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• Re: Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:41:57 -0500
  ...Beat on the drum with a rubber hammer and it will usually come off. Don't pry against the backing plate you can damage...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:21:26 -0700
  ...In short the > drum look very nice and > the shoes hardly have any signs of wear (as of Mar). > I'll try adjusting > them...
• Re: Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 07:27:44 -0500
  ...I followed >the Bentley exactly on the rear drum adjustment. I even tightened the >adjusters until there was drag on the drums then backed...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:32:18 -0700
  Just looked at an 82 I have here with a rear drum off. It is slightly tilted, yes. Never had to think about that...
• Re: Brake Pad/Shoe Thickness '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 11:58:12 -0500
  On my 85, rear drums, I remove the oval rubber plugs on the back mounting plate and can measure the wear. On the fronts...
• Low brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 06:32:34 -0800
  Hi, What would cause 'low brake pedal'? I just got new rear drums & brake shoes. I've checked the brake fluid resevoir & it's...
• Thumping from right rear wheel.
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 15:43:32 -0500
  ...Before I pull this drum and have a look=see, any ideas? Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle Vanagon Partsmobiles
• Re: Brakes Stuck.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:40:46 -0500
  ...Is this an expected > occurrance? Is there an accepted procedure for freeing up what i assume to > be the rear drums? > Thanks again. > > -Craig...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:58:12 -0700
  Only if the wheel falls off while you are going fast, 'cause the brake drum may come off too leaving you with only front...
• Re: PHRYDAYE Rambling... oh, didn't she ramble, ramble, she rambled til the Navy cut 'er down ... ;)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:41:09 -0500
  ...compared to the 1971-later disc-drum system, drum-drum sucks, but they do work. and there are some who trash the type 4...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:49:41 -0500
  ...You should have to fight to put the drum on. If you have to struggle to install the drum then you have adjusted it...
• Re: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:23 -0400
  ...Is this good enough? They will center in the drums on thier own when the pedal is depressed. >4 - When I first removed the...
• Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 20:46:13 -0400
  ...Now go see that the rear brakes are actually set up correctly including the contact pattern with the drums. Many after-market shoes have...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 29 May 1998
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Sat, 30 May 1998 09:01:15 -0700
  ...This causes the shoes to be too far from the drum it makes the brakes feel mushy as the shoes move to contact the...
• Re: From a Westy, to a "Motorhome" ?? Seeking advice (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 21:23:09 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > I think a bit more than 4 drums. Aren't they 55 gallons? > > > > Mike > > > > On 9/1/04 4:16...
• Rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 22 May 2006 05:56:20 -0700
  ...What is the life on a set of pads and drums? Lots of questions here. Looking for some answers here? William
• Re: adjusting rear brakes! removing rear drums Bolt sizes!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:42:39 -0500
  You said: "That would change to "JIS8" ("ISO8"?) for Toyotas where the 8 mm bolt takes a 12 mm wrench." For vanagons, this also...
• Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:23:29 -0600
  ...It is still making us scratch our heads and here is the info.New brake shoes (2nd set), new brake drums (2nd set) , new...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:16:32 -0400
  ...And the numbers are (drum roll): 255 801 913 Bracket (left) for vehicles with tire sizes 205 255 801 914 Bracket (right) for vehicles...
• parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 18:19:14 MST
  ...91K auto tranny both rear drive axles dash board calipers & rotors rear drums sliding door ( local only will not ship ) passengers door ( local only...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:56:05 -0600
  ...Gary, maybe I missed an earlier e-mail, but WHY are you removing the axle nuts? If it is to get the brake drums...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:24:14 -0800
  ...now thanks. :) > > > Got studs out, and confirmed that nothing rubbing on > drum..... on that side at least! > > Cheers, > > Neil. Congrats! Goes to show you...
• Re: Brake booster woes.
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:05 -0400
  ...The assembled brake shoes/spring/drum effectively captures the pivot points and included washers. I based the number of washers I used on two...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:50:34 -0800
  ...In addition, I need to replace the rear shoes and > have the drums turned if time permits. > > In looking at the Bentley, it appears...
• Re: First time rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:38:28 -0600
  Well, surprise, surprise!!! I just tapped off the first drum. Once I started tapping round and round, sort of bumping it towards the ends...
• Audi turbo wheels on a vanagon...Re: Audi 16 spoke 'spider' rim
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:39:32 EST
  ...a) rear studs too short b) small bolt head on brake drums intefering with flush installation. c) center hub needs boring in order to...
• Shoddy German Memory or Heart?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:04:34 -0400
  ...Thanks for beating that drum...(bet you'll drum up a lot of new business with that little missive!). I'm with you, freund...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:32:35 -0400
  ...In the old days you could get the shoes ground to the exact curvature of your drums. all high end shops did this. thanks...
• Re: Please no politics.. Stop NOW!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:25:52 -0500
  ...Hineline wrote: >I'm still waiting for someone to speculate on whether it's okay for me >to leave a baywindow drum brake assembly...
