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• How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:15:13 -0400
  Hi Volks, I bled the brakes on Dad's 1985 vanagon tonight; it's the first time that the brakes have been bled since...
• Re: VR6 TOW ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:32:08 -0800
  ...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: Towing capacity with I4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 22:18:46 -0800
  ...Just get some cross drilled brakes to help you stop. Also, I think the Vanagon is rated 500kg towing with no brakes on the...
• 'FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:09:02 -0400
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:57:38 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: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:22:09 -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...
• 92 EV Westy evaluation/sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:11:32 -0600 (MDT)
  ...standard transmission, five speed 23,000 miles, medium green power steering, power brakes power locks, cruise, air conditioning no cracks, dents, rust or crashes...
• Re: NVC: I want a sports car
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:24:18 -0500
  ...speed direct shift automatic transmission, automatic climate control, power steering, power brakes, 17" wheels, power a-bunch-of-other-stuff, rear discs, leather, multi...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:22:55 EDT
  ...be acheived, and your vanagon would never be going fast enough to need rear disc brakes. All your braking power is up front anyway.
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 17 Feb 97 11:30:02 EST
  ...Yuck, I hate being sick. '87 Vanagon, auto, a/c, power steering, power brakes (DUH!), cruise control, 7-passenger, 3K on rebuilt engine, $3700...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:58:37 +0000
  ...Bleeding brakes. Motive, si! > > I have one of the Motive power bleeders and I use it regularly. They are > the tool of choice for...
• 1993 Westfalia camper for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 09:36:52
  ...Automatic, power locks, power steering, power brakes. Tinted windows, bra, 10 foot awning, CB radio, TV antenna Sheepskin seat covers from day 1. Original...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:21:34 -0800
  ...Will swaybars and brakes from a nonpowered van fit power-steer stubs? > -- > Andrew Grebneff Andrew, What do you mean by "power-steer stubs"? Is...
• Re: Check this out! Fun with Powerful front Brakes in a Van
  Historical mailing list - B
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:06:39 -0700
  Dang! That has pretty good brakes for a van. Mined yew, we very nearly pulled the same stunt whilst driving through San Vizcaino, Baja...
• Re: 82 vanagon brakes.. how bad...
  Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 18:08:33 +0200
  In fact, when the Vanagon came out, most motoring magazines that roadtested it had lots of praise for the braking power of the Vanagon...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:55:17 -0400
  You can upgrade to the later style brakes. This involves replacing the spindles with some "good used" spindles, then you just bolt on later...
• rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:48:17 -0400
  ...Can't wait to try the four wheel disc brakes in my van, I love stopping power and the safety that comes with it...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:17:19 -0700
  ...get much stopping power out of them and they might get hot, cause you have to stand on the brakes hard in order to...
• Spindles
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:58:42 -0700
  ...brakes. According to one of the guys at Campbell Nelson the spindles for the power steering list as different from the non power steering...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 07:03:40 -0400
  > Better stopping power with the 86 and newer front brakes. Larger caliper > and pads, floating type mounting. > > front brake parts that were changed from...
• Re: Stumble and Loss of Brake Pressure Heading Up a Pass
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:54:31 +0000
  ...power. > > About 4 mins in the power hiccups slightly then continues on. I had a bit > of a corner so tapped the brakes lightly...
• 'FS:1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:48:56 -0400
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 20:19:03 -0400
  None of the posts I read about SA big brakes mentioned any kind of a radical departure in pedal feel or stopping power. Fade...
• Fw: brakes
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 13:18:05 -0700
  ...I wish it had the stopping power of my 71 westy. I do not have the cash for a big upgrade. Is there better...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:48:41 -0700
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• rotational mass and stock brakes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 19:44:48 -0700
  ...The fellow with the WRX powered ride put a set up Boxster brakes up front. I'd like to duplicate his setup and add...
• mushy brakes due to shop's error
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:33:56 -0800
  ...Now the brakes are firm on the first pump and the stopping power is much better. When I purchased this 87 a couple years...
• Re: Brakes inconsistent
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 09:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But guess what I found-- the vacuum servo for the power brakes (master cyl bolts to it) was COMPLETELY FULL of old, grungy-looking...
• Re: WTB: 86-91 Vanagon -non camper - 4spd
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 22:42:52 EDT
  I have a 87 syncro with brand new rebuilt motor WBX and tons of new work done, brakes, cv boots, power steering pump, idle...
• Re: Flooding in Rear Brakeland ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 13:36:52 CST
  ...wet brakes, set the parking brake, and when I > came back the brakes had seized. It took a substatial application of power > and clutch...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Speaking of rear disc brakes... > > Given a heaver rear end with a larger Subaru engine in a Syncro, and wanting > more stopping power, which...
• Re: 90 Westy WON"T MOVE!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 22:27:39 -0400
  ...Now, when driving in rain I "ride the brakes" for a few moments before parking the van in hopes of heating the brakes up...
• Re: 1987 vanagon rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:51:00 EDT
  I just replaced the rear brakes on my '90 and I had to go all over town looking for a 46mm (huge!!!) socket in...
• Re: Vanagon Brochures from Around the world - ABS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:11:41 +1300
  ...my SA big brake kit to stock >brakes with ABS. ABS does not increase brake power. It merely allows maximum braking effort without lockup...
• FS: $3500 1985 Vanagon Westfalia Weekend Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Dave Neebe
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:11:38 -0600
  For Sale 155,000 Miles Air Conditioned (needs compressor) Power Steering Power Brakes Power Steering Cruise Control Auto Transmission Water Cooled Engine Has poptop...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:12:59 -0500
  ...2008/12/4 <mtbiker62@comcast.net>: > I'm pretty sure that you can just use Audi 5000 brakes. Maybe BenT will chime in here...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:11:36 -0800
  ...If you need more powerful brakes, put on the bigger calipers and rotors. I don't think an 0.1 liter boost in motor...
• FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:56:47 -0700
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:00:11 -0700
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:16:56 -0700
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• FS 1997 Eurovan Panel Van, Calgary, AB, CANADA $25000CAN
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 22:20:13 -0500
  ...also says it has power steering, power brakes, and power locks (!?). with am/fm/cassette radio. Fifth Avenue Auto Haus 3404 - 5th Avenue Northeast...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:41:12 -0400
  ...much attention to those...until they start to feel their > brakes losing power due to overheating...and THEN they try to fix the > situation...
• brake bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 09:04:10 -0700
  I'm trying to bleed the brakes on my '88 Vanagon after replacing the master cylinder, calipers, rear wheel cylinders, and brake hoses. I...
• Re: 'FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:56:37 +0200
  >Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. >Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air >conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:03:01 -0400
  Your not going to fit bigger brakes under the 14" wheels. 15" or bigger if you want the 228mm brakes. They happen to be...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:44:28 -0700
  At 9/15/2006 03:52 PM, Florian Speier wrote: >I found them to be cheapest here: > >*http://tinyurl.com/rt483 > > >I think it...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 13:48:00 E
  ...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: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:28:02 -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: Need for upgraded brakes for engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:50:21 +1200
  ...brakes more acute. In some places there is a requirement for brake upgrades before a vehicle is legal for use after a power upgrade...
• 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
  ...The sintered metallic linings seriously increased the stopping power. No more loss of rear brakes in LA rainstorms or creek crossings and literally no...
• Re: more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ...
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:31:18 -0600 (CST)
  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: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 08:59:05 -0700
  ...The 86+ front brakes are much better. More stopping power and a more reliable caliper design. I have done this to several early vans...
• Vacuum Pump Questions Cont./ 1.6L Diesel
  Historical mailing list - seth rippey
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:20:06 -0700
  ...and my brakes have been taking longer than they did in the past to get the feeling when the power brakes kick in anyway...
• Re: Comments on Splittie (brake circuits)
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 11:45:59 -0500
  ...FWIW my Split is a '61 Standard, 6v 40hp 1192cc motor, single circuit brakes. It's slow, the brakes are not the best and...
• 88 Westfalia GL Camper For Sale - Wolfram Gray
  Historical mailing list - MJV
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 06:41:07 -0500
  ...Now in NW Pennsylvania 128,000 miles 4-spd Manual Transmission A/C, power/heated mirrors January: New front brakes (calipers, rotors, pads); new...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:39:20 -0500
  ...Two tone (white over black), standard transmission, strongarm steering and non power brakes- a rare bird. George, Jo & Ollie/ATL George/ATL '89 Westy...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:30:46 -0600
  ...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: No brakes
  Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:26 -0700
  ...No brakes On the way home this afternoon, I put my foot on the brake pedal and It went to the floor!! Luckily I...
• more buses for sale: big bucks this time!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:51:49 CDT
  ...Custom brakes, stereo, rims, paint. Recent $22,000 invested. Sacrifice: $17,000. ???? Limited edition 4x4 Syncro Westfalia. All power options and locking differentials (2...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:12:01 -0400
  ...Some success (no problems) to what a future glazed mess, (bouncy brakes in a few days). With good pads and rotors and a little...