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• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:06:03 -0800
  ...brake lines for years, and those kits are cheap and readily available, but I have very little experience doing Vanagon lines.� No kits available...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:23:29 -0400
  ...You do not need to remove the calipers from the brake line just to change the pads. There are two bolts holding them on...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:53:02 -0800
  ...VW parts used to carry the entire rear brake assembly as a kit, everything pre-mounted to new backing plates. Shoes, springs, adjusters, slave...
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:03:08 -0800
  ...They have a nice Rear Brake Kit too: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_302_189/rear_brake_kit.html On Mon...
• Re: My thoughts after hearing some responses--now brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:47:17 -0800
  ...This kit with the SS brakes lines might just be enough for you to regain confidence in the stopping power. If you go for...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!----is there and alternative? like this...?
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:51:23 -0800
  ...why not go to slotted rotor and stainless steel lines? you would get the better cooling, and better brake feel/force, and you would...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:39:01 +0000
  ...If you open the brake system, then yes, you have to bleed the whole system.  Stick a pencil or something in open brake line...
• Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:54:31 -0400
  So, I had purchased a couple of big brake kits, but like many of my projects, they sat with disgusted faces on them, for...
• Re: Brakes big S/A
  Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:46:17 -0700
  ...PM, Stacy Schneider wrote: > >> Worth every penny , along with S/S brake lines and oversized S/A rear drums . >> My Syncro now has a...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:12:07 -0500
  ...I have done complete Beetle brake lines for years, and those kits are cheap and readily available, but I have very little experience doing...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:10:29 -0400
  ...Once you have 86 or later spindles you need the big brake kit. In the rear it would be easier just need the Rear...
• Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:48:28 -0600
  ...bends. > With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
  ...You do not need to > remove the calipers from the brake line just to change the pads. There are > two bolts holding them on...
• Re: Brake Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 11:08:50 -0500
  ...Also included in this kit are their highest-quality brake pads (front and rear) and stainless-steel, braided brake lines (front and rear). As...
• Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:49:24 -0600
  ...I'll throw in the braided stainless steel brake lines. $100 the pair. You pay shipping. Salt Lake City. Bob > OK gang - brake fluid...
• Re: GW Bigger Brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:02:44 -0500
  ...wheel cylinders, shoes, brake hoses. Master cylinder is fairly new so it stayed. (I also replaced all the hydraulic lines, but that was not...
• Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:14:47 -0400
  My brakes have been a bit soft for a while, (one pump of the pedal would firrm them up), so I tried bleeding them...
• Re: Newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:27:36 EST
  ...Gunsen make a good brake reservoir pressuriser kit (Halfords) which I use to purge brake and clutch lines. Also at Halfords, I would recommend...
• Re: brake lines and hoses? Snarkiness!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:29:34 -0500
  ...I have done complete Beetle brake lines for years, and those kits are cheap and readily available, but I have very little experience doing...
• Re: Need for upgraded brakes for engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:34:07 +1200
  ...The biggest problem is the whole brake system >is now 15-27 years old, including the lines. The brakes on 70s-80s VWs were...
• Re: Power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:01:47 -0400
  ...the shelf brake line from the store. Also, I have pulled the steering pump and am wondering if a gasket kit is available for...
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:22:32 -0600
  ...van-cafe kit: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_515_198/front_stainless_steel_brake_hose.html Anyone installed these? Opinions? I...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:35:16 -0400
  ...The brakes will attach to these. When you do this, you will have to swap lower and upper control arms , I believe.Your ride...
• Re: Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
  ...Big Brakes (install) So, I had purchased a couple of big brake kits, but like many of my projects, they sat with disgusted faces...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:24:08 -0400
  For a brake line you could push a short piece of hose over the end of the line and then plug the hose or...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
  ...You do not need to > > remove the calipers from the brake line just to change the pads. There are > > two bolts holding them on...
• Help,Remote isolation PSI Sending Unit,VDO Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 17:16:53 -0600
  ...s Remote Hose ADP.Kits part #150 752 made for the VW vanagon (Right!).Basically its a rubber brake line hose (1/4 or...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:26:05 +1300
  ...nz> wrote: >> >>>I have Whiteline swaybars and have ordered Porsche brake conversion >>>kit for my 84 with no power steering. I have a powered...
• Re: [sagp2002] Re: SA Big Brake Kit Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 10:20:54 -0800
  ...SA Big Brake Kit Questions > >To: sagp2002@yahoogroups.com > > > >chris, as i was told by the supplier of these > brakes, they > don't need...
