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• Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:48:33 -0700
  ...they will correctly set the e-brake arm to adjuster bar. That said, they may not want to use customer supplied parts like shoes...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:58:52 -0400
  ...I have yet to find a shoe set > that replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi-metallic lining, > riveted, and 6mm above the...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:34:20 -0700
  ...Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes? > > Anyone used these R4-S on their Vanagon? If so, was braking performance > improved? > > http://porterfield-brakes.com/images...
• Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:13:48 -0700
  ...check shoe adjustment but have to wonder why after setting shoes so they drag slightly, the pedal height gets low after brakes are un...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:07:21 -0400
  ...This is why it is so important for the wheel to turn easy and > > for the parking brake lever to not be set against...
• Re: Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 02:25:32 EDT
  ...Press the brake pedal down a few times, wich sets the brake shoes, turn the stars tighter if you can, the wheels shouldn't...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 17:18:20 -0700
  ...Am looking at my rear brakes now. I have a new set of GW shoes on hand. 6 mm lining. The backing plate at...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:14:27 -0700
  ...On 7/4/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Properly set up the rear brakes should not be adjusted to "drag". A little...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:43:40 -0700
  ...Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions > > > > The rear drum brakes on MY van..an '84..they are laughable. First time I > > looked at them, I...
• Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 16:03:15 -0400
  ...http://www.cip1.ca/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1214 listing says "80-92" for rear brake hardware. On my 81, pins that hold brake shoes...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:09:59 -0500
  ...I've put on new rear brake lines, pads > and wheel cylinders. > > Marty > 85 GL Set the shoes as wide as you can and...
• Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:58:57 -0400
  ...They are called leading and trailing shoes. The > > wedge action helps with those panic stops. > > Now you can go teach shops how to set...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:48:21 -0400
  ...Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes? >> >> Anyone used these R4-S on their Vanagon? If so, was braking performance >> improved? >> >> http://porterfield-brakes.com/images...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well? - Non VW content
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:36:05 -0600
  ...to drive with the emergency brake set. I think the effectiveness relates to how well your rear shoes are worn towards a true fit...
• Vanagon List Brake Special (Spring is coming!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:59:58 EST
  ...Brake Master Cylinder- (ATE)- $80 Brake Servo (aka Booster)- $195 Rear Wheel cylinder (ATE)- $12 Rear Brake Shoes (ATE)- $40 Rear Brake Shoes (Aftermarket...
• Rear brake warning signs?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 07:15:39 -0700
  ...shoes from dealer)? The noise wasn't always present - is there anything else it might be? I have a new set of shoes, but...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 22:03:29 -0400
  ...the rear brakes, and without looking at the setup I'll guess that it probably works only on one of the shoes. That's...
• Re: Why do I have to pump my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 12:04:45 -0400
  ...But, i think my rear brakes > are set up pretty tight to begin with since it takes very little pull on > the emergency brake...
• Re: Another Rear Brake Saga
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:43:43 -0400
  ...Main Shoe retaining springs on upside down and jamming adjuster, adjuster installed incorrectly, rear brake shoe on the wrong side. I see at least...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:46:50 +0000
  ...With the drum = brake set up there are number of maintenance items that often will not last= the life of the shoes. Thanks to...
• Re: Rear Bearings,
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:17:01 -0700
  ...VW used to sell a rear brake repair set that included the new backing plate, brake shoes, springs, all mounting and adjusting hardware, parking...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 May 2016 21:13:44 -0700
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old >> generic brand shoes > > >> Shoe lining thickness in each shoe brand: 6 mm. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 May 2016 14:00:16 -0700
  ...This is why it is so important for the wheel to turn easy and > for the parking brake lever to not be set against...
• Re: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 13:19:01 -0800
  ...I put a new drum on >and also a new set of shoes. We bled it three more times. Still low >pedal, >kinda smooshie...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 09:41:00 -0400
  ...I have yet to find a shoe set >> that replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi-metallic lining, >> riveted, and 6mm above the...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 May 2016 15:49:02 -0400
  ...Not that I also used brake grease on the pads where the shoes rest on the backing plate and where the shoes rest on...
• 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
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old >> generic brand shoes > > >> Shoe lining thickness in each shoe brand: 6 mm. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog...
• Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:19:08 -0700
  I believe brake shoes/pads no longer contain asbestos these days. But it is a good point about heath hazard from the brake dust...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:42:20 -0400
  The Vanagon rear brake self adjusters work by the movement "away" from the resting position of the shoes. As the shoes move out the...
• Re: VW pads, was: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:23:23 -0400
  > It is a bummer to go to the dealer for brake pads/shoes > but they are worth the coin, unless a list > vendor has...
• Re: Brakes need help!!!! just replaced r-shoes&hyd cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:00:50 -0700
  ...Press the pedal and repeat (sets the shoe position in the center of the drum.) If you can pump the pedal and it holds...
