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• FS: Panasonic CD changer and Thule roof bars for Jetta/Golf ('92 or '93 to '99)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Fri, 11 May 2001 07:18:37 -0500
  ...All it needs is the $1,250.00 in hail damage fixed, $1,130 worth or brake work, $350 worth of exhaust work (Midas...
• Re: Squeaky breaks?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:53:21 +0000
  Brake squeals that go away with light application of the brakes usually are at the front wheels. It is normal operation for the pads...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:15:02 -0500
  ...If you took > EVERYTHING from the Syncro drive train > (wheels/brakes/halfshafts/differentials/VC/transmission/engine/exhaust/intak e) > plus its fuel tank and...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:37:18 -0700
  ...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: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 18:57:23 EST
  ...brake pressure regulator as in some of the other VW models. These usually consisted of a valve with attachments to the rear axle carrier...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:26:05 +1300
  ...brakes from a nonpowered van fit power-steer stubs? >>>-- >>>Andrew Grebneff >>> >> >>Andrew, >> >>What do you mean by "power-steer stubs"? Is your brake conversion...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 22:09:30 -0700
  ...It was only the speedometer cable which came out of the brake backing plate. The cable was whipping around in the tire carrier. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:43:03 -0700
  ...somewhere in Germany people using >> the same Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 brake carrier and caliper with a 303mm >> Mercedes disc that didn't require...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:50:29 -0400
  ...Brake grease should be used where the pads have to actually slide on the carriers. Brake bouncing can be caused by both warped and...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:41:11 +0000
  ...The spacing on the pad carrier bracekt is too close to >mount > > >the > > > > actual caliper. We are currently working on locating a caliper >carrier...
• Re: Squeaky breaks?
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 13:28:25 -0700
  Thanks for your suggestions and sorry for misspelling "brakes"! :( -g Sent from my iPad > On Nov 1, 2016, at 3:53 PM, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:57:36 -0700
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used...
• re: Extra Gas
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 09:59:33 -0700
  ...called this Stnls Stl Brakes Corp and the fellow insisted they have >nothing to do w/ gas tanks or carriers of ANY type, spare...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:16:52 EDT
  ...Dennis, weight is 282 for the moto, dry, 40lbs for your hitch and the carrier about 50 lbs, so about 372 give or take...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:40:15 -0400
  ...For first gear and reverse, clutches hold the planet gear carrier from turning. (I'm getting fuzzy here...) For 2nd gear, that brake band...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:37:14 -0400
  ...Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier In a message dated 23/08/2010 12:18:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 14:06:33 EDT
  ...If you're talking about the caliper bolts, they are supposed to be replaced with every brake job anyway. It's the small one...
• Re: Clicking in Wheels - Ideas of why?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 23:09:50 -0800 (PST)
  ...I had the EXACT same thing on my '56 bus after I did the front brakes, and new wheel bearings cleared it up. I...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:54:32 -0500
  ...Those tires will not fit in you spare carrier. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• re: Extra Gas
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 09:43:01 -0700
  Hi Joel, I called this Stnls Stl Brakes Corp and the fellow insisted they have nothing to do w/ gas tanks or carriers of...
• Re: Paint Questions - Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:13:54 -0700
  ...tires stickier on dry pavement than brakes can hold; had to rebuild parking brakes, front big brake kit a necessity Center caps no longer...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:20:17 +0100
  Ok, by not touching the caliper or the carrier I meant modifying the hole to be oblong etc. If there is enough meat and...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
  ...The 86+ with > Girling calipers use 2 small M8 bolts with 13mm heads to hold each > caliper to the carrier guide pins. Those are...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:07 -0500
  ...it centers on the bearing carrier. In addition it is sometimes helpful to back off the emergency brake cable adjusting bolt so it does...
• Re: Now Tires, Was Re: FRIDAY: Craigslist ad from the future 215/65-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:31:19 -0500
  ...in the spare tire carrier. At 27" diameter is also a reasonable limit for a mostly stock driveline and brakes. Most tires in this...
• Re: Noise from left front wheel when making a right turn in my Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:04:39 -0400
  ...the brakes are moved in the process. Check them careful first. Remove the pads, make sure they move freely in the carriers, the springs...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:20:30 -0400
  ...While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed > > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > In a bind...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:30:38 -0500
  ...Potential for front tire rub and definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for the spare carrier even after the...
