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• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:50:21 -0500
  Maybe this is how they support the lifetime brake pad wear warranty. You pay for 3 brake jobs at once. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:52:11 -0800
  The only good way is to find an 86-91 being parted and get the front brake/suspension parts. The later front brakes are...
• Re: Brake booster?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:53:34 -1000
  This 'pedal goes down on start up < with pressure applied to the pedal > is THE 'classic brake booster test' ... going back in automotive diagnostics...
• Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:29:00 -0500
  On my 91 Carat (auto tranny) there is mounted below the dash, that is actuated by the brake pedal arm. It is not one...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:50:30 -0700
  ...80-84 brake pressure switches have 3 wires, to also trigger dash brake warning light when pressures don't match 85-91 brake pressure...
• '80 Westfalia: brakes: first steps to take.
  Historical mailing list - phil hans
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 00:56:58 -0700
  ...I have a brake job to do. Tentatively, I am planning to replace the master cylinder, rear brake shoes and drums, rear wheel cylinders...
• Re: VW pads, was: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:23:23 -0400
  > It is a bummer to go to the dealer for brake pads/shoes > but they are worth the coin, unless a list > vendor has...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 10:34:53 -0800
  ...Big Brake Kit - related Q > > > > > > > A little while ago, i switched to 15" wheels as well, hoping to fit > > larger, more powerful brakes on...
• 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:41:01 -0500
  ...In the meantime - anyone have any ideas? Mushy Brakes: Just had a brake job on the front end - and the brakes are really mushy...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...brake fluid sense switch and parking brake switch (same pin) . 2.5V. 0V when parking brake is on. > 2) Red/Black: #50 starter circuit...
• Re: Brake lining fell off brake shoe
  Historical mailing list - John Erickson
  Wed, 11 May 2005 21:43:03 -0700
  ...Brake lining fell off brake shoe >I had this same problem on an old VW of mine a couple weeks ago. I > removed the...
• Re: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:26:34 -0800
  If i 've gone so far to rebuild brake system, i would definitely remove and clean or replace proportioning valve. After a while they...
• SUMMARY: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Thu, 09 May 1996 10:10:38 +0200
  Hi Volks, Thanks to much help from y'all, I finished changing the brake cylinders last night. Here's a (rather detailed) summary of...
• Re: Weak Brakes on 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:55:09 -0700
  ...and didn't change the brake fluid in all that time, until now ? that doesn't bode well for what might be the current...
• Re: Brake Life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:13:37 -0500
  ...Brake Life How long do Vanagon brakes typically last? I had to R&R an outer front wheel bearing last weekend and picked up...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:09:31 -0400
  ...Would I have to > bleed the rear brakes (ore even also the clutch) if I remove those front > hoses? > -Wes > > > > On Thu, Jun 14...
• Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:00:29 -0500
  ...Driving the other day and the brake pedal goes almost to the floor. Thought I might have lost a brake line or a brake...
• Re: Rear "Self-Adjusting" Brakes... Don't
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 1999 13:25:27 -0400
  ...Rear "Self-Adjusting" Brakes... Don't >Greetings, All: > >When I initially got my '88 Westy about 6 months ago, all was well until I...
• SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  From Jens Hansen in Germany, maker of kits to fit Porsche (and custom) brakes to VW T3s like ours. Read the PS! Hi Andrew...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:49:14 -0400
  ...Small dabs of silicone or other glues can also be used to isolate and secure brake lines. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 19:19:05 -0700
  I just started using ATE super Blue racing brake fluid, DOT 4. I'm told it is what BMW uses for its street cars...
• Re: Parking Brake vs Left in Gear - Siezed Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:57:42 -0500
  E-brakes should work ,even when left unusued. It sounds like the brake cables are rusted.Is it ice, in the brakes freezing on...
• Re: Corvair conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:18:21 -0700
  ...that was 'just a test.' yes, rear disc brakes, and I don't think he'll be converting the fronts to drum brakes. ----- Original...
• Brake Noise
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 09:13:39 +0000
  hey list, I just had my rear brakes done on my '87 GL. Now there is an obnoxious squeek coming from them after I...
• Re: Big brake and rear disc brakes for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
  Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:20:43 +0000
  ...I am coming close to needing to do my brakes.  I put 17" wheels on My van so upgrading the brakes is next.  I...
• WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:43:06 -0500
  Don, How do you use them to stop brake lines? I find I have to take a dowel and sharpen it in a pencil...
• brake light weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 21:35:15 +0000
  Dear All, The brake light indicator on the dash now lights up when I turn on the car. It goes off when I depress...
• Squealing Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 21:18:55 -0500
  ...Are there any little fiber separators or something that will stop these squealing brakes ?. The old brakes were this way and I never did...
• Re: Brakes & potential problems
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 15 May 2002 21:11:32 -0700
  ...Set the parking brake where it just feels like it's engaging. Back off one notch. Now test the regular braking system. If it...
