...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:07:17 -0700
  My brakes heated up to the point of odor and starting to go using 2 gear to get into Shelter Cove on the Lost...
• Up date on van FS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 10:54:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Air conditioning Power steering Power brakes After market stereo and speakers Steel wheels Heated outside mirrors 4 speed 97 kmiles This is a nice...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Resend -Question about SA brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 09:04:09 EST
  ...are these brakes providing any more stopping power... apart from maybe some better cooling? >> Chris, The pistons o nthe SA big brakes are slightly...
• Re: Power mirror conversion
  Historical mailing list - THE TONGUE
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:14:50 -0700
  --- Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> wrote: > Anyone ever installed these on a pre-power mirror > Vanagon? Watch out! Those power mirrors cost a fortune...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:10:36 EDT
  ...339-6769 evenings; 703-417-0010 days. '85 Vanagon GL, power steering, power brakes, weekender package, am/fm/cass, all records, well-maintained, $2200...
• Re: Fw: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:50:53 -0400
  ...I could not believe the diffence in braking power this made on my Westy. I'm looking forward to the rockies next summer to...
• FS 1989 Vanagon Carat - Philly Area
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:45:32 EST
  ...2.1 L Engine, Auto trans, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power locks, heated mirrors, cruise control, etc.� At 153K miles...
• Re: '87 Syncro brake failure?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 23:51:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and again, trying not to ride the brakes, the pedal suddenly > became very soft, and braking power greatly reduced. This lasted until I > reached...
• No brakes
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:50:08 -0400
  ...If I pump the pedal, I get my brakes back. I checked the master cylinder when I got home and it is full. I...
• Re: Flooding in Cal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:28:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...wet brakes, set the parking brake, and when I > came back the brakes had seized. It took a substatial application of power > and clutch...
• just replaced the Brake Master Cylinder, now what?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 08:37:47 -0800
  ...help me pump and hold the brakes? --------------------------------- Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
• vanagons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 17:50:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...imaculate, air conditioning, automatic transmission, cruise control, power brakes, power steering, am/fm cassette, new brakes/Radials, 7 passenger, $6995, (XXX)XXX-XXXX SAN...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:43:10 -0800
  ...alone will show you that the brakes need to be well maintained to have the stopping power needed for emergency stops. Add in more...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:14:29 -0400
  ...stopping > > power. > > > > However, unless you are traveling in the mountains with a fully loaded > van > > and an engine conversion, the stock brakes should be...
• what is an 86 vanagon gl worth?
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 02:39:44 EST
  ...power steering, brakes, mirrors. Other non-major parts new. Just curious to know what value is, because I know that Vanagons are worth more...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:01:42 -0400
  On 6/14/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > Hi, "84 van, no power brakes, manual tranny" > What I did so far was...