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• Re: Rear brake spring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:30:02 -0700
  ...Its a long story, but all the springs were replaced last year and that one came undone and got lunched by the drum. I...
• New Website Store now open for business
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 11 May 2013 06:41:55 -0400
  Ta Dummm - Drum Roll - Our all new Website Store is now up and running. After over six months of work and configuration we have...
• Re: Looking for a Rabbit Pickup, DAVID
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 01:24:41 EDT
  ...at stop lights :) >> Hi David, did you get the rear brakes drums off your vanagon and get the brakes done. I hope the info...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:33:34 -0400
  ...I opened the rear drums and it was time for new shoes and new cylinders. I changed both, the brakes work great, but at...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 21:03:10 -0500
  ...I would ask if anyone out there has tackled a rear drum to > disc conversion. If so what parts did you use and what...
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:43:16 -0500
  ...The drum looked good visually and the outside surface looked fairly fresh. I didn't have a micrometer to measure the drums, but given...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
  that sounds like a great trip ! yeah, get, if you can find one, a GOOD shop to do a proper rear-drums-off brake...
• None
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 17:27:36 -0600
  ...Sure looks like the rotors will "bolt" right on in place of the drums back there. The problem then becomes one of securing the...
• Re: rear brake shoes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:45:09 -0800
  ...If the fluid was a bit low to begin with, the act of removing the drums and fiddling with the braking mechanisms allowed the...
• Re: Rear brake adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:17:12 -0400
  ...02:43 Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM> napisał(a): > Has anyone added adjustable pivots to the rear drums on a Vanagon? Rumor > has it...
• Re: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:48:54 -0400
  ...Some folks put washers at the bottom to put the lower parts of the shoes closer to the drums but, even though that will...
• Why are my brakes dragging!!??
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 19:38:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...If I adjust the shoes (via the adjusting stars) away from the drums, they work fine for a few miles and then start dragging...
• Re: Eight nights in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:12:35 -0400
  I've had brake hardware come apart before inside the drum. It could be the adjusters or handbrake lever. Yes, I left it up...
• Pulsating brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:58:24 -0400
  ...My van had new brake/parts everywhere except for drums that look brand new, so i kept those will restoring my van. Lately, i...
• Break job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 12:36:51 -0500
  I have been experiencing low pedal pressure, and decided to adjust the rear drums and then bleed them. The rears bled well enought--black...
• rear brake renewal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:24:17 -0700
  ...DO NOT PULL THE HUBS, pull the drums only. gary Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:57:25 -0400 From: joe lucca <joe_lucca...
• Re: Parking Brake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:07:35 -0600
  Have you checked the brake shoes and drums? Jim On Nov 13, 2006, at 4:56 PM, David Johnson wrote: > Hey all. > > My parking...
• SUCCESS: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Sep 2022 22:05:06 +0000
  I first did the recommended YouTube thing, put van in Reverse and stopped using handbrake:  nothing really changed so I guess my rear drum...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:26:14 -0400
  ...planet with parking brake on > only one wheel. > > Obviously, a careful, drums off, rear brake inspection is in order. > I wouldn't except the...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL - FOR SALE $1,500
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:06:43 -0700
  ...BZ-Drumright, OK-Presque Isle, ME-close enuf? On Jan 6, 2010, at 6:18 AM, Jim Johnston wrote: > I asked the location and...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:52:10 -0700
  ...Maybe next time my drums are off I'll have someone watch to see that mine are working right. (likely they are though) Best...
• Of cooling systems and luggage rack seals...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:28:45 -0700
  ...I ordered the BusDepot"bulb" type seal after experiencing alot of panel drumming noise with their "bulbless" seal. Installed it Saturday, took the van...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:43:35 -0700
  ...If I do replace drums, can bearing races be >> saved, or are new bearings in order? That would add a lot to the cost...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:16:21 -0600
  ...How brake adjusters work for Vanagon Rear Drum Brakes > > | | | > How brake adjusters work for Vanagon Re... > | > > > The author is saying that to adjust rear...
• spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:02:14 -0700
  evening all, i replaced my rear brake drums this weekend on our 86 westfalia. first one went great - pretty easy job. second one came...
• Rear wheel bearing play
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:04 -0700
  ...I measured about 0.12mm play between the backing plate and drum outer face when the opposite side was squeezed by hand. Given these...
• speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - sharks
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:03:16 -0700
  I noticed some (very little) oil dripping from the differential of my '90GL, so I thought I'd check the gear oil level. I...
• RE: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 11:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But I admit I am not an authority on the subject-- anyone ever seen a '71 bus WITHOUT power front discs? Maybe drums, or...
• Re: Parking brake cable stretch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:29:18 -0800
  ...Mark David Beierl wrote: > > At 09:56 PM 1/15/2001, Ken Hunter wrote: > >I have new rear drums and brake shoes on my...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2015 09:22:40 -0700
  ...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: '56 kombi - brakes (again)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:50:29 -0700
  ...I think that the shoes might stick to the drums a little, or maybe some brake fluid's getting in there. Whatever the case...
• the nose knows
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 21:59:09 EDT
  ...Loosened the shoes up enough to get the drum off and found that things had gotten very hot. My nose is notoriously insensitive (wife...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:08:42 +0200
  ...Second, to use the handbrake, the rotor has a brake drum installed in it (like BMWs have). Many parts --> high prices... If only I...
• Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Wed, 18 Dec 96 08:48:21 -0600
  ...very high temp tolerance -readily available and inexpensive ready for this? drum roll please <budda budda budda> Silicone Brake Fluid. huh? ya think? maybe...
• Re: Brake drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:07:54 EDT
  In a message dated 7/23/01 11:33:42 PM, wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes: << Listees are honest. If we're wearing facial...
• Re: Sound Deadening/Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 11:28:13 -0500
  The vanagon has large sections of sheet metal that, effectively, act as a drum. This is because VW didnt' put any sound deadening material...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:14:57 -0500
  Well, not so bad now thanks. :) Got studs out, and confirmed that nothing rubbing on drum..... on that side at least! Cheers, Neil. --- BenT...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:04:30 -0400
  ...Do not step on the brake pedal with drums removed or calipers out unless the goal is to push the pistons out. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: help: locked e-brake? -CAT
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 22:05:53 -0700
  ...Weird. > However, part of the drum surface has been roughed up as well as the > shoes. I think I can get the drum turned...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:16:37 +0000
  ...planet with parking brake > > on > > > only one wheel. > > > > > > Obviously, a careful, drums off, rear brake inspection is in order. > > > I wouldn't except the...
• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:06:11 -0600
  ...Then take > the drum back off, > get a couple of more clicks out of the adjuster, drum back, on, repeat, etc. > . I do one...
• need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:53:57 -0800
  ...I had recently done my brakes (about three months ago at least) and thought something inside the drum may be scraping, but all of...
• Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:16:27 -0800
  ...At the same time I did the rear wheel bearings I replaced the brake shoes, drums, and wheel cylinders. The brakes feel tip-top...
• Re: vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:45:36 +1200
  ...Rear discs probably do not work any better than decent drums, BUT they are a LOT easier to work on! And there is no...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:08:20 -0500
  ...I adjust the rears I pull just the drum adjust, and test fit the drum back in place. I find this improves braking Bob...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:22:21 -0600
  ...bugging me, damn memory! > > 11mm on brake fluid bleeders on rear drums? > > YMMv, > > Mr. BZ-splitties use 11's there > > > > > > alistair > > > > On 21-Jan...
• The Sign of Maturity
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:53:05 -0800
  ...The drums in back rust. The calipers rust. You can go out and get new ones of each and paint them, but experience dictates...
• Re: more tidbits,(f) Fiat 850
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 17:55:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...It was "fun" to drive, the brakes locked-up at the least bit of provacation, (4 wheel drum), I actually got the rear end...
• drums to discs.
  Historical mailing list
  21 Sep 95 9:33
  Ok dudes here's my question. I have a mate who has a '68 Bay Window bus, and it's getting a big motor...
• Re: Rear Drum - the list
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:08:52 -0400
  I share in Eric's frustration! The quality of the discussions as reflected in the repetitiveness of the questions has deteriorated. There must be...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:44:25 EST
  ...rear spindle has to come off in order to remove the drum and get to the brakes. Is this correct? If so, what size...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat (weekender)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:49:53 EDT
  ...brand new complete exhaust system, new rear drums, new w/s, inspected, tranny service, $$ invested in service, runs great.. email for more info chris...
• Re: Plastic Cooling Pipe Damage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 07:48:03 -0800
  ...I used a dremel with the sanding drum to rough up the interior of the pipe, and the exterior of the stainless nipple. Spread...
• Re: just how COLD is IT? - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 17:36:16 -0500
  ...I'm going outside to play drums in the garage and work up a sweat! Mark Garcia Alhambra, CA 1987 Vanagon Westfalia (for going...
• Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:43:54 -0500
  When I was trying to get my brake drums off the other day on my '87, (haven't got 'em off, but haven't...
• Re: Who Supports The List
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 11:22:21 -0700
  ...like we got a > telethon going for "Gerry's Kids"........you like that one......need a > snare drum ..baa-baaa...after that one liner..... >
• Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:23:05 -0700
  ...Do I need to pull the hub to get the drum off? Is there a "english" equivalent to the 46mm? according to my measurements...
• Re: Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:58:24 -0700
  ...the PO of my van had EVERYTHING (rotors, drums, calipers, kits, fluid, shoes, pads) replaced (I could see all the shiny new red/black...
• Re: Failed inspection, parts needed ASAP.
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:04:09 +0000
  ...I'll be upgrading my rear drums in mid-February and could make my old parts available, but not before then. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:50:58 -0500
  ...Mine is an 89, fresh rear brake instal (cyl, shoes, > drums), only about 4 clicks. > > Anyway. Prior to this, I'd never seen the...