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• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:50:48 -0500
  ...I did trash my clutch that day, but my brakes never faded. It is not a Ferrari, but the stock brakes, properly maintained, are...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:23:39 +1200
  ...new roof and the engine/cooling system, they differ from German Bays in having Split-style linkpin front suspensions with disc brakes grafted on.
• Re: Oh, the weather out side is delightful, the fire inside is frightful...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:28:59 -0800
  Can you describe how you did the rear disc brakes? I'd really like those. Mike On 1/19/05 9:00 AM, "Kim...
• splash guard on disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:38:57 -0400
  I am curious what others have done about rusted out splash guards on the front brakes. I will be replacing the calipers some time...
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:59:29 EST
  Perhaps the bigger front discs would be better than rear discs. I have all the part numbers for the rotors, calipers, etc. However I...
• Re: disc brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 16 May 2002 13:58:45 -0400
  ...disc brake pressure regulator Who has experience with the pressure regulator for disc brakes on the air cooled vanagons? I have a 1981 vanagon...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:11:32 -0600
  ...Eric already has years of experience with rear discs and between he and Burley have come up with what I think is a great...
• Re: What do Vanagondrivers ride -- human powered
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:31:57 -0700
  ...Specialized Epic S-WORKS, flat EC-90 Carbon bar, XTR shifters, Mavic Crossmax Disc wheels, Avid Disc brakes, Marzocci Marathon SL fork, Panaracer Fire...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone? / Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:42:54 EST
  ...If you want to be certain of having quiet disc brakes on your foreign car, get your rotors and pads from the dealer. Forget...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:37:53 -0700
  Rear brakes are there just to keep the rear end from passing the front end when you brake. Don't know the exact balance...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:35:30 -0400
  ...Unless folk have other suggestions as to what it might be (discs all around, SA big brakes up front, Smallcard (Audi) discs in back...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sun, 12 May 1996 13:07:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...reasemble the beam and adapt the brakes as needed. This is the quick vertion., i have spoken a few folks who have done this...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:21:27 -0500
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 19:51:24 -0500
  ...I had previously gotten the South African Big Brakes from them, and they fit fine. More recently I got their "Big Brake" kit, and...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 19:24:00 CDT
  ...so i figure it has to be something to do with either the design of the disc brakes (cause mercedes and porsche have discs...
• Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:53:14 -0400
  I was giving some thought on a drive home late Saturday to the issue of brakes. The few folks that have actually upgraded to...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 12:07:02 -0800
  ...The brakes drag seriously hard on the front only and the >pads and discs get very hot in a 1/2 mile drive. Like...
• 1986 vw westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:12:21 -0400
  ...6 disc CD/CB/Gauges/Awning/racks driving lights/alarm 117K miles differential locker full kitchen Runs excellent. New brakes/muffler/starter/alternator/water...
• FS. 2003 Multivan $32,000 in Tuscaloosa, AL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:58:32 -0500
  ...and has the vr6 engine, fog lights, and automatic transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes. if you want the dealer info, lemme know. joel
• disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 03:03:55 EST
  ...If I have to disconnect the line and bleed the brakes do those one-man brake bleeders that have a pump on them actually...
• Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 10:33:29 +0100
  ...More Speed->bigger brakes to stop... Raimund
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:59:31 -0700
  This is exactly why anyone who's considering putting rear disc brakes (or aftermarket fronts) on their Vanagon should buy them from a vendor...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well? - Non VW content
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 20:12:34 -0800
  ...My Honda has 4-wheel disc brakes, >but instead of using the center of the rear disc as a drum they made the >handbrake...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:10:55 -0600
  ...Disc Brakes - 1988 GL >> >> One final question. I have put the discs back on but have about a 1/8th >> inch gap between the...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 May 2013 23:53:56 -0400
  ...Before upgrading the rears to discs I would first make sure the rear brakes are actually functioning properly and after that work on upgrading...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:22 -0700
  ...Is there any point considering rear discs with stock discs up front? Perhaps I should start looking now for the correct Audi calipers for...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 02:14:37 +1200
  ...South African vented front brakes, Audi rear discs all the way up to complete Porsche 993 setup. I have gone for the last, which...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
  Robert Smythe wrote: > Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock > and SA > caliper/discs staring me in the...
• Re: Brakelight switch system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:09:55 -0400
  ...step on the brakes again, bingo. >The >braking action is normal as far as I can tell during normal driving. >Disconnecting either brakelight switch...
• Re: [Syncro] vented disc rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:44:07 EDT
  ...com writes: << Does anyone have vented disc rotors on their Vanagon? I would like to upgrade the brakes on my '86 Syncro with some...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:00:51 -0700
  ...Definite > oversteer. > > If you decide to install rear disc brakes, the brake bias will need to be > adjusted. However, for drum/disc combo, the...
• Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:17:27 -0400
  I have a somewhat disconcerting noise and "feeling" after coming to a complete stop... It feels as if my rear brakes are releasing a...
• Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
  ...I am wondering why some of you are installing disc >brakes on the back. Is it a better braking system? Is it worth the...
• Re: Westy Xmas presents
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:42:31 -0700
  ...That very closely describes my current Westy.... > > However, you forgot a few: > > Rear Disc brakes > Reccaro seats > Propane heater > GPS is nice, but you...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:00:26 +0000
  Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock and SA caliper/discs staring me in the face. If it...
• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:42:40 -1000
  MY understanding is that a bigger booster is fitted, for better braking, *after* putting on bigger front brakes and possibly rear disc brakes. On...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 05:24:35 -0700
  Well, I've done rear brakes a number of times and I don't think there's any magic number involved here. You want...
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- you're nuts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:02:31 -0500
  ...I drove across New Mexico at 100mph in that....until I discovered that the brakes weren't up to slowing that car down from...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 13 May 2016 07:05:55 -0700
  ...Japanese drum brakes self-adjust by parking brake application. (Google is your friend.) <http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2278383/fixing-drum-brakes-by-backing...
• My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:00:20 -0800
  ...to get brakes that don't have the unitzed hub and disc in one assembly. Also if I upgrade my front brakes I will...
• drums to discs.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 10:40:12 -0700
  ...The disc brakes don't have this servo action and so VW installed a vaccuum booster. If you want the stock pedal effort, Lee...
• Volks Conversions rear-disc kits (Australia): AVOID!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:19:21 +1200
  ...the torsional forces created when the brakes are applied. This is because the centreline of the brake disc is offset to the centreline of...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:12:16 -0700
  ...to install > them in my other vans with stock brakes. With larger vented discs up > front I'd be more inclined to do it...
• siezing brakes (was: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 13 May 1996 08:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >The discs will go straight onto the '68 beam as well. Although you >should really change the master cylinder for the one with the...
• Re: First year of Disk Brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:22:05 +0600
  ...1) Disc brakes!, 2) last year for the 1600 upright engine. I'm not saying that T4's are junk, rather, they are most...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:05:26 -0400
  ...84' westy >so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc brakes, >they are much better design. Does anyone know which >parts i...
• Re: vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:04:55 +0200
  ...their brakes with limited modifications? > > > >I want my want to stop faster than it accelerates! > > Stopping IS acceleration! > > The South African ventilated disc setup...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:57:10 -0400
  ...84' westy > so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc brakes, > they are much better design. Does anyone know which > parts i...
• replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:58:37 -0400
  ...I'm considering: > 1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there > 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley kits...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - LAGlen Cook
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:27:49 -0700
  ...Considering that most of the braking is done by the front >> (brakes), should I be? >> >> When I converted my Fox Wagon, I discovered that...
• Re: self-adjusting brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 23:55:52 -0700
  ...Since you're fronts are disc > > brakes, when you gain pedal travel (brakes working less effectively) it's a > > sign of one of two...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 20 May 2013 03:36:39 -0600
  ...s. > > I sure am not putting rear disc brakes on any of my vans. > my brakes don't even wear much at all and...
• Brake caliper question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 12:21:47 -0600
  Hello all, After having my new tires installed the mechanc said there was noise in the front wheel bearings and or brakes. I knew...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:51:14 -0500
  ...The brakes drag seriously hard on the front only and the > pads and discs get very hot in a 1/2 mile drive. Like...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:43:50 -0500
  ...discovered a leaky cylinder. So we took it to BrakeMasters for new cylinders (and new drums). Just picked it up and the brakes feel...
• Re: self-adjusting brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 30 Nov 1996 00:07:48 -0500 (EST)
  ...Since you're fronts are disc > brakes, when you gain pedal travel (brakes working less effectively) it's a > sign of one of two...
• Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:08:41 EDT
  ...the brakes inspected. If everything checks out OK, perhaps some high friction brake pads are in order. They wear out the discs faster, but...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:47:32 -0700
  ...I got lucky testing Mercedes ML320-350 discs for the Syncro 16" application which needs a larger rotor. ML discs are 303mm. Later I...
• Need help deciphering Bentley/Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 13:50:01 -0700
  ...First off I looked at the info on my brakes. I had changed the pads myself sans manual about 2 weeks ago, and they...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 05:41:28 -0700
  Adjusting the rear brakes is only required when installing new brakes. The adjusting work very well...assuming you took them out, cleaned them, and...