• URGENT 85gl part needed pls :)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:44:34 -0800
  Hello all, does anyone have a set of adjusters for back brakes 85gl, the hold the shoes tight. I have one that moves up...
• Re: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 19:56:59 -0400
  > For under $20, the complete brake shoe > spring set (both sides), is #251-698-545. Incidentally, I stock this at a price of $12...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:23:45 -0700
  ...Fade can be caused by foreign matter (oil, grease, brake fluid) contaminating the shoes/pads. (Actually, the brakes would be less effective right away...
• Re: Rear brake adjusters
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:22:06 -0700
  The Bus rear brakes also have a spring clip to hold the adjustment knob setting. Otherwise the adjustment could change on its own. Better...
• Re: Traction question -- poor man's limited slip
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:37:34 -0700
  ...Plain rear wheel drive with a set lever and two compensator levers. The set gets the brake shoes close to the drums, just like...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:09:32 -0700
  ...hook to anchor and shoes? (i.e. not different tensions?) If so, I need to check mine. The brakes work fine, but now that...
• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:14:04 -0800
  ...Only use OEM German brand brake shoes. Insist on them and pay extra. Aftermarket brake shoes just don't have the holding power. Also...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:00:26 -0700
  ...setting e-brake pushes shoes closer to drum than foot pressure >> on pedal during >> normal driving, which in turn allows the adjuster to adjust...
• Re: Rear brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Dutcher
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:48:10 -0700
  ...brake job on my 84. Found one slightly weeping wheel > cylinder, so I have a replacement for that as well as new shoes for...
• Re: Brake job (1962) - STIL
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  1 Feb 1996 10:02:31 -0800
  ...7) getting the initial brake shoe setting to match the drum diameter and initial shoe adjustment once the drum is back on is a...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:50:18 -0400
  ...This means correct brake shoes, free adjusters, correct brake cylinders. Incorrectly radiused shoes or cheap rear cylinders and the master cylinder must provide more...
• Re: New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 18:33:18 -0400
  ...on the first set). Easy install, no fade, some squeaking (my fault), good wear life. Keeping the !$#@%ing rear brake shoes adjusted, on the...
• Re: Brake booster woes.
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:05 -0400
  ...With the adjuster and the brake cylinder both acting on the upper brake pivot points, the lower portion of the brake shoes never makes...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
  ...If you pump >the brakes you shaould actually hear the adjuster click until the shoes are >set. You can use a screwdriver thruogh the...
• Re: Another Rear Brake Saga
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:42:22 -0700
  ...and vanagon rear brakes...........as brakes on cars go ..........this is quite an excellenet self-adjusting rear drum brake set up. I have no...
• Re: brake pads - what is recommended?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:19:21 -0500
  ...brake pads - what is recommended? hi list, looking at busdepot, i can spend anywhere from 15 to 60 for a set of brakepads. what...
• 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
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old >>> generic brand shoes >> >> >>> Shoe lining thickness in each shoe brand: 6 mm. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:08:53 -0400
  ...I have yet to find a shoe set >> that replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi-metallic lining, >> riveted, and 6mm above the...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:33:19 -0700
  ...Fade > can be caused by foreign matter (oil, grease, brake fluid) > contaminating the shoes/pads. (Actually, the brakes would be less > effective right away...
• 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...
• 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
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old >>> generic brand shoes >> >> >>> Shoe lining thickness in each shoe brand: 6 mm. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:00:43 -0400
  ...to adjust the shoes which can contribute to "low > pedal" if they are misadjusted. > > I am curious about how parking brake functionality would be...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2008 13:57:17 -0400
  ...If you pump the brakes you shaould actually hear the adjuster click until the shoes are set. You can use a screwdriver thruogh the...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0000
  ...With the drum = brake set up there are number of maintenance items that often will not last= the life of the shoes. Thanks to...
• Re: URGENT 85gl part needed pls :)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:29:00 -0500
  ...Hello all, > > does anyone have a set of adjusters for back brakes 85gl, the hold the shoes tight. > > I have one that moves up...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:55:53 -0700
  ...Good quality pads, (so many choices) and rear shoes. Currently I'm using Wagner (rear). > Proper adjustment, set up of the rear especially the...
• Volks Cafe and excellent service---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 20 May 2002 23:41:27 -0500
  ...shoes, were rebuilt backwards-- Backwards by having the short lining on the front shoe, and the long lining on the emergency brake shoe side...
• Re: self-adjusting brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 22:31:11 -0700
  When you install a new drum or a new set of brakes, you'll need to tighten up the adjustment via the adjustment window...
• Re: Rear disk brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 22:03:57 -0400
  ...rear brakes? Make sure there are fresh shoes > there > and you are set. 70% of your braking is done at the front brakes - > this...