• power bleeder for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:35:49 -0500
  Hi all, I have sort of followed this thread on bleeding brakes, but I'm not sure whether anyone has mentioned the power bleeder...
• Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:09:47 -0500
  ...Brake cleaner evaporates much too fast to do any deep cleaning, and can be an expensive proposition. <<use Brake Parts cleaner... I've found...
• Front Brake Hose Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:08:18 -0500
  Hello all, Anyone (Ron, Ken ?) know where I can buy some new front caliper brake hoses (left and right) for a 1991 Vanagon? Also...
• Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:54:32 -0700
  ...The concensus seems to be that the brake lights I mentioned earlier are tacky, tacky, tacky! :-( So, what solution are people recommending for adding...
• Re: '88 Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 8 May 2001 19:36:12 -0400
  ...Re: '88 Brakes > > > > get rid of moisture (heat boils the moisture in the fluid witch seems to > > "fade" the brakes). > > > > Oh no! Not the...
• Parking brake actuator rod
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 11:16:42 -0700
  ...the threaded part of the parking brake rod sheared off whilst I was adjusting the parking brake after replacing rear shoes & cylinders. ( moderate pressure...
• Brake Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Sep 2021 21:46:45 -0500
  Should the brake cylinders on the rear wheels have springs in them?
• Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - Grotz, Kurt
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:46:19 -0400
  Can anyone tell me where the brake light switch goes? Kurt Grotz
• Re: Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 18:07:29 -0700
  Hi, I think you might be talking about the hose coming off the side of your brake fluid reservoir. That's not for the...
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:30:13 +0000
  Nope....e-brake was off....how else would I be able to spin the drum?? ;-) > Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:51 -0400...
• Re: forgot to loosen the parking brake adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:11:04 -0400
  You should not normally have to play with the parking brake cable adjuster but there is a process for proper adjustment. Check for my...
• Re: storing van-brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:36:17 -0800
  ...it always just seemed to vanish in the first half-second of brake application after I used it. With brakes as good as that...
• Re: brake adjuster clip
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 02:38:13 -0400
  Hey all, as long as we're talking drum brakes: I'm doing the fronts on my '66 and on each backing plate (left...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:21:38 -0400
  ...you might also want to upgrade to oversized ventilated disc brakes all around.... has anybody ever heard of water cooled brakes?...have you ever...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:30:24 -0500
  For front brake pads I like the Axis Metal Masters. For rear shoes I try to go OEM (dealer). Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Late Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:02:46 -0600
  ...But, now that it's getting dark so early here in The Northland, i noticed my brake lights are coming on a bit later...
• Re: '85 Westy Brake Booster Location
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 20:10:24 -0800
  ...The booster is the big flattened disc attached to the front of the brake master cylinder, which is right underneath the brake fluid reservoir...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:39:01 -0400
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument > >> panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid > >> level sensor...
• Re: Brake Problem
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Sat, 25 Feb 1995 20:56:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...I looks like the pressure in my brake system > is not going down all the way. If I use the brakes, and then open...
• Re: your opinion - brake drums
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:44:02 -0700
  ...Drive the vanagon, and then apply the hand-brake. The vanagon should slow down and eventually stop, if the rear brakes are working properly...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:56:08 -0400
  ...Brake light sensor switch adj. > On my Vanagon (88) there are switched on both the brake and clutch pedals > for the cruise control. > I...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:12:10 -0400
  Hi List, Today we got a opportunity to test the GW front big brakes and rear discs. A ca coming off interstate 91 did...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:46:33 -0400
  ...Regardless of whether a brake system is filled with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, DOT 4 fluid is safe and advisable for...
• Rear brakes squeak
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 13:02:04 -0500
  Just replaced the rear brakes on the 86 Syncro. The brakes work fine but they now have a loud squeak. I know there is...
• Re: Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:26:55 -0500
  The '90 Jetta seems a bit old to have antilock brakes. I understand if the fluid in a vehicle equipped with antilock brakes is...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 11:54:02 -0400
  Hi Dennis, >If the parking brake lever is pushing on the adjuster bar from not following >my adjustment instructions, the adjuster will not work...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:32:35 -0800
  ...My 91 sycrowesty has its original brakes on it = pads rotors etc. etc. Last shop estimate= 2 to 3 mm left on the pads...
• Re: using and storing brake pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 11:49:34 -0800
  ...I use colored brake fluids...my prefered brand is ATE..I alternate Super Blue with Gold. They are essentially the same, but for the...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 22:02:53 -0700
  ...and they don't eat up brake discs. AT is always rougher on brakes, particularly the fronts. Measure your front disc, and your read...
• Re: brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 21:31:39 -0400
  ...I have been using brake parts off this junker because when I got it in the brakes worked fine. I put the booster from...
• Brake Light Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 10 May 2021 11:54:20 -0400
  After yet another failure of my Brake Light switches... I thought I'd share my experience. In the past I have purchased "aftermarket" 3...