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• Re: C/V Was it me?
  Historical mailing list - thowland
  Mon, 4 May 1998 10:55:19 -0800
  ...With the > handbrake applied, wheel blocks etc. the rear wheels obviously wouldn't > turn but in retrospect I think the front ones should have...
• Re: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:11:51 -0800
  ...I did leave the handbrake on once or twice, could that have messed something up. How do I troubleshoot this? � -David (1987 Wolfsburg 2...
• Help needed with AIR-COOLED parts identification
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 May 2010 08:56:24 -0400
  ...I should have said, the handbrake cable sheath. The actual cable runs within it. >#3 -- Hmmm -- oil pressure sender? I'm confused a bit...
• Re: Rear Brake hardware
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:32:22 -0700
  ...These are for the 71-79 Models where the Handbrake Cable Arm was removeable from the Brake Shoe. Vanagons have the arm permanently mounted...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:41:12 -0700
  ...I don't see why you couldn't do the same thing with the handbrake warning light - you'd wire it up so the...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:21:13 -0600
  ...Just put it in gear and handbrake. I questioned the tow truck driver about that, who said that he doesnt want the trailer and...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:46:50 +0000
  ...Th= e Vanagon adds a bit with the design of the handbrake system, the finicky n= ess of the adjustment system, the closed drum...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:34:55 -0400
  ...wrote: >> Or a yellow sticky on dashboard cluster with "handbrake" written on it. >> >> Chris. >> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a >> >> Dnia Oct 23, 2014 o godz...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:23:14 -0800
  ...usual symptom of soft brake pedal (which firmed up considerably if > handbrake > > > applied). > > > > > > I jacked up the rear of the van and supported it...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:24:54 -0700
  ...wrote: >> Or a yellow sticky on dashboard cluster with "handbrake" written on it. >> >> Chris. >> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a >> >> Dnia Oct 23, 2014 o godz...
• Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:56:43 -0400
  ...swing between -30 at night and +30 at noon... - Release the handbrake - Drain the oil after the winter Anybody care to add anything?? Thanks...
• Re: HELP! Rear brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 09:48:59 -0600
  ...I was told by a local mechanic that they could not adjust >> the handbrake because the rear brakes were shot and needed replacement, and...
• Re: Loving the mineral oil
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:31:43 -0700
  ...But what really > pleased me was how it restored the chalky door handles and handbrake cover. > I have the self destructing brown plastic in...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 17:00:06 -0400
  ...pedal cluster > wiper assembly complete (minus motor?) > > Would I need these: > handbrake lever assembly > steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry > -anything else? > > I can probably...
• Re: CV joints in an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 10:00:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...haul yourself out from under the van and put on the handbrake, get back under, tighten bolt, get back up and undo brake, get...
• Seat Adjustment Control Q's
  Historical mailing list
  20 Jun 97 08:02:09 PDT
  ...The only reason I can think of is for the driver's controls to be on the left, away from the handbrake. - Jeff '80...
• WTB - 84 Westy D/S Seat
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:08:41 -0700
  ...the D/S seat bottom, possibly to protect it from the handbrake lever when rotating the seat (I never rotate the driver's seat...
• Re: Frau Blucher's Adventure?F?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 11:34:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The road had a very slight grade and I guess I didn't pull on the handbrake hard enough because after about 5 minutes...
• VR6 stopping, 4-disc-brakes almost finished!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:09:57 +0100
  ...I have the calipers and rotors on the "test axle", the handbrake also works. Only some minor cosmetic things to do. Photos will be...
• Re: DVD Ripping (was: mounting tablet in rear of vanagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 31 May 2013 14:20:02 -0500
  I'm a Mac guy and used to use Handbrake. But it's been wonky lately. Haven't used Torrents since Limewire got toasted...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...Look at the drawing. > >>Because of handbrake actuation he gave up this >>idea. > >Audi rear cali�ers have a built-in provision for the...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:56:09 -0700
  ...wrote: > >> Or a yellow sticky on dashboard cluster with "handbrake" written on it. >> >> Chris. >> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a >> >> Dnia Oct 23, 2014 o godz...
• Friday stuff... vanagon on ice, and yellow submarine...
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:20:47 -0500
  ...http://spaces.msn.com/members/lemaymic/PersonalSpace.aspx Handbrake failure I think. It happened on Magdalen Islands, in Qc.12 hours in non salted...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems-repeat from brake spacers.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:39 -0400
  ...A dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be >> done with the drum in place. You...
• Re: mounting tablet in rear of vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 31 May 2013 10:02:22 -0700
  Look up a program called Handbrake. Usually works, but some newer DVD's won't allow it. � Jeremy From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET...
• Re: WHICH WAY to adjust?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:36:36 -0700
  ...My handbrake is too high. I would like to know: which way is the righ and the left side should be adjusted. One is...
• Re: Flashlight holder source
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:31:26 -0700
  ...Just btw the light fits pretty well btw the handbrake lever and driver's seat, facing aft. Easy to get to, too. At 12...
• Re: long term parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:12:34 -0600
  ...I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the >>>> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the >>>> rear...