• 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf My choices: - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. - rebuild a...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:21:28 -0400
  ...I have a few in all my tool kits and often use >>>> them to stop gas or brake fluid, >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Sat, Oct 12, 2013...
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:21:13 -0500
  ...Anybody tried these or other SS brake lines? > Edward > > > At 03:04 PM 8/30/2012, neil n wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> What I know...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
  ...Now the early big brake kits from South Africa use 280mm vented discs. They accommodates the larger discs by designing a caliper carrier which...
• Re: Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - David W. Palmerston
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 07:54:22 -0700
  Standard Vanagon action - adjust the rear brakes and the emergency brake and the pedal problem will go away (unless you've had an early...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:07:51 -0400
  ...My right rear brake line also seemed to be somewhat clogged, but a good stomp on the brake pedal finally got the old crap...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - George Lyle
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:01:24 -0800
  ...What I would be afraid of is the chance of blowing the reservoir or the lines to the master cylinder. they weren't designed...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:01:10 -0800
  ...bends. > > With the really rusted lines you are going to have > a hard time (I > > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:46:01 -0800
  ...I recomend repalcing them > at every brake job along with the hardware kits. ATE is the only cylinder I know > with the correct details...
• Re: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:51:05 -0800
  ...The van has been upgraded to rear disc brakes using a "big brake" > kit either from SmallCar or Van Cafe (the P.O. installed...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:02:07 -0400
  ...Am replacing > > a > > >steel brake line so.... > > > > > >Found a little info re: power bleeders in archives, > > >and gleened enough to see how they work...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:50:54 -0500
  ...Jim On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > For a brake line you could push a...
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:56:20 -0500
  ...No telling what's in the brake lines. Anyone > with any recommendations? I may have to bleed the brakes by myself. Would > the MityVac...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:14:43 +0000
  ...bends. > > With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I > > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:34:51 -0800
  ...Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD From the description, this system just applies air pressure to the reservoir. the air doesn't actually enter...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
  ...Could you use preformed steel brake lines between two fuel rail blocks? You still would have the short hoses connecting the injectors though. Good...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 12:42:22 -0700
  ...Worth it! Replace the fluid in the brake half of the reservoir and purge old fluid out of the lines too while you are...
• Re: Who can sell me cross drilled Syncro disc?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:00:07 -0400
  ...The kit they sell looks quite nice and complete with braided brake lines. Cheers, MJS At 11:03 PM 10/15/98 -0700, David...
• (Update) was: Anyone know what size the axle nit is? And brakes in general.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 08:00:42 -0500
  ...I also had to fabricate the bracket where the metal calliper line and the rubber brake hose meet. The original one mounted on the...
• Re: Front calipers '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:25:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...bleed screws and lines, I rebuilt my '72 calipers for something like $12/ for a seal(/dust cover/O-ring?) kit, and bought a...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:19:32 -0500
  ...bends. > With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Bruce's Syncro Update
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:09:26 -0700
  ...I'll be adding a big brake kit, oil cooler, new suspension, new bushings, clutch, 16" MB wheels, new brake and steering lines, starter...
• Re: Clutch-related problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 23:02:52 +0000
  ...bubble (likely) in the line, that is the reason Bentley says pressure bleed only. A MityVac and standard brake bleeding techniques will be more...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:04:30 -0400
  ...Continued pressure will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing brakes keep this in mind. Do not step...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 10:59:34 -0700
  ...by pumping the hell out of the brakes, which forces more cooler fluid into the line and compresses the vaporized fluid. Pull over and...
• Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:08:29 -0700
  ...find auto parts, such as "adjustable power > bands" and "crows drilled brake lines" > > See here: > > http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath...
• Re: Brake pressure bleeder attachment
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:57:45 -0700
  ...Brake pressure bleeder attachment > > So, yet another cool vanagon dude, Alistair Bell, helps me out and > suggests that what I really need is a...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...Brakes 2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes Drum brakes (depending on distance to be covered) Brake hoses Brake lines 1...
• Re: VW pads, was: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:23:23 -0400
  ...Similarly, brake fade can be caused by various things, including a brakedown of the fluid due to moisture in the lines or heating during...
• SYNCRO 280mm X-drilled brakes with Wilwood Callipers - Interest?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:58:31 -0800
  ...very similar: - Brembo 11.0" (280mm) cross drilled brake rotors. - Goodridge stainless braided brake lines. - CNC machined anodized aluminum brackets. - Wilwood Dynalite II 4...
• Re: Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 11 May 1999 21:47:12 -0700
  ...Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit > Fellow Vanageeks, > > Has anyone else installed the Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit on a 1.9l > vanagon? If so...