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• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...10mm flare wrench for brake lines, 19mm and 22mm flares for PS rack fittings. Regular old combination screwdriver set. Wonderbar to pry with. Ball...
• Re: Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:16:40 -0700
  ...I primarily took off the piston to give a good check of the brake lines, rotor, and caliper. I didn't expect the exterior...
• Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 May 2003 06:21:38 EDT
  ...The hose in my kit, <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm">Vanagon Power Steering Lines</A> {http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
• Re: Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:57:00 -0400
  ...You'll want to pinch-clamp the rubber brake lines to keep the fluid in the rest of the system. I read through the...
• Re: New bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:38:05 +1200
  ...Coming from >the air-cooled world, I know there were certain key recommendations such >as replacing fuel and brake lines. Is there anything I...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
  ...rebuild kit, stainless steel flexible brake lines, and an L.E.D. dash bulb kit! I'm excited to do the front brakes. I...
• FS: 82 Diesel/Swap project, KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 7 May 1998 08:44:56 -0500
  ...Driveable w/ minor work, but hauling recommended. (brake vacuum line is broken off and cooling sensors are disconnected) Also included: 1989 VW Fox 1...
• Re: help with brakes in SF.
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:31:29 -0700
  ...brakes, I have found it useless on the little Vanagon rear brakes. You can often buy all the above tools in a "kit" for...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 12:31:14 -0500
  ...You will always find a “double flare” on brake and high pressure fuel lines. The tool looks the same except it comes with small...
• Re: [not_a_vw_club] Hissing Noise Pressing on Brake
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:03:40 -0700
  ...Hi all Got a Little Hissing noise when you step on the brake. You can sit there and idle and press on the brake...
• Reviewing what's been done
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:43:46 -0500
  ...Brake Pucks - front - (1 van) Rear Brake Shoes (1 van) Headlight Relays Upgrade (3 vans) Starter Relay Upgrade (3 vans) Remote Start Switch Kit...
• Syncro 16 trailing arms now in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 May 2003 23:25:52 -0700
  ...The kit includes: - Pair of trailing arms - New rubber bushings - New bushing bolts - New wheel bearing housing bolts - New metal brake line These trailing...
• Re: Bruce's Syncro Update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:51:00 -0700
  ...big brake kit, oil cooler, new suspension, new > bushings, > > > clutch, 16" MB wheels, new brake and steering lines, starter, fuel > > > tank kit, new tent...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:38:03 -0700
  ...it was just the ID19 drive line turned around!. Burley Motorsports makes a neat and inexpensive kit to mount A4 rear discs on a...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:12:32 -0700
  ...If you decide to go to just later model, non-SA, brakes, that is easy. I have '91 uprights, calipers, and rotors on my...
• Westy questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 May 1996 22:26:57 -0500
  ...The luggage rack seal were replaced (with a kit from some company in Malibu). Now, when the wind hits just right while driving on...
• Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 May 2020 20:35:02 +0000
  ...cafe kit but it is out > >> of stock so I want to put together the equivalent. I am thinking a > >> stainless brake line from...
• Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 22 May 2003 21:59:22 -0500
  ...steering lines > > > > > > > THe best solution I've come up with is making up your own > > > out of 1/2" and 3/8" brake tubing...
• Re: tiico question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:59:17 EDT
  ...to splice into your brake vacuum (which is what Peter did), and everything should work fine. The one kit that I got emissions test...
• Re: oils and gasoline
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Thu, 30 May 2013 20:21:51 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I used brake line to extend the sender mounting position top-side as > Alistair suggested. > > Angus > > > On Wed, May 29...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues and shifting issues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:52:38 -0500
  ...Got it 'certified' with Yoko Y370's, a washer pump, front pads & rotors, 2 new brake lines, a fluid flush, and a seat belt...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...automotive test kits and accessories, 9251 Archibald Ave. vacuum pumps, brake bleeding kits, Cucamonga, CA 91730 compression tester (909) 987-8975 (800) 648-9822...
• Re: Beetle Clutch-NVC-Need a part rec
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:14 -0500
  ...C-ya Jonce >btw-Replaced the fuel tank, MC, brake lines, fuel pump, clutch cable, >throttle cable, rotor, cap, points, wires, plugs this week...
• Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 22 May 2003 07:35:08 -0400
  ...steering lines > THe best solution I've come up with is making up your own > out of 1/2" and 3/8" brake tubing...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:59:49 -0400
  ...The trans was very clean. > Brake lines were done recently. The crimps on the electrical lines at the > fuel pump (hanging, no metal mount...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:06:49 +0000
  ...Continued pressure will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing brakes keep this in mind. Do not step...
• FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
  ...I just flushed the clutch and braking system and checked the brakes. They are fine. . Left inner Front head light has a crack. Interior...
• Cross Country
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:05:38 PST
  ...the defrost slide switch, but he said the fuel lines looked good, the rear brakes are fixed, and everything else is ready to go...
• Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:54 -0400
  ...front 2 lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
• Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 22 May 2003 07:17:03 -0700
  ...steering lines > > > > THe best solution I've come up with is making up your own > > out of 1/2" and 3/8" brake tubing...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...rebuild kit, stainless steel flexible brake lines, and an L.E.D. dash bulb > kit! > I'm excited to do the front brakes. > I...
• How do I adjust (bleed?) the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 07:20:05 -0700
  ...unlike the brake system, the usual pumping method serves only to compress and expand the air bubbles trapped in the line. I presume such...
• Re: NVC: What Motorcycles/Cars Do Vanagon Owners Have?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 May 2004 20:20:56 +1200
  ...road-legal) � 197x Honda CB450 K4 Twin (disc-brake) � 1974 Honda CB750 K2 (900 kit, twin drilled front discs, faster than CBX-Z) �� 1978...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon Carat - Capitola, CA
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43:45 EDT
  ...Complete brake rebuild including all parts rust proofed with POR-15ed. Complete fuel tank rebuild including new sender, lines, grommets and rust proofed with...
• Re: Bruce's Syncro Update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:52:20 -0400
  ...big brake kit, oil cooler, new suspension, new bushings, >>> clutch, 16" MB wheels, new brake and steering lines, starter, fuel >>> tank kit, new tent...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:01:42 -0400
  ...Continued pressure will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing brakes keep this in mind. Do not step...
• Re: Cross Country
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:52:49 -0800
  ...the > defrost slide switch, but he said the fuel lines looked good, the rear > brakes are fixed, and everything else is ready to go...
• Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:55:50 -0500
  ...from bus depot) new rear wheel cylinders new front brake rotors All new fuel lines and fuel filter New radio antenna New cup holders...
• Re: Lifters- ahh it's strangely quiet and nothing is broken
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:48:30 -0500
  ...Check the front brake lines to the calipers for chafing, And finally back to oil - history has demonstrated better success - not the only success...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon
  Historical mailing list - VW Caravelle
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:09:42 +0800
  ...Anyone has any experience on brake upgrades? I spotted three kits on the net from Fast Forward, Vanagain and MSDS with varying prices and...
• FS 91 Westfalia "Fritz" - $12,000
  Historical mailing list - Charles Clement
  Thu, 4 May 2006 14:15:46 -0500
  ...Interior is in very good condition All glass in perfect shape New brakes New vacuum lines and hoses Alloy wheels, OEM ground-effects kit...
• FS 91 Westfalia "Fritz" - $12,000
  Historical mailing list - Susan & Charles Eckelman Clement
  Tue, 9 May 2006 09:43:29 -0500
  ...Interior is in very good condition All glass in perfect shape New brakes New vacuum lines and hoses Alloy wheels, OEM ground-effects kit...
• Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
  ...I just flushed the clutch and braking system and checked the > brakes. They are fine. > > . Left inner Front head light has a crack. > > > > > > Interior...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:27:56 -0500
  ...front 2 lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:11:24 -0400
  I forgot about the 2WD having that bracket hold the brake line. A large box wrench will be the set offense to get that...
• Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 16:14:07 -1000
  ...this idea, given the complexities of > matching up wheels, tires, big brake kit, etc.... > > Reminder: 1987 Westy 2.1 L, Auto > > I currently have...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
  ...Hansen Motorsport in Germany makes kits to fit any Porsche disc to the front. I'm going to go for the 993 brake kit...
• Re: Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:44:13 -0500
  ...rear brakes (on hand), > shifter mechanizem - front to rear, reseal gas tank,(kit on hand) replace > hoses and lines underneath. Replace rear heater core...
• Re: Surprising Vendor Comment
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:17:33 -0500
  ...their generic shoes), and they can't provide a matching brake hardware kit at alll. Kind of what you'd expect from an all...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 9 May 2012 06:17:23 -0500
  ...Continued pressure will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing brakes keep this in mind. Do not step...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia-Thanks, and Repair "How To" suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:45:33 -0800
  ...After draining the portion of the brake fluid reservoir serving the clutch, draining the balance of the fluid remaining in the line from the...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:27:02 -0700
  ...in the brake line (brake pumps up a bit - he says it's always been like that, but I've done brakes, cylinders, etc...
• My "New" 1988 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 May 2012 08:07:03 -0700
  ...line worn at firewall! Evil plastic transition present!) done, it will be ok for now. It drove me home just fine. Clutch, brakes good...
• FS Lots-o-stuff!! [SVC]
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:37:30 +0000
  ...Windsheild does not leak and fuse box is dry 1968 VW camper 1800$, new brakes all around, SS lines in front, new tune-up...
• Another Trip to Belize
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:22:18 -0500
  ...On the list for next year, some new brake lines and brake components! If you have never hear of Belize before, it is formerly...
• Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 23 May 2003 00:05:26 -0400
  ...steering lines > > > > > > > > > > THe best solution I've come up with is making up your own > > > > out of 1/2" and 3/8" brake tubing...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:10:50 -0600
  The problem with a permanent line going straight across between the two high points is that the line needs to go above the shift...
• Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:17 -0700
  ...The brake line was above the cable so it rested on and > was being chafed by the cable, so he ran the brake cable...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
  ...Van-Cafe sells a front disc kit too. http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=18 http://www.smallcar.com/index.php...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:39 -0700
  ...front 2 > lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) > with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...