• friday
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:25:22 EST
  ...1300lbs of spent cranks, cams, drums ect... hauled to the scrap yard in my van. Handled pretty well considering and even got a half...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:13:31 -0700
  ...The circumferential surface of the two drums had steel corrugations > spaced about a foot apart all around the drum. I bet any tyro FBI...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0500
  ...removed > the 10mm (IIRC) drum > retaining bolts. The drum should come right off. If > not, smack the perimeter > with a rubber or brass mallet...
• Re: (Resolved) Tips for removing drums??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:45:38 -0500
  Hi All, Got those pesky drums off yesterday. Took quite a bit more pounding with the hard rubber mallet. The main problem turned out...
• For sale: Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:25:28 -0700
  I got these a while back thinking they were for a vanagon but then was told by my mechanic that they are the wrong...
• Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 21 May 2012 20:02:36 -0700
  ...What is it? I took them apart on both sides and all is great other than the drums are 20 thou oversized already and...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:12:37 -0700
  ...bugging me, damn memory! 11mm on brake fluid bleeders on rear drums? YMMv, Mr. BZ-splitties use 11's there > > > alistair > > On 21-Jan...
• FS: Longer Rear Studs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:23:58 -0700
  ...These are also suitable for thos using the thicker center SA rear drums. Price is $2 each plus $5 shipping anywhere in the US...
• Re: fish-chowder recipe
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 16 Nov 1994 15:13:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...They can't play drums... and everyone else is bringing an instrument.
• Re: Rain problem and Upper control bushing question
  Historical mailing list - JanetDA
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 20:46:12 -0700
  ...from tool companies) and get a brake spoon, that will work very well to run your brakes in to take off the drums. DrRufo
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:21:06 -0400
  Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com> wrote: > 42mm, I think. Nope, it's a 46mm. You can get a tool like a box wrench end...
• 91 syncro westy left rear wheel chirp at 50+ mph
  Historical mailing list - robyn and heather rudisill
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:17:26 -0700
  ...Could rotating tires warp a brake drum? thanks for your time. Robyn 91 Westy syncro
• Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 03:44:38 -0700
  How do I check the rear brakes? Don't tell me I have to remove that huge castle nut! I measured it at 1...
• Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:09:57 -0400
  ...I'm going to replace shoes and drums as well as wheel cylinders on my 88 Westy. Because the westy has a dual circuit...
• Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:10:14 -0600
  ...that they were experimenting with, mounting it on the wheel or drum. Can anyone point me in the direction to find this, or to...
• Re: drums and shoes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 13:07:17 -0500
  That's why they are made of asbestos (or at least used to be). Takes the high temperatures and lasts for a good long...
• Re: rear brake adjusters?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:04:42 -0400
  ...I installed grease nipples on both of my rear drums, choosing the location carefully so I could access them through the wheel holes, and...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:03:55 -0800
  ...To do it right you really need to start in the rear drums. If that's all shot and worn out in there and...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 14:54:14 MST
  ...In addition, I need to replace the rear shoes and have the drums >turned if time permits. > >In looking at the Bentley, it appears...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:05:08 -0600
  Now if you get the "big nut" off, hope you can get the drum off also. BTDT w/ a splittie! Now that is a...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:52:35 EDT
  ...Thereby, keeping the rear drums from locking up before the from rotors. For those who want to experiment with what happens you foolishly adjust...
• Re: brake drum removal difficulties--need advice
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:04:47 EDT
  ...The drum will pop off. Just be sure to aim your blow well and do not be afraid to put some smoke into it...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:08:39 -0700
  First, do the Rheins require removing the 2 bolts on each side that hold the rear drums on? Some replacement wheels won't sit...
• I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:05 -0400
  ...So i popped off the drums and adjusted them accordingly. I managed to "OVER ADJUST" The passangers side one....as on my test drive...
• Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:20:01 -0700
  Yes, Mike Miller is a nuclear genius. He looks inside his Mr. Fusion powerplant in his VanaSyncWestro. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On...
• Rear brake adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:43:31 -0700
  Has anyone added adjustable pivots to the rear drums on a Vanagon? Rumor has it that the shoes do not make full contact and...
• Re: that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:29:12 -0400
  ...the only thing I couldn't fit was some of the drum kit :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts...
• RE: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 3 May 1996 09:55:30 -0700
  Darie etc., I am not qualified to comment on most of your questions. However, I do know that any time you open the brake...
• brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:00:29 -0500
  ...also on drums. thanks, Rob 1989 GL
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 06:33:15 -0800
  ...They're mirror > image installation so they both turn up to expland the shoes toward > the drums, if I remeber correctly. Any comment? > Bob...
• Re: Soft brake
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:00:54 -0800
  > I adj the shoes all the way to the drums & I still have a soft brake. No leeks around > the master cylinder. > The rears...