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Re: Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:29:18 -0600
...the temptation to pry the drums off using force against the backing plates, they distort easy. If you need to get them off the...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 6 May 2016 21:26:02 -0700
...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Neil n >>>> >>>> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >>>> >>>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb...
Re: Can a 91 GL 7 Seater be Converted to Carat Interior?
Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:41:45 -0000
...on the back of the front seat pedastals have weld-in backing plates -weld-in the brackets that hold the bench seat back locking...
Re: [T2] Nixyard Partzsite
Historical mailing list - Access Systems
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 20:41:25 -0400
...cracks) > 8 fresh air vents for the dash (need spongy backing) > 2 back plates for front side markers > 3 distributor springs > > Obscure item: I...
Re: Place to mount shackles?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 26 May 2011 09:23:56 -0700
maybe some ideas here? http://www.expeditionexchange.com/backingplates/ alistair On 26-May-11, at 7:44 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Yep yep...
Re: DriversSide Rectangular LowBeam
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:46:24 -0500
...of four all new square headlight housings with > > adjusters mounted on backing plates. Price will be in the $525 range and > > the outer lights...
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
...they will overheat and possibly crack. > > When you fitted those new backing plates did you file-grind the rust ridge > away from the bearing...
Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:22 -0700
Bob, This is good to know - his stuff looks very good. Is there any point considering rear discs with stock discs up front? Perhaps...
Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:33:41 -0400
...It includes those pad retaining clips, noise backing plates, and BRAND NEW guide pins. Take the caliper off the car completely. You will need...
Re: DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 06:46:03 -0800
> > After all the work you go through painting your backing plates, replacing > > wheel cylinders etc., you might want to take Bob Hoover's advice...
DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
> After all the work you go through painting your backing plates, replacing > wheel cylinders etc., you might want to take Bob Hoover's advice...
Re: FatMat install experience
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:48:04 -0500
I built carbon fiber backing plates behind my factory panels for my focal 165's. Had to do sheet metal work to get the...
Volks Conversions rear-disc kits (Australia): AVOID!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:19:21 +1200
...I am studying mechanical engineering so I did some calculations on the caliper backing plate and found it to be totally under designed for...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 08:36:48 -0700
...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Neil n >>>> >>>> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >>>> >>>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb...
Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
...That would be simple if you took the whole > wheels, including backing plates with brackets and wiring looms from > another > car...maybe like and...
Re: DriversSide Rectangular LowBeam
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 5 Dec 2017 08:43:25 -0800
...of four all new square headlight housings with > > adjusters mounted on backing plates. Price will be in the $525 range and > > the outer lights...
Re: Pads
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 09:13:31 -0700
...provides. > > MUCH easier than chopping, drying, shaping, bonding Kudzu to those > backing > plates, isn't it Unca Joel. > > cheers, > > Pensioner > __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email, and...
Re: Pads
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 09:13:41 -0700
...provides. > > MUCH easier than chopping, drying, shaping, bonding Kudzu to those > backing > plates, isn't it Unca Joel. > > cheers, > > Pensioner > __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email, and...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 7 May 2016 21:38:37 -0700
...I'm glad those backing plates are off Both have rust holes. Pics at 11 as they say. Neil with vanagonitis waning as he...
Re: help: locked e-brake?
Historical mailing list - Chris Agh
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:31:27 -0800
...The most likely spot for > trouble is that they also rust into the socket on the backing plate. > Backing plates are made of sheet...
Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2007 - Special issue (#2007-984)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:35:02 -0700
...Last Vanagon item I > got from the dealer was the backing plates for the front brake > pads, and they weren't even for a...
Re: unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:18:10 -0400
The job does involve removing/reassembling the complete rear brakes (the drums and backing plates need to be removed to get access to the...
Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:06:42 -0700
...height to the maximum that will allow integrated >> gutter type metal plates for Thule type rack bar mounts, tall >> type, so >> kayaks, etc can...
Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:16:53 -0800
...Last > Vanagon item I got from the dealer was the backing plates for the > front brake pads, and they weren't even for a...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 May 2016 22:33:23 -0400
...When you fitted those new backing plates did you file-grind the rust ridge away from the bearing housing? Did you get the plate...
Van-Again Garage Sale II
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:43:06 EST
...2- Vanagon Rear Brake assemblies with backing plates, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, emergency brake cables for driver's side only- $30 each. Let me...
Lack of brakes long version saga actually
Historical mailing list - A J I
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:05:20 -0500
...The wheel cylinders were wet and the backing plates soaked with wet( brake fluid) dirt/dust. Decided to replace both rear wheel cylinders. Ordered...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:12:51 -0500
...then you can pull the hub off? Then the brakes and backing plates come off, and then what? Is Bell showing that you don...
Re: 1991 Subie Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:15:19 +0000
...For the rear GoWesty often has in stock the OEM backing plates, (the aftermarket ones are junk) and their heavy duty rear drums are...
FS: Upper & Lower Control arms, sway bar w/ droplinks, front taller springs, non-PS rack, steering knuckle shaft, etc.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:12:40 -0700
...50 4) Steering knuckles (non-PS) complete with front brake rotors, backing plates, and brake calipers. $100 sold as a pair. 5) Manual steering...
Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:37:21 -0700
...height to the maximum that will allow integrated >>> gutter type metal plates for Thule type rack bar mounts, tall >>> type, so >>> kayaks, etc can...
Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:40:47 -0700
...They come with molded black > plastic backing plates that allow them to simply snap into your headrests. > These really dress up your front seats...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:40:42 -0500
...If pried the backing plates are probably also damaged. To make things worse the drum can also be messed up being put back on...
Re: Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:57 -0400
...Unless you were servicing the wheel bearings or needed to replace the backing plates, there was no need to remove the axle nuts. The...
Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:33:50 -0700
...I have made and installed hinge backing plates as you did. I also have material (aluminum not steel) for the big hole edge treatment...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:54:05 -0700
...that part is rivited into the backing plate I beleive. I have have a dozen backing plates not on vanagons, most of them not...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Jun 2011 to 6 Jun 2011 - Special issue (#2011-469)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Jun 2011 05:29:27 -0400
...6 or more hours > easily if it needs new backing plates and has all broken bleeders. > The condition of the lines is important as...
Solving disc brake noises!
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:15:36 -0700
...If backing plates are original for the application, put a film of this special grease on both sides of the plates. You need more...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues
Historical mailing list - Edward
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:18:32 -0500
...If pried the backing plates are probably also damaged. To >make things worse the drum can also be messed up being put back on...
Re: Pads
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 09:31:20 -0700
...provides. > > > > MUCH easier than chopping, drying, shaping, bonding Kudzu to those > > backing > > plates, isn't it Unca Joel. > > > > cheers, > > > > Pensioner > > > > __________________________________________________ > FREE voicemail, email, and...
Anyone Need Body Parts/parts From A 91 Burgundy AUTO?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:32:10 -0500
...can have SO much rust on the running gear(front brake backing plates and power steering linesare almost non-existent) but the body be...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:32:52 -0700
...I have also found, a few times, that the pad backing plates are poorly made, leaving rough spots along the edges as they are...
fun with cables
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sat, 4 Oct 1997 17:16:49 EDT
...spring, washer, and pin that hold the brake shoes to the backing plates, and most cars have. However, the Vanagons do have this wonderful...
Re: Wheel Squeal? Prevent a Tow
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:57:14 -0400
...eventually you will hear a more threatening grinding when the metal backing plates of the worn-through brake pads begin working their way through...
Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:27:35 -0800
...The wheel cylinders were wet and the backing plates soaked with wet( brake fluid) dirt/dust. Decided to replace both rear wheel cylinders. Ordered...
Building that engine, but got sidetracked with the car (part2)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 22:47:42 -0700
...Well I must have beat up those backing plates alot getting the adjuster off because they scraped bad. Finally had to pull the wheel...
Re: Scraping Sound--Wheel Bearing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 May 2006 06:57:09 -0400
Backing plates are both rusted and bent. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave Vickery...
Power brake booster on Type II
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Dec 1995 11:32:43 -0800
...I've just re-finished the front brake backing plates and drums, the spindles are already painted, bought new wheel cylinders, bearings and new...
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
...they will overheat and possibly crack. > > When you fitted those new backing plates did you file-grind the rust > ridge away from the bearing...
Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:58:18 -0500
...a patch in the morning. > > I have made and installed hinge backing plates as you did. I also have material (aluminum not steel) for...
Re: 1991 Subie Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:25:15 -0400
...For the > rear GoWesty often has in stock the OEM backing plates, (the aftermarket ones > are junk) and their heavy duty rear drums are...
Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 13:30:16 -0400
...The only issue with these brakes is that some of the backing plates on both side have partly rusted away. This would leave the...
Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 20 May 2016 00:01:10 -0700
...New parts: - backing plates - e-brake cables - shoes, drums, hardware - adjuster bar and wheel Do I - not use e-brake until shoes have worn...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:24:11 -0700
...screwed to the engine deck area - I tapped some stainless steel backing plates and used polyurethane caulk to hold them to the underside of...
Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 May 2012 18:07:41 -0400
...Check for bent backing plates and incorrect assembly or adjustments. Check the archives for my previous write ups on rear brakes. Also check for...
Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:16:34 -0700
...It includes those pad retaining clips, > noise backing plates, and BRAND NEW guide pins. > Take the caliper off the car completely. You will need...
Re: Solving disc brake noises!
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:07 -0500
...If backing plates >are original for the application, put a film of this special grease on both >sides of the plates. You need more...
Ugly Driveshaft Noise: Solved
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:07:44 -0600
...I removed this small plate and it was immediately obvious that the threaded plates into which the 13mm bolts which secure the driveshaft had...
Re: Brakes
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:22:37 -0700
...As for the rear brakes, the 16” used rate backing plates and drums from the larger, heavier LT series. These would be the predecessor...
Re: BZ shelf
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:27:38 -0800
...I've had lots of stuff up there, like full boxes of groceries, and >> unless the wood breaks or the u-bolt backing plates...