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• Re: Brake
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:59:52 -0500
  At 11:32 AM 1/21/2011, neil n wrote... >I would think running one side with properly set up self adjusting >rear brakes...
• brakes/rotors/etc.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 11:51:08 -0700
  ...OE rotors are $30-50 each, good shoes $40, good pads $60 and SS brakelines (4) for my Porsche cost $60/set. You could...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 May 2009 13:06:56 -0700
  ...The trailing shoe has a lesser bite > for the same reason. > So, your rear brakes will have an actual effective action that's > dynamically...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:36:57 -0400
  ...Then you make them smaller a bit, get the drum on, PUMP THE BRAKE (With the drum on. It sets the shoes), and if...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:05:24 -0400
  ...brake thread... :-( Dennis, I've already ordered the spring kit from busdepot, so hopefully they are ok - I recall your recommendation on the shoes...
• Back on the road with Opie
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:22:51 -0600
  ...settled with the insurance company but it was time to get on with life. I rebuilt all brake cylinders and replaced the shoes last...
• Re: [Syncro] 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:27:36 -0600
  ...As for the rear you just need to make sure you have good > condition wheel cylinders, new shoes (adjusted properly) and NEW rear brake...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 May 2016 22:34:18 -0700
  ...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! I have a set of those new backing plates, 2 more on order for that...
• Re: Philipino wheels
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:55:54 -0700
  I have never really understood Esmeralda Marcos and her fetish for shoes. Shoes of all types, colors, materials, shapes. Mostly in size 14 or...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:16:45 -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 brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:36 -0700
  ...drum on, then go yank on the parking brake handle a bit ........this settles the shoes into position better...........then take the drum off...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:21:09 -0700
  On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > Here's a photo of the brake set-up. Let...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 29 May 2016 10:16:27 -0700
  ...further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old > generic brand shoes > > And your expertise is much appreciated Dennis. I can appreciate how mich...
• Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:31 +0000
  ...what do I need for better brakes on 85 What brand rear brake drums and shoes are you using in your shop currently Dennis...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 08:39:34 -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: rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:53:03 -0700
  ...This is no longer done for environmental-safety reasons - putting brake shoe dust into the air - very hazardous. So expect that there will be...
• Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:19:22 -0400
  The Vanagon rear brakes are really the same set up form the Bay Window busses. The major differences are the lower shoe rests are...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 19:51:41 -0500
  ...So, should the parking brake on an '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile engage both front and rear brakes? When I set the brake, the...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 May 2016 23:10:00 -0700
  ...brake application, only when > needed. With new drums and shoes that fit properly you may only need 1 or 2 > clicks to set them...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:33:15 -0400
  Raimund, Das ist sehr shoen! I just upgraded to 16'' Mercedes wheel for the purpose of making room for larger brakes, so I'd...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. Need to do a better job at proof reading!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 May 2016 20:09:44 -0700
  ...I get it So I'm measuring the old shoe against new. First thing is that the e brake laver on the new shoes...
• Re: Addendum to question on Parking Brake Cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:31:14 -0800
  ...when you think it's pretty right, go yank on the parking brake handle a few times. this settles the shoes into position a...
• Self-adjusting brakes? True/ False 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:43:33 -0500
  ...shoes settle in via the self adjuster, or should I be adjusting as I go for a while? Note: I disconnected the parking brake...
• Re: brake shoes cont.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:38:15 -0800
  ...brake shoes cont. The grand prize goes to Brent Christensen as he seems to have had the correct answer. Thanks Brent. After some re...
• Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:58:40 -0400
  ...I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake shoes, pads and retainer hardware too..... I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:57:10 -0400
  ...Additional benifit is realized by using the proper OEM shoes on the rear. The delaer supplied shoes use a semi mettalic lining that works...
• Import auto parts in Des Moines
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:16:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I ordered Brake shoes, hardware, and two wheel cyls for about $65 including shipping which was only $4.50. Everything seems to be good...
• Re: rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:41:10 -0400
  ...If your shoes aren't adjusted far enough out when you step on the brakes they go out and stop without touching the drum...
• Re: pulsing rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:09:17 -0400
  Sure it ids the rear brakes? Drums not seated properly and center lip caught on edge of hub. If turned, set up incorrectly, if...
• Re: rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:51:53 -0700
  ...o taking brakes apart. (Syncro has same > rear brake setup?) > > Can't recall exactly how I did it. Just spread the shoes, (maybe held...
• Re: Rear brake warning signs?
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:18:13 -0000
  ...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: HELP!! Big Bad Brake Clunking Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:49:00 -0500
  ...of your brake shoes may have separated or has fused to the drum (not un-common if stored with the brake set). Plan on...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:03:49 -0700
  ...up with a brake set-up that actually worked 'right'? If > the whole shoe was actually braking, the rear brakes could have been about...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 14:39:39 -1000
  ...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: rear brake needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 20:08:22 -0500
  ...1) New wheel cylinders about $12.00 each 2) New shoes, about $16.00 both sides. 3) Rear brake lines, about $12.00 each...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:23:04 -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...
• Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:07:22 EST
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a heck of a lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...
• Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:46:30 -0700
  ...Vanagon rear brakes are really the same set up form the Bay Window > busses. The major differences are the lower shoe rests are fixed...
• Brake Life
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 06:12:47 -0800
  How long do Vanagon brakes typically last? I had to R&R an outer front wheel bearing last weekend and picked up a set...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
  Both brakes have the same size pistons and use the same pads. There is no noticeable difference in stopping power. Pad and shoe selection...
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert LaPorte
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:35:15 EDT
  ...ran into two complete sets of good used aluminum Porsche 356 brake drums. One set finned and one set normal. There were a total...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:28:03 -0700
  ...I have in my possession a set of shoes and pads from Porterfield Brakes. They have the R4-S Carbon-Kevlar compound. They have...
• Re: Rear brake warning signs?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:17:29 -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: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:27:09 -0400
  ...vented rotors. > >I have in my possession a set of shoes and pads from Porterfield Brakes. >They have the R4-S Carbon-Kevlar compound...
• Re: Rear Brakes Seized?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:18:12 -0800
  ...water in the brake drums by itself... should not cause shoes/drums to rust solidly in place in only 24 hrs. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Rotor & Wheel Cyl Bargains!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:54:33 -0500
  ...or Pagid) German brake pads and shoes left, $19.95 for a set of pads or $29.95 for shoes, all years. - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Volks Cafe and excellent service---
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 21 May 2002 20:29:24 -0600
  ...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: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:13:35 GMT
  ...pads and shoes before they score up the metal >surfaces they rub on you can go many, many miles on a set of drums...
• Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:48 -0700
  ...Yank on the parking brake handle some to settle the shoes into place. remove the drum .. turn on the star adjuster a few more...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes - non stock rears
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 20:55:00 EST
  ...always stock an extra set. The sintered metallic linings seriously increased the stopping power. No more loss of rear brakes in LA rainstorms or...
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:56:01 -0500
  I sold a set of 356 brakes complete back in 1971 for about $100, but that was 70's dollars. Guy put them on...
• Re: replacing rear brakes on 80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:27:24 -0500
  ...I had > the whole front brake setup replaced and spent an absurd > amount of money > ($615). This time, knowing what I know now, I...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 01:30:01 -0400
  ...I have written a procedure for proper adjustment of the brakes. The e-brake cable has to get set properly and in order to...
• Re: Help Please-Rear End Noise!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:36:32 -0500
  ...E-brake attached, > front shoe in front, rear shoe in rear, 4 springs in place. The noise is > consistent on straight runs and left...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:43:06 -0500
  ...A properly working rear set up has a lot of surface area. A real problem with the rears is that the aftermarket shoes do...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 23:51:39 -0700
  ...New Gowesty shoes and possibly McMaster shims notwithstanding (they're in a box in my garage. Current shoes are ok), I think these brakes...
• brake shoes cont.
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:34:24 -0600
  ...After some re-adjustments of brake settings and a thorough search for the 7mm wrench in my garage (which I did not find-found...
• Re: Rear brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:26:13 -0400
  ...drum on, then go yank on the parking brake handle a bit ........this > settles > the shoes into position better...........then take the drum > off...
• More brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:04:16 -0700
  ...My current dilemma is that I belive I have air in my brake system. I replaced both sets of rear brake shoes, hardware, and...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:48:42 -0400
  ...sets were too short. I advised them of this fact both times. The spreader bar for the E-brake slots on the shoes is...