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• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:31:15 -0700
  ...They are not lifetime parts and probably should be renewed every 2nd >> or 3rd brake pad replacement. Rebuilds are readily available. The Ate and...
• Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
  ...Brake fluid should be renewed every 2 or 3 years. It absorbs moisture which lowers the boiling point and creates corrosion in the system...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:56:51 -0400
  ...18 souds very nice. >>>> >>>> I also have the GW big brakes. >>>> >>>> My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:11:15 -0700
  ...From Step 6 of Part 5 "Front brake caliper - overhaul": "Under no circumstances should the two halves of the caliper be separated" It also...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 20:30:25 -0700
  ...Would flushing the whole system help? I read this http://www.vanagontravels.com/2012/08/vanagon-repair-brake-master-cylinder.html- but it is...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 19:57:30 -0400
  ...They are not lifetime parts and probably should be >> renewed every 2nd or 3rd brake pad replacement. Rebuilds are readily >> available. The Ate and...
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:37:43 -0500
  ...If you are having squealing > issues with the early brake system (80-85) you might want to investigate > this. As a mechanic, it stinks...
• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...Brake fluid should be renewed every 2 or 3 years. It absorbs moisture which lowers the boiling point and creates corrosion in the system...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:41:11 +0000
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost >a > > >heck > > > > >of a > > > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:17:43 -0400
  ...Proper brake jobs include servicing the hydraulics. Sticking or rubbing brakes can also heat up and cuase failure of the front wheel bearings. A...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:46:47 -0700
  ...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not > >> good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes > >> start to "go...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:18:50 -0500
  ...18 souds very nice. >>>> >>>> I also have the GW big brakes. >>>> >>>> My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:32:11 -0700
  ...OK, fix that. > > I decide I should inspect for leaks in the whole brake/clutch system. I > fill my Motive pressure bleeder bottle and...
• Re: brake bleeder sizes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 08:10:27 -0800
  ...Vanagon--- for about $40, about the same price for a brake > >bleeder system. Bleeding is a one-person snap, and I've been more...
• RE: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 05:09:46 UT
  ...brakes could not use a little upgrading, well the article details a cheap upgrade to Porsche 914 brakes instead. The 914 uses an ATE...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:19:53 -0500
  ...The brake pad mounting kit for the more common GIRLING callipers only have the needed "noise damping plates" The less common ATE callipers do...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:51:14 -0700
  ...18 souds very nice. > >>>> > >>>> I also have the GW big brakes. > >>>> > >>>> My 84 is standard brakes and darned if they don’t seem just...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:19:02 EDT
  ...Arguably it's the most important system in the vehicle--if you don't count your own cardio-vascular system. Installing a new caliper...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...Quality brake pads like Mintex or Ferodo along >with quality brake fluid like ATE or Pentosin will make a bigger difference >on stock rotors...
• Re: Syncro- Brake pads, whe
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 Jul 1997 14:31:15 -0600
  ...Is there any other maintainence I should do when replacing the pads? o ????Maybe blead brakes, or if fluid never replaced before, purge system...
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:24:30 -0500
  ...If you > > are having squealing issues with the early brake system (80-85) you > > might want to investigate this. As a mechanic, it stinks...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
  ...OK, > So based on it being an 82, the brake system uses the brake light, > pressure switches to operate the warning light. There is...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:49:43 -0400
  ...Besides brake fluid, most any oil will not cause a problem in a healthy rack or pump. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...OK, >> So based on it being an 82, the brake system uses the brake light, >> pressure switches to operate the warning light. There is...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 12 May 2012 17:20:00 -0700
  ...I wonder if I could adapt an old filler cap > to my brake pressure bleeder? (air pressure bleeder, no brake fluid > ever in it...
• Seattle to Augusta, The trip home. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:59:44 -0700
  ...Call a listee or two, and only get more of seattle's voicemail system..(i rarly leave messsages, sorry..Just the way i am...
• Re: diff.dope & rear drum shoes ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:42 -0400
  ...I got 2 different sizes of rear drums brake shoe dimentions. Go >figure! I could see myself beating those rear drums back on with...
• Re: How long do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 19:42:37 -0700
  ...could be blue is if the brake >>>> fluid >>>> is ATE "Super Blue". And if it is brake fluid that would be a rather >>>> more...
• New Jump Seats & Other NOS Stuff
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:05:56 -0500
  ...genuine VW in VW box, $39.95 - Brake Pads, genuine VW brand for '86-91, or ATE brand (orig supplier to VW) for '73...
• '72 Westy FS Milwaukee
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  06 Dec 96 23:54:10 EST
  ...NEW ATE calipers and ATE brake booster, master cylinder Sept of '94, rear cylinders Feb'94, new front bearings May'94. God, I've...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 May 2012 18:19:36 -0700
  ...I wonder if I could adapt an old filler cap >> to my brake pressure bleeder? (air pressure bleeder, no brake fluid >> ever in it...
• Re: 1st SF Bay Area tail gate party
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 19:42:15 -0700
  ...A proper bleeding is undoubtedly in order (of the cooling system, that is). > Well, several people have given their impression of the event. I...
• Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 15:33:51 -0700
  ...I have created a monster, an aftermarket FI system that I can't even fix, and no one in the world would touch. Hitchhike...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 $9.00...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender The war against our vehicles and the services to support them.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:45:34 -0500
  ...They ate my lunch but got it > done. > > On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 6:38 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: > > > Get...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender The war against our vehicles and the services to support them.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:44:01 -0600
  ...They ate my lunch but got it >> done. >> >> On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 6:38 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> >> wrote: >> >>> Get...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender The war against our vehicles and the services to support them.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:47:42 +0000
  ...They ate my lunch but got it > done. > > On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 6:38 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: > > >  Get...
• FAQ Needs Critiquing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 08:55:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...That is about the heating system. John Muir didn't really cover the heating system as well as he should have. This is probably...
• Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...That is about the heating system. John Muir didn't really cover the heating system as well as he should have. This is probably...
• Bus Trek Vol I
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 12:45:56 -0400
  ...I completely replaced the brake system, touched up the wiring, put in a couple hundred bucks of new WCM rubber, including the front door...