• Re: Help! Brake trouble - 83.5 liquid-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:18:01 -0800
  try applying the brakes with the handbrake on (not full on), if this firms up the pedal and reduces the pedal travel then it...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:36:55 -0700
  ...resignation and pride, bear] so--as the guy that started this thread--I'm now gently applying the handbrake.) -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
• Center Console / Electronics Rack ... Feedback Request
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 22:06:26 -0800
  ...clearance for seat belts latches and handbrake. 3. Length ... from back edge (kitchen area) to from carpet seam even with front edge of seats...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:36:58 -0800
  ...This was easier than getting up and applying/releasing the handbrake. Of course if you have air powered tools this is not necessary, the...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:22:24 -0700
  Not sure if they are still available, but years ago I ran across a dual handbrake conversion for off road buggy use. If one...
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:10:25 +1200
  ...Battery isolator Linelocks on brake and clutch hydraulics Solenoids to work handbrake Engraving ALL parts including visible face of stereo Removable pedals & steeringwheel Gearshift...
• Re: HELP! Stuck Parking Brake!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 3 May 1998 13:36:02 -0700
  ...to be lying under the car to do this, and the handbrake will have to be off, be sure to leave the car in...
• Re: rear brakes 85 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:42:33 -0400
  ...4) You may have to back off the handbrake adjustment. It's a 10mm Nylok nut on a threaded rod -- you'll have to...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:37:35 -0800
  ...What do you feel when you go underneath and try to turn the axles with the handbrake on and the gearshift in neutral? On...
• Re: Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:27:03 -0500
  ...The handbrake won't work for long if they are oversized. What did they charge for labor? Did that at least include new spring...
• Re: Loving the mineral oil
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:47:08 -0600
  ...But what really >> pleased me was how it restored the chalky door handles and handbrake cover. >> I have the self destructing brown plastic in...
• Re: DVD Ripping (was: mounting tablet in rear of vanagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Stacey Smith
  Fri, 31 May 2013 12:57:52 -0700
  ...On May 31, 2013 12:20 PM, "Jeff Palmer" <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote: > I'm a Mac guy and used to use Handbrake. But...
• door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 May 2010 09:14:11 -0700
  ...latch for seat belt warning light -warning light unit only has handbrake light and logo, seat belt space blank -warning light unit does not...
• Re: Drivers Seat rotation (was Box behind/below driver seat)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:11:33 +1000
  ...it should turn...what I hate >is having to release the handbrake to do it. Mine stays facing front >almost all the time. Hmmm...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:01:35 -0400
  ...They've all wanted to make sure that the wheels were likely to stay on and the brakes and handbrake and lights and wipers...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:39:45 -0700
  ...usual symptom of soft brake pedal (which firmed up considerably if handbrake <BR>&gt; &gt; applied). <BR>&gt; &gt; <BR>&gt; &gt; I jacked...
• 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  ...Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, hydraulik handbrakesystem etc.) will come to EURO 5700,--. Possible would also be 305mm rotors with 996...
• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:49:22 +0200
  ...The cable of the handbrake is connected dircectly to the Audi caliper. Which caliper do you want to use? Perhaps we could help each...
• Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  23 Dec 96 05:58:11 PST
  ...Found a piece of plastic pipe that was just big enough to go over the handbrake side. Slid it over the cable to butt...
• '86 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:43:52 -0400
  ...It needs a handbrake cable. The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
• Re: 78 bus won't move -- brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jul 96 08:05:25 PDT
  ...Rust formed between the bracket from the handbrake and the brake plate. Cleaned the components and applied very light grease to contact areas. Amatuer...
• Re: Remote start for diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Fri, 6 May 2005 19:07:03 -0400
  ...It works only if the shifter is in neutral AND the handbrake is set. This in Ontario/Canada. But didn't the diesel need...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:53:26 -0400
  ...a parking brake, or if hand-operated (as is normal) a handbrake > > > > > >I guess because in the event of a total loss of brake...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:41:45 -0500
  ...Check with the handbrake when it happens again. But check those lug nuts first. Jim On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:11:16 -0400
  If the rear handbrake is grabbing at less than one click than things are seriously out of adjustment. You may get away with this...
• Re: master brake light misbehaving
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:02:05 -0400
  Check the brake fluid level! Or check the switch under the handbrake lever. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:07:50 -0400
  ...If you have an 84 or older a newer handbrake is better. The 86 and newer front brakes are supposed to better than earlier...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0000
  ...Is it possible that pre-85 Vanagons were set up for 4 clicks of handbrake, and that later Vanagons were designed with a lever...
• Re: second newby question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:04:11 -0400
  ...The handbrake lever is the "must-replace" that I can think of*; the '85-up are much easier and more effective. If it's...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:47:53 -0500
  ...My Honda has 4-wheel disc brakes, but instead of using the center of the rear disc as a drum they made the handbrake...
• brake indicator light- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:54:04 -0700
  ...Mark Ed wrote: >I checked the switch at the handbrake. Disconnecting the ground does not make the light go out. > >I removed the connector...
• Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:30:46 -0500
  ...If you can easily get a noticeable increase in stopping power with the handbrake, it is likely the pressure regulator is going. At 17...