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Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
...drain plug *** mentioned above > >Brakes >2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes *** maybe for group >Drum brakes (depending on distance to...
Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:55:19 -0700
...lot of difference, even in vans with all new brake hydraulics, rotors, drums, linings, and of course, fluid. My own van was one such...
Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
When it comes to the rear brakes there often seems to be some difficulty them right. Here are some considerations to get them to...
Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:09 -0700
...Somehow the problem is > in the relation ship of the brake shoe to the brake drum. If the brake > shoes and linings are right...
Re: Drums Rubbing
Historical mailing list - Neil
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:21:18 -0700
...backing plate, > maybe just the bottom 1/3. > > The brakes are working fine. The linings are also new and I also installed > new wheel...
Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:31:48 -0700
...Full 6mm thick riveted linings, FG > friction rating. Some good stopping power. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
...When set up correctly you can hear the lever click as it turns the wheel when the foot brakes are applied. > > > > Bleeding, Brake fluid...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 1 May 2009 15:53:12 -0700
fwiw, The rear brake shoes on my vanagons don't wear unevenly very much at all. I'm looking at my personal daily driver...
Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
Both brakes have the same size pistons and use the same pads. There is no noticeable difference in stopping power. Pad and shoe selection...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 22 May 2016 20:14:52 -0700
...Disc brakes drag all > > the time. Keep in mind that when you do use the brakes, it takes some > > time for the heat at...
Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 13:34:16 CST
...Also lifted the rubber boot for the brake cylinder and fliud squirted out. So I ordered pads and linings and cylinders from BD. Ordered...
Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 00:06:21 -0800
...Also lifted the rubber boot for the brake > cylinder and fliud squirted out. So I ordered pads and linings and cylinders > from BD. Ordered...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:14 -0500
...Also the rear brake pressure > valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up front > and the rears working properly the...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
One thing about drum brakes is that rarely can they be made right just by changing shoes. There are a number of parts that...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:50:55 -0700
...Also the rear brake pressure >> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up >> front >> and the rears working properly the...
Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:54 CST
...Also lifted the rubber boot for the brake > > cylinder and fliud squirted out. So I ordered pads and linings and >cylinders > > from BD. Ordered...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:00:11 -0800
...Also the > rear > > brake pressure valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good > pads > > up front and the rears working properly the...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:03:08 -0700
...Also the rear brake pressure >> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up >> front >> and the rears working properly the...
Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:38:37 -0700
...A last point is to avoid brake fluid in plastic containers - or to at least never leave brake fluid in plastic containers sitting on...
Re: Strange sound and other problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:27:54 -0400
Check the brakes. One of the rear shoe linings may have delaminated from the shoe itself. Just saw this a couple of weeks ago...
Re: Metallic burning smell front of van.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 29 Jun 2014 19:29:01 -0400
...Brake and clutch linings/pads - probably a strong phenolic odor. Sometimes you can smell it when a big truck goes by. Hot coolant from...
Re: diff.dope & rear drum shoes ETC.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:42 -0400
...High friction rating, semi metallic, 6mm thick linings properly riveted in place. Bring $$$. Also get the spring kit from them. Next best is new...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:54:47 -0800
...Also the rear brake pressure >>> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up front >>> and the rears working properly the...
RE: Fix or Dump?
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 07 Feb 1996 11:13:00 -0800 (PST)
...as yet. > >Further, I know I need new brake cylinders in back and new linings. I >don't know if I have to turn...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...Check brake shoes and pads every 6,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Since front brake linings wear faster than rear linings, it...
Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
...System ___ _____ Brake disks/drums grooved? LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ ___ _____ Measure % Discs/Drums & Linings/Pads LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ ___ _____ Visual check of rubber brake lines...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2016 09:11:38 -0400
...Currently I'm running the African big brake kit on Fun Bus. The pads are terrible. Losts of brake dust and the rotors keep...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:58:41 -0700
...Also the rear brake pressure >>>> valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up >>>> front >>>> and the rears working properly the...
Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:54:57 -0700
...mostly you'll be just fine, though on brakes in general ...both disc and drum ... it's not 'a given' they'll just fall...
Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
...System > > ___ _____ Brake disks/drums grooved? LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ > > ___ _____ Measure % Discs/Drums & Linings/Pads LF_____, RF______, LR______, > RR______ > > ___ _____ Visual check of rubber brake lines...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 28 May 2016 10:12:37 -0700
...http://tinyurl.com/jkxfgk9 Right now, brakes work though and pedal height improves each time I drive it but the drums do still feel...
Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
There are many considerations for using and maintaining the brake system and yes, there is room for improvement. Different drivers also look for different...
Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
Historical mailing list - raul lince
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
...More than alot of nasty stuff came out of trans. @nd gear brake band removed all seals replaced and alot of crud was removed...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2016 16:40:38 -0400
If you as much as only use the brakes to slow-stop the vehicle as you enter your driveway there will be heat. Touch...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
...https://www.brakes-shop.com/brakepedia/general/brake-bias-and-performance Consider this for all modifications including lifting the rear, shimming one side to...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...https://www.brakes-shop.com/brakepedia/general/brake-bias-and-performance Consider this for all modifications including lifting the rear, shimming one side to...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
For the brake hardware kit, get it form the dealer. The complete kit is $24 list and the pins fit properly. The springs are...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...Inspect the front brake pads and linings while you are doing this brake system work. It would be a good time to inspect and...
Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:16:55 -0500
...More than alot of nasty stuff came out of trans. @nd gear brake band removed all seals replaced and alot of crud was removed...
Re: difficulty shifting
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 5 Oct 2017 13:00:24 -0700
...Change out the brake fluid, bleed clutch... good to do in the fall anyway... Then look at the transmission, if it still needs help...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...driving a > mountain road. > > Inspect the front brake pads and linings while you are doing this > brake system work. It would be a good...
vw parts numbering system
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 15 Apr 94 13:31:11 CDT
...Road wheels, brakes 7. Hand-lever system, pedal cluster (frame) 8. Body 9. Electrical 10. Factory accessories such as jacks, tools, and stickers In...
Re: Need VWOA part # list
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:55:39 -0600
...Road wheels, brakes 7. Hand-lever system, pedal cluster (frame) 8. Body 9. Electrical 10. Factory accessories such as jacks, tools, and stickers In...
VW Part Number Scheme
Historical mailing list - Jim
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:40:46 -0800
...Road wheels, brakes 7. Hand-lever system, pedal cluster (frame) 8. Body 9. Electrical 10. Factory accessories such as jacks, tools, and stickers In...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...Inspect the front brake pads and linings while you are doing this brake system work. It would be a good time to inspect and...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
...driving a > mountain road. > > Inspect the front brake pads and linings while you are doing this > brake system work. It would be a good...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...driving a > mountain road. > > Inspect the front brake pads and linings while you are doing this > brake system work. It would be a good...
The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
...156,000kms (incl replace rear drums & brake linings) $466.00 W10 : 163,500kms (incl coolant change and replace coolant reservoir,switch & cap. Also radio...
Re: Tire observation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:59:53 -0500
...I own a 1923 "Haynes" Model 57 Sport touring, wooden wheels and the optional front brakes, all linkage operated and external contracting, (linings on...
Re: Tire observation
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:48:41 -0600
...I own a 1923 "Haynes" Model 57 > Sport touring, wooden wheels and the optional front brakes, all linkage > operated and external contracting, (linings on...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...to help deplete the earth's ozone layer; the clutch and brake linings are asbestos-free; and many of EuroVan's parts are made...
Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
...Road wheels, brakes 7. Hand-lever system, pedal cluster (frame) 8. Body 9. Electrical 10. Factory accessories such as jacks, tools, and stickers In...