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• Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 15:37:32 -0800
  I'm planning on buying a "Big Brake" front disk brake kit from either Van-Caf� or SmallCar. I'd like to get inputs...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:26:13 -0600
  In the flat rate book, the 2.2 hr labor probably includes bleeding the brakes, so at least the $69.95 was double billed...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:25:41 -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: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:11:16 -0400
  ...My emergency brake will barely click once and will not go further and I have firm hill holding e-brake. Although discs in the...
• Re: Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:16:36 -0500
  ...I got in my van yesterday to drive it around and >>> discovered that the brakes weren't disengaging totally from using the >>> e-brake...
• 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...
• Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dumas Magee
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:50:28 EST
  How's this for a total screw job Shoes�������� ������ $176.40 Wheel Clyinder (2)��������� $89.95 each Hardware���������� ������ $63.00� Rear Brake Labor�������� $187...
• Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:53:33 -0700
  ...MB brakes, > > though I don't believe it covers any info about disc offset. > > > > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_brakes/124_brakes.xls...
• Larger, Vented, Disc Brakes for 86-91 Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:27:12 EDT
  I finally got the OK from my supplier today to start selling some larger, vented, front disc brake setups for the 86-91 2wd...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:19:40 -0800
  ...Rear brakes frustration Im thikn about going disc on the rear! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• brake & CV q's
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:11:16 -0400
  Three possibly dumb questions as I proceed along this summer's maintenance journey of self-discovery: (1) Can I remove the CVs without removing...
• Re: help locating vendor for Wildwood parking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 05:36:12 -0800
  ...I'm in the final steps of completing my rear disc > brake set-up. Since I decide to use the stock Vanagon front calipers...
• Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:33:16 -0500
  ...As long as the drum brake is sufficiently weaker than the disc (i.e. takes more fluid pressure to cause the same torque on...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:03:07 -0400
  ...get > resistance on the brake pedal depending on if the emergency brake is up or > down. > > William > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury...
• rear disc brake adapter bracket
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:37:48 -0400
  http://burleysmotorsports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 16:01:29 -0700
  ...you might also want to > upgrade to oversized ventilated disc brakes all around...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:45:38 -0700
  ...M > On 4/6/2009 12:56 PM Raimund Feussner wrote: > > Hi listmembers, >> >> as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc brake...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:51:05 -0500
  ...Unless folk have other suggestions as to > what it might be (discs all around, SA big brakes up front, Smallcard > (Audi) discs in back...
• Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Dumas Magee
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:53:11 EST
  ...The Bill: $677.82, after a $117.05 "Big Brake Sale" Discount Is it me, or does that seem a little high? Dale Ward...
• Re: Brake service
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:08:49 PST
  >> >>My Bentley manual has this in a "caution" box in 46[Brake-Mechanical >>Components]: >> >>"When machining brake discs, equal amounts must be taