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• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:40:57 -0600
  Try any of your local FLAPS for the rotor's and pads. Ask them for Raybestos pads and rotor's. The quality can't...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:49:05 -0500
  ...says its > compatible with ALL brakes fluids for all brake disc./drum systems, > etc.... Synthetic should be fine, but do be SURE it is...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 01:01:00 -0500
  I did run the shoes out until they were dragging a little on the drums. Pulled the drums off and backed them down just...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:44:18 -0400
  ...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: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:28:03 -0700
  ...it does this by the mechanical application of calipers (and > brake shoes) to the front discs (primarly, but also to the rear brake > drums...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:49:32 -0500
  ...You can check out our website for details but we supply ATE rear brake parts (shoes, rear wheel cylinders and drums). These are original...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:03 -0500
  ...So i popped off the drums and > adjusted them accordingly. I managed to "OVER ADJUST" The passangers side > one....as on my test drive...
• Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 27 May 2014 22:23:37 -0700
  ...Then new brakes, wheel cylinders and drums. This past weekend we broke an axle and will be replacing it next Saturday (if the stars...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  13 Jul 95 24:00
  ...69 can have disc brakes on the front, '68 always has drums both have identical bodies from the outside, small rear lights etc. the...
• Checking toe-in on a Vanagon at home
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:23:09 -0800
  ...could place the toe-in bar points on the metal brake drum and have a solid place to measure from. My Vanagon has a...
• Re: Rear Brakes 87 Van GL
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:09:11 -0700
  ...Rear Brakes 87 Van GL Can you remove the brake drums without pulling the hub? Techniques? Do you need the pulled to pull the...
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:34:30 -0400
  At 10:14 PM 7/24/2008 -0400, craig cowan wrote: >Curious as to what happens when a backing plate actually "rusts off" : ) You...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:54:55 UT
  ...Also, make sure the drums and rotors are not to thing. The rotor wear limit is 13mm. The drum wear limit is 228mm. They...
• Re: Brake help, please
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 17:49:03 -0500
  ...The layer that contacts the drum is made of a composition material like clutch linings. If this is worn through so metal is pressing...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:06 -0400
  Inspect the rear brakes to make sure shoes have not cracked, drums are within spec, e-brake adjustment is OK etc. Correct whatever shortcomings...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:55:34 -0500
  ...Didn't seem to improve, so I suspect that there was some damage. > They > were original rear drums, as the van only has 60...
• 1978 Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:46 -0700
  ...2 rear disk drums New windshield whipers Call 408.231.9181 Jumper cables Extra fabric $5000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't reply to this letter. I don...
• Re: From a Westy, to a "Motorhome" ?? Seeking advice (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 19:43:02 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I think a bit more than 4 drums. Aren't they 55 gallons? > > Mike > > On 9/1/04 4:16...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:11:58 -0700
  Most if not all Syncro 16" models had larger discs in the front and larger drums in the rear. Mark Dan N wrote: > on...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 May 2016 04:32:07 -0400
  ...Not the easiest drums to adjust, are >they? Look at the teeth. They're designed so the operating lever (or your screwdriver) slips off...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:45:50 -0400
  At 05:38 PM 5/21/2009, Troy wrote: >The drum is just barely squeezing on at this point. I do have 6mm of...
• Re: '64 Tranny Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 09:47:39 -0700 (PDT)
  >To recap, does anyone out there know if brake drums are available new for the >pre-64 TII's, or if bug components will...
• FS: 85 Vanagon Westfalia in Maryland
  Historical mailing list - James W Wagner
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:56:34 -0400
  ...New tire, brake shoes & pads, drums and rotors, rear shocks in last 10K miles. Just replace rear hatch struts. Body clean with slight seam...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 21:18:34 -0600
  Ben T wrote: > Larry, > > Why buy something close when you can buy the right size? If you already have the SAE size that's...
• squeaky Pagid brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 12:16:31 -0600
  ...FLAPS, or some kind of shims? Also, seems like there is some squeaking from the back end, probably time to open up those drums....
• Re: Syncro de Mayo-Music
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 21 May 2003 11:55:30 -0400
  ...Plus, the set described makes me think that drums would not <br>>be out of line. But even so, lugging even a few key...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 14:46:40 -0800
  ...Aerodynamics? > > I am not an acoustic expert but I do believe in resonance as in musical > instruments and drums. I'd think most of...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:46 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > Thanks Ron. > > Now that the cost of my rear drum rebuild just went up another $200, rear > discs are looking interesting again...
• Re: Rear brake warning signs?
