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• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 12:24:32 -0500
  ...The van is an '84 Westy manual without power brakes and 141k on the clock. I also checked around the clutch master cylinder for...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:33:03 -0400
  ...suggested it's my power brakes booster...I have not done anything with it yet. Pascal '84 Westy -----Original Message----- I am having a...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:05:49 -0700
  ...stopping > > power. > > > > However, unless you are traveling in the mountains with a fully loaded > van > > and an engine conversion, the stock brakes should be...
• 87 GL For sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:56:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...1987 GL Air conditioning Power steering Power Brakes 97 k miles Front and rear heaters Heated remote control mirrors 4 speed trans Steel rims...
• Vanagon Air-flow meter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 12:39:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...i have the emergency brakes on! The brakes are fine, it seems the warmer the engine gets the more power it loses. I have...
• Re: THANKS - Report (brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:34:06 -0700
  ...help on brakes (bleeding) > > FWIW, I used the gravity method to bleed brakes. (no time to get parts > together to build power bleeder) Did...
• Trouble bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:33:27 -0700
  Hi, I have an '87 Vanagon and I'm attempting to bleed the brakes using a power bleeder. I've pressurized the system to...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:00:27 +0000
  I'm pretty sure that you can just use Audi 5000 brakes. Maybe BenT will chime in here? All these kinds of larger front...
• 90 multivan for sale
  Historical mailing list - Donald Dixon
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 21:28:51 EDT
  90 Westfalia multivan for sale...in like new condition...110k, all power,at, ac, new tires,brakes, shocks. Have all records, includes bra, awning...
• real braking power...
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 28 May 2004 21:30:39 -0700
  Just thought I'd toss this link for anyone interested in what real brakes are like on a vanagon. I drove this and they...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:45:24 -0700
  ...brakes in production for whatever that is ...12 straight years ! when these are tired, you can think about vented front discs and more powerful...
• Re: pop up camper - safe towing with the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:51:13 -0400
  ...brakes. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85 Westy Weekender 85 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel - to become veggie oil powered...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:49:39 -0400
  ...Denis H. > suggested it's my power brakes booster...I have not done anything with > it yet. > > Pascal > '84 Westy > > > -----Original Message----- > > I am...
• Re: Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:15:02 -0700
  ...Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van > > > and very likely the rear brakes have been rendered ineffective - >> >> >> On Wed, Sep...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2007 04:58:32 -0500
  ...weekend, sometimes daily..Brakes were the biggest single lap time improvement on a racecar.. > If I were driving a WRX powered vanagon, it would...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:22:26 -0700
  ...Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions > > Hi all. > > Am slowly getting to point of setting wheels of van on > ground. Seems one thing after another...
• Re: Oder from new brakes
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:53:52 -0800
  ...Also in the future, if you think you don't get enough braking power and your brakes tend to fade, switch to semi-metallic...
• Stumble and Loss of Brake Pressure Heading Up a Pass
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:14:00 +0000
  ...About 4 mins in the power hiccups slightly then continues on. I had a bit of a corner so tapped the brakes lightly and...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 09:30:29 -0500
  ...The van is an '84 Westy manual without power brakes and 141k on > the clock. I also checked around the clutch master cylinder for...
• Ever tow a 20ft.plus travel trailer?is possible?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:29:51 -0700
  ...brake upgrade? Some of these trailers have electric brakes which could assist in stopping power Thanks Phil 84' westy "Millenium falcon" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• Motive power bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:20:06 -0500
  ...power bleeders several years ago and I have found it to be a useful thing, particularly when you need to bleed the brakes or...
• Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:46:30 -0700
  Well, I have the 276mm dual pot Audi brakes on my TriStar - cross drilled and slotted and the stopping power is pretty good but...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:36:55 -0700
  ...very impressive rig with tons of power to play... and yes he has Audi brakes and lift springs.... :-)
• Re: '87 Syncro brake failure?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 20:08:33 -0400
  ...and again, trying not to ride the brakes, the pedal suddenly became very soft, and braking power greatly reduced. This lasted until I reached...
• Re: VR6 TOW ?
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 09:12:18 -0500
  ...I was actually impressed with the stopping power of my van. Mind you I do have all new brakes on it including calipers. Jay
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:41:27 -0400
  ...power bleeders in archives, > >and gleened enough to see how they work. > > > >I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• 1986 Syncro Double-cab Transporter Pick-up FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - LAGlen Cook
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 20:31:59 -0700
  ...Syncro with rear diff lock, sun roof, power mirrors, power brakes, and power steering. Only 52,000 original miles. Owned by a VW mechanic...
• powerslot slotted rotors
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:58:06 -0400
  ...increase in stopping power. Any first hand info would be great. I do have 15" rims but the SA brakes are just not an...
• SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  From Jens Hansen in Germany, maker of kits to fit Porsche (and custom) brakes to VW T3s like ours. Read the PS! Hi Andrew...
• Re: Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:34:49 -0700
  ...Never got that good hard feeling like > the > > ford. > > The brakes in my Vanagon are nice and firm. They're > *much* firmer than > the...
• Re: Strange braking problem!!!! (this week challenge)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 08:25:30 -0800
  ...Then again, that giant yellow chrome grilled road boat had 4 wheel NON-power DRUM brakes, so it was pretty scary trying to stop...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:32:10 -0800
  ...Speaking of rear disc brakes... Given a heaver rear end with a larger Subaru engine in a Syncro, and wanting more stopping power, which...
• questions...
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  15 May 96 20:25:04 EDT
  ...True? 4) brakes. I read with interest kyle's description of a failing master cylinder. Here are my symptoms. Remember, '78 with power brakes...
• Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:22:37 -0400
  ...Seemed to be fine but as I used the brakes, the pedal worked worked down to the floor. The pedal has pressure but if...
• 1987 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:20:40 -0400
  ...Power mirrors, locking diff, new exhaust, trans, clutch, brakes(rotors & drums). 104K miles. Van is located in eastern PA. Call Joe at (215) 529...
• F.S. '86 WW Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:53:25 -0400 (EDT)
  Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg edition, 4WD syncro, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, 141k miles. Has a refrigerator, but no sink or stove. Good running...
• 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: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...seat warmer, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, > bucket seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent > wipers, power brakes, vanity mirror, side...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:11:09 -0500
  ...Bleeding brakes. Motive, si! > > > I have one of the Motive power bleeders and I use it regularly. They are >> the tool of choice for...
• Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:44:33 -0800
  ...I get good braking power and pedal. Is this normal for the Vanagon's? Should I rebleed the brakes? Fluid level appears to be...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 02:14:37 +1200
  ...Want to increase my >stopping power. >Aware that I may have to switch wheels and some front end parts as well. > >jimt Depends what...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:58:53 -0400
  If you have brakes that are adjusted too tight, you will know it in 1 or 2 miles. Lots of excessive heat at the...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:05:08 -0400
  ...What happens is that if you ride the brakes going down a hill for along time the brakes will heat up. They can get...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:00:51 -0700
  I guess giving LESS power to the real might be all right, if tested and adjusted under safe circumstances. But giving more to the...
• 1990 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - manhal naily
  Thu, 21 May 1998 21:22:31 -0700
  1990 VW Vanagon for sale CARAT..Fully powered, Auto Dual air, New tires, 144000 miles, MAROON WITH GRAY INTERIOR needs new windshield and brakes...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 21:14:37 -0700
  ...These are for those who are really serious about their brakes, and in particular for those fitting powerful engines. That is the Hansen Motorsport...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:05:38 -0500
  ...Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions >> >> Hi all. >> >> Am slowly getting to point of setting wheels of van on >> ground. Seems one thing after another...
• Re: Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:34:15 -0700
  and very likely the rear brakes have been rendered ineffective - On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@gmail.com...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Mentzer
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:14:34 -0400
  ...I got the proper sized bearings in and the wobble stopped--brakes firmed right up. An obviously fix after I realized the wrong size...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:57:44 -0400
  If you adjusted the brakes after inspecting them, then something is wrong there. They are supposed to be self adjusting. My bet is that...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:26:55 -0700
  ...Any magic Goo you put on them, especially where the friction is 'supposed' to take place....that has to interfere with the stopping power...
• Re: Jetta -> Eurovan = Jetta FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:56:08 -0700
  ...for 24,000 miles, and has: > > * Power moonroof with sunshade > * Power steering > * Power brakes > * Power windows > * Power central locking > * Air conditioning > * Tilt steering wheel...
• Re: No brakes
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:28:01 -0400
  ...If I pump the pedal, I get my brakes back. > > I checked the master cylinder when I got home and it is full. I...
• My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:00:20 -0800
  ...Third, more stopping power!!! Okay anyone on the list point me to a bigger brake/better brake vendor? I would like to get brakes...
• replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:58:37 -0400
  ...Would I have to bleed the rear brakes (ore even also the clutch) if I remove those front hoses? -Wes On Thu, Jun 14...
• Re: No Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:14:35 -0700
  Try powerbleeding, you prolly got lots of air in lines Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Rod Smith wrote: > Help! > > Replaced worn front brake pads ( I...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:54:12 EST
  ...14" tires and old brakes with bigger 15" tires with the big brakes? Taller tires do decrease braking power. My Syncro would be damn...
• Re: more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ... /F
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 14:43:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...On Tue, 21 Nov 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > 1989 Vanagon Westfalia - 4-speed, power brakes, power steering, cruise > control, A/C, alloy wheels, Heidleburg...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 07:05:29 -0800
  ...Big Brake Kit - related Q > A little while ago, i switched to 15" wheels as well, hoping to fit larger, more powerful brakes on...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:03:56 -0800
  Hey Chris, I upgraded to the Audi brakes (kit from VolksCafe), and have the original calipers + powerslot rotors on the shelf; the van is...