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• Re: NEW 2wd Brake Pads FS
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 14:24:48 -0400
  The Syncro and 2wd definately take the same brake pads. The 698 middle series versus 615 simply denotes a set or kit. The 115...
• Where to get front seat padding?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:24:42 -0500
  ...The front seats apparently had padding made of the infamous VW pressed horsehair padding. The horsehair has galloped into history, and the seats are...
• TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:50:21 -0700
  ...http://www.trwaftermarket.com/en/Products/Disc-Brake-Systems/Brake-Pads/ "TRW has introduced Cotec - an innovative coating for its brake pads. Independent tests...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:43:32 -0400
  This looks like the van sat a lot and the pads are probably sticking in the slots where they are mounted. They are jammed...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:54:03 -0700
  The brake pad I have traditionally use for decades is PBR Deluxe. ( aka Repco Deluxe ) .. Australian made....or 'traditionally has been'. I've found...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 1995 10:13:41 -0300
  > >Well the pads started squeeking a little the other day, so I am thinking >maybe I will change the pads this time, especially if...
• Dash board pad removal
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Thu, 3 May 2007 23:22:35 -0500
  I'm going to replace my dash board pads on my 86 Syncro. Its cracking very bad. Has anyone removed the dash pad, and...
• Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:25:39 -0400
  Hey, thanks everyone for the help with the front pads this morning. It took awhile to get spark plugs into my wifes A4 this...
• Re: cheap Metalic Brake Pads => Squeek!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 18:59:40 -0700
  Well, your milage may vary and all that, but the Repco Metal Master pads in my brother's GTI don't squeek and I...
• Re: Pads
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 10:23:54 -0600
  Entity pensioner spoke thus: > The very best pads are made from compressed Kudzu from Joel's back lot. And I suppose hemp is the...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:28:01 -0700
  ...lucas brake pads in 87 westy >I was please to find how easy it was to replace the pads. I would suggest >getting the...
• Re: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 07:12:21 -0700
  random google quotes eres the thing I can pick up replacement Bendix TitaniuMetallic II Brake pads at Advanced Auto Parts for around $30.00...
• Bed "pads"?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:22:30 -0700
  I saw a recent post about memory foam bed topper pads. My 84 with the partial westie (fold down bed with a foam pad...
• Need grey front carpet and padding for '91 Syncro Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Wilma Quan
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:05:20 -0800
  Howdy List buddies, Had a massive brake master cylinder leak and saturated my drivers side front carpet and padding with brake fluid. I need...
• Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 18:30:02 -0400
  I have tried many pads over the years and despite the somewhat higher cost I really prefer the PBR for the Vanagon. After they...
• Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:15:52 -0800
  Hi, Last year I replaced my front rotors with Italian made rotors and pads were"OEM" Mintex from Bus Depot. Everything was fine until...
• lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:32:15 -0700
  I was please to find how easy it was to replace the pads. I would suggest getting the spreader tool which is free at...
• Brake Pads Worn At An Angle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 22 May 2015 19:34:53 -0700
  ...PBR pads, no silencing shims installed. Is it abnormal for brake pads to wear at an angle? (front to rear) My guess is "yes...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 09:39:41 -0800
  ...Seriously...the goo was spread >on the back of the >pads and the edge of the piston that makes contact with the inside >pad...
• Re: Worth of Big Brake Kit...better brakes on 86 up vans...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:03:17 EDT
  ...Because the newer tapered pad is over 4.5" wide at the top versus only 3" wide for the older pad, the newer pad...
• Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:08:01 -0700
  ...As for the choice of pads, you really want > metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads...
• squealing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:09:56 -0800
  I recently replaced the front pads and rotors on my 87 syncro Westy. I used OEM pads purchased from a dealer. After a bit...
• installing dash pad
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:26:30 EST
  ...While it's out I'm going to install a late model pad on the dash board. (Mine is now all metal with only...
• Sqeaky Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 23:11:18 EDT
  I changed front wheel bearings,rotors,pads, calipers and have ended up with an ongoing sqeak. Put red stuff behind pads and backing plates...
• Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 01:00:03 EST
  ...A > slip-on cover with an attached pad for the headrest / restraint. Having > both > integrated into the driver's seat would certainly make those...
• Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:56:47 -0800
  ...He has an 88, different caliper, pads, and rotor. Mark Stan Wilder wrote: > > No big deal John. > Remove the front wheel. > Use a punch...
• Re: Brake Pads Worn At An Angle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2015 19:39:21 -0700
  ...Here's an image showing one set of my pads. Ends with narrower pad material mount at lower end of caliper (called "leading edge...
• Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 1995 05:33:10 -0500
  The first time I had the brake pads replaced was at 100K (bought it at 95k). The dealer did the work and used whatever...
• Brake Pads Squeak
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:59:20 +0000
  ...One mechanic said that everything looked alright, but maybe they were too hard of pads? What pads should I get any suggestions?
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 15:57:17 -0500
  Incidentally, you can get 2 piece aluminum paddles for around $40. And they make a piece that fits between the two ends that convert...
• Re: Squealing Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 23:51:28 -0500
  If the new replacement pads didn't have the correct replacement hardware, such as the OE pads come with, more than likely the anti...
• Re: Dash improvement?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:29:11 -0500
  ...Where did you get that, or did you remove the padded dash cover? Padded dashes have been required in the US since at least...
• Re: mk II brake pads (20% thicker) standard on a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:45:22 -0400
  Bill wrote: > i am going to bleed my system and install new pads in the coming month. > where do i get these syncro-specific...
• 84 Westy Front Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:58:53 -0400
  Since I haven't replaced the front pads in seven years on Wally and the new pads seem to have some type of anti...
• Re: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 10:51:51 -0400
  ...Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii random google quotes eres the thing I can pick up replacement Bendix TitaniuMetallic II Brake pads at Advanced...
• Brake pads: PBR Deluxe Plus or ATE "old German stock"?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:06:32 -0700
  ...In reading up on front brake pads in the archives, PBR or VW dealership pads are two of my top choices so far. Though...
• Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:10:13 -0400
  ...As for the choice of pads, you really want metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads...
• br8 pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - schwab
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 09:19:37 GMT
  Any secrets or helpful tips for changin front brake pads on 85 vanagon gl? A straightforward procedure as with most cars, or more complex...
• Re: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:55:05 -0500
  ...1) File the sharp corners off the brake pads. (Didn't work). 2) Be sure you have the spacer tin pieces behind the pads...
• Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:56:54 -0400
  Anybody ever try Bendix TitaniuMetallic II front pads? They claim. Bendix TitaniuMetallic II provides unsurpassed braking performance right out of the box. TitaniuMetallic is...
• Re: Ceramic Brakes Pads
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:44:23 -0500
  I have just recently replaced the rotors and pads on my 82 diesel westy. Brembo rotors I think, and PBR Deluxe Ceramic pads. I...
• Ultra Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 20:43:23 -0800
  Listees, I'm trying to find some info on these pads, They're made by a company called RT Industrial inc. The brand is...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 13:49:30 -0500 (CDT)
  I know this mechanic (a crook, btw!) who claims that filing off the edges of brake pads keeps them from squealing. Of course, this...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 22:17:16 -0800
  I just bought a set of '85-later Mintex pads on eBay. Rats. Robert 1982 Westfalia --- "Adam H. Behle" <tikiman2@COX.NET> wrote: > > You...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:56:45 -0700
  ...On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 9:04 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Installed new calipers, rotors, pads. Caliper hardware...
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 15:24:21 -0600
  ...I never got the squeal out even after filing the edges, running the pads in with multiple slow stops, adding shims between the pad...
• Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:36:41 -0400
  Does someone have a good write-up on replacing the front brake pads in an 83.3? Typing in "Front Brake Pads" into the...
• Re: That composite floor padding...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 16:52:01 -0500
  ...That composite floor padding... Well, not exactly padding...it seems to have minimal padding function. Its main purpose seems to be to even out...
• Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:06:48 -0400
  In the after market brake pad arena I prefer the Axxis Metal Master brake pads. They seem to be consistent and most customers like...
• Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:12:28 -0400
  I am replacing my front pads and rotors on my 84 Westy. Came across these pads, and wondered if anyone has used them? This...
• Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:08:27 -0600
  ...Lift the pads out. Spread the cups enough to drop in the new pads. PUT goopy disk brake stuff on back of your pads...
• FS: Brown Dashboard Pad
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 18 May 2005 22:44:52 -0400
  Anyone interested in a brown dash pad out of an 87 GL? (last year of the brown dash) The pad is in good shape...
• Brake Fade and Pads
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 6 May 1998 16:52:13 -0400
  ...Brake Fade & Pads Several months ago, I put new factory rotors and aftermarket pads on my '90 syncro westfalia. I went easy on them...
• Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:25:09 -0700
  ...What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS > In the after market brake pad arena I prefer the Axxis Metal Master brake > pads...
• Re: front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 20:31:56 -0700
  I am looking for best gripping front brake pads. Found many choices.Would like to hear from listees right now have almost new pads...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 03:16:38 -0800
  Mohawk and Carlisle make these cheap paddles and they are a notch above dog shit. DM&FS -----Original Message----- From: Todd Kaderabek <todd@LARKBOOKS...
• syncro: brake pads, wheel bearings, CVs, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 10:03:25 -0700
  It's time to replace the front brake pads on my 87 syncro Westy (88K miles) and I have a few questions for syncro...
• Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 08:24:03 -0600
  Volks, Last week, I replaced the front brake pads on my 83.5 Westy. The job was straight forward enough and everything went smoothly...
• Uneven Brake pad wear
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:22:37 -0500
  Volks, Changed the front brake pads on my 91 GL (197 k) yesterday since the wife was complaining of a metal sound on braking...
• front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Mon, 25 May 1998 10:29:34 -0700
  My front brakes are squealing! 4+ months ago I was told that I had 50% pad remaining. is this an easy do- it- yourself...