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:18:13 -0000
  ...Sometimes it's hard to get the drum off. Hit it hard with a hammer (after you take the two screws off) and eventually...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:56 -0400
  ...Then you want to > adjust > > the drums until the rear shoes are just kissing the drum (you will hear a > > little rubbing when you...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - John Erickson
  Wed, 11 May 2005 21:43:03 -0700
  ...I took off the drum and found the >>lining loose inside. Amazingly neither the drum, not the lining >>was damaged.m >> >>Being on a...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:56:44 -0700
  ...Mis- adjustment of brakes may mean one drum gets more brake pressure than the other. Bentley shows procedure fro adjustment. crawl under van and...
• Re: help ; brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 13:51:27 -0800
  ...But I did > not open any lines, I still can't get a high pedal, and I adjusted the shoes > to fit the drum...
• Wheel studs- How to change.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:10:13 -0400
  ...for the help!) Now I have to deal with removing the Drums. They've been soaking for a day now and after I heat...
• Rear wheel shaft play
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 07:52:38 -0500
  While removing the drums of my son's new syncro to inspect the brakes, I found a good 1/8"-3/16" axial (in...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 17:23:37 -0800
  ...steered like a barge, braked like an oil tanker (4 wheel drums!) and required constant repairs, I have to cast my vote as you...
• sticking rear shoe?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:58:52 -0700
  ...Not the drums. thanks matthew 86 syncro westy 1.9TD __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Messenger - Communicate in real time. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo...
• Re: Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Mar 1990 09:03:01 -0500
  thom; regarding brakes, maybe you have a drum or two out of round - this will really make them lock up hard at a certain...
• Re: master cylinder (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:29:42 -0800
  ...I was never able to get the brake drum off, but the star wheel did move freely. I am not aware of a star...
• rust removers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 10:10:34 -0700
  ...I use this stuff by the drum in my buisiness. I pay about $0.50 a pound for it. I'd be glad to...
• off on holidays
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:59:54 -0700
  ...southern B.C., then Glacier/Waterton Nat Park and on to Drumheller and the Tyrell museum - my son, like most kids and adults, is...
• studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:55:38 -0500
  ...Am I reading the Bently right when it says to remove the rear drum and hub, then press them out / back in? Is there...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:27:09 -0400
  ...it does this by the mechanical application of calipers (and >>brake shoes) to the front discs (primarly, but also to the rear brake >>drums...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:04:21 -0400
  ...Most folks that > complain about Vanagon brakes have rear that are nor working properly, the > wrong shoes, and drums that are worn oversized. VW...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:24:14 -0500
  ...I'm not sure I've ever taken apart a drum brake where the adjuster was working, come to think of it. Vanagon, Toyota...
• Jeeps and bussi, and vanagons..(Rims!)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 12:04:57 -0800
  ...to worry about bakspacing and offset and gearing! Got the rear drum off my 75, and took it to work...for weeks and weeks...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 16:00:10 -0600
  ...Removing rear brake drums? > > > As Ben mentioned: "There's also a large tool available which looks like > a huge box wrench with > no handle...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 17:44:42 -0400
  The point with the shoes is not the arch matching the curve of the drum. They are all the same tat way. The problem...
• Re: Rear hatch vibration Why all vanagon sound alike
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:36:52 -0700
  ...I now think it is all > those engine lids acting like a deep drum. > > No matter what engine some part of the vibration will...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:43:53 -0600
  Everyone who experiences this should consider shoes and drums. I had the exact symptoms that were checked out several times, and ended up being...
• Re: diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:04 -0230
  ...If parking brake was on for an > extended period, a shoe(s) could be stuck rubbing against a drum(s) Oh dear, now I...
• Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:58:40 -0400
  ...I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake shoes, pads and retainer hardware too..... I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:02:31 -0500
  ...by a tire shop manager that it is to keep the >drum in place so the average Joe doesn't freak out when it...
• Help..............won't stop
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 12:27:18 +0000
  ...He's fitted new drums, shoes, pads, master cylinder, slave cylinders, etc...basically the lot, but it still slowly grinds to a hault. Apparently...
• Them's the brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 12:42:42 -0700
  Hi All, Well, it's time for me to replace the drums & shoes on the rear breaks on my '91 camper. I'd like...
• Re: Ouestion about brakes-No VW Content
  Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:57:51 -0500
  ...If when you drag your finger across the rotor or inner-drum surface and your fingernail catches in the grooves...you should check the...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:09:20 -0500
  ...When those 2 feet get closer >> together, it >> clamps the band down on the drum and makes it stop turning. (This >> changes >> the gear...
• Re: From a Westy, to a "Motorhome" ?? Seeking advice (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 19:09:00 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I think a bit more than 4 drums. Aren't they 55 gallons? > > Mike > > On 9/1/04 4:16...
• Re: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 May 2011 08:55:56 -0700
  ...When replacing rotors and drums do new bearings need to be > bought? > > I do not know that the old ones would be reusable or...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 22:44:39 -0800
  ...Last year I did a rear drum brake job on my 84 GL. I did manually adjusted the shoes but the brake pedal still...