• Audi 5-cly turbo diesel Vanagon- on it's way to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:06:32 -0700
  ...Both seem more shifted to the gas application, not needing to brake up a gas installation package for a engine carrier and adaption brackets...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:16:39 -0800
  ...I'd drop the spare tire carrier thing out of there, maybe remove the 02 counter box if you have one .....it's kinda...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:54:27 +1200
  ...it sounds outright dangerous; the caliper carrier is so weak it may twist and jam the brakes on. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
• Re: follow-up- loaded vs. unloaded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:26:00 -0400
  Loaded caliper usually include pads, hardware, and the carriers. The pads though are usually low quality junk. If buying from BD, go for new...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:48:41 +0100
  ...Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW? > > So, other than the bracket that attaches the carrier to the hub, how are the...
• Re: Audi 5-cly turbo diesel Vanagon- on it's way to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 19:41:38 -0400
  ...to the gas application, not needing to brake up a > gas installation package for a engine carrier and adaption brackets. > It's how they...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:38:36 -0700
  ...unbolt the brake backing plate.......( cap the wheel cylinder brake line with a rubber bleed valve cap ) .. .don't even undo the parking brake...
• 88 Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:54:04 +0000
  ...1-Box with parts (new brake hoses and a set of used, still good water hoses for the 2.1l , more) 2-Rear seat...
• Re: calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 12:55:10 -0800
  ...Instead of excess play, the lower pin was not sliding in the carrier smoothly which prevented one end of the caliper from fully returning...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:40:44 -0600
  ...tire carrier will hold it with some modification and > leaving it deflated. It is also not so large as to require a brake upgrade...
• Re: Issue with brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:13:10 -0400
  ...and the carrier) or the pins, depending on which style you have. They may need to be rebuilt or even replaced. Brakes are nothing...
• Re: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:02:18 -0400
  ...Bolts to the engine >carrier at the same place as the center engine mounts; the hitch is supplied >with longer bolts. Very easy install...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:43:45 +0000
  ...Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW? > > So, other than the bracket that attaches the carrier to the hub, how are the...
• Re: Gowesty wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 May 2009 23:08:11 -0400
  The size of the wheel is not the issue for the brakes. The outer diameter of the tire is what will affect braking and...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:50:22 -0400
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally > sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own > carrier and used...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:16:42 -0700
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally > > sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own > > carrier and used...
• FS: *Magic*Bus*
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 22 May 1999 11:47:22 -0600
  ...new Michelin tires, brakes, AFM, Upper ball joints, Upper control arm bushings, battery and within the last four years: head gaskets, bearings, alternator, water...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:35:13 -0700
  ...The limiting factor is brakes and most states require brakes, some with trailers as light as 1,000 pounds. > I'm with you on...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:53:11 -0700
  ...But beware, when it finally does come out of the caliper, it will spray brake fluid, so have the helper slowly press the brake...
• Re: front Brake upgrade for the 2WD vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 06:23:15 -0800
  ...The Audi brake calipers use a carrier with holes for a different bolt pattern and bolt size for attaching to the upright. These holes...
• Re: Long brake line blew
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:02:12 -0400
  ...Long brake line blew > > > > My long brake line that goes front to back on the van ('85) blew out under >> the drivers compartment yesterday...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:13:08 -0800
  ...It is in the spare tire carrier. It is deflated so I > carry an air pump. > > For the front brakes I currently have the...
• Re: Failed my Safety Certification
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:03:56 -0700
  ...side of the spare tire carrier)anyone know what size > these are? > > 3) Grease on one rear brake shoe - what could this be? > > 4...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:08:12 -0400
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:49:35 -0700
  ...They carrier various lengths which they trimmed and bent to fit just about an car right at curbside. The operation looked to take about...
• NOS Parts BARGAINS! (& more Syncro air filters)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 16:27:05 -0500
  ...genuine VW, orig $670, $149.95 Brake Caliper, genuine VW/Girling, 86-90 vgn, new w/carrier, orig $240, $69.95 Radiator, all Vanagons...
• Brake stuff
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:35:41 -0700
  Disk brakes work something like this: The pad is a thermal insulator with a reasonably high coefficient of friction when matched with a 'smooth...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:38:16 -0700
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They >>>> originally >> sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their >> own >> carrier and used...
• Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:29:38 -0600
  ...brakes and get out and give it a shove. However I don't know how your going to explain to your insurance carrier why...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:21:56 -0700
  ...are big brake kits from Overland. They originally sold kits from the South African T3's. Later, supposedly made their own carrier and used...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:58:19 -0700
  ...It is in the spare tire carrier. It is deflated so I >> carry an air pump. >> >> For the front brakes I currently have the...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Group discount - Vanagon high tops
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 18:03:26 -0600
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/reimovan/reimovan.htm > > > Can you say "Bridge clearance"? Can you say "Air brake"? Can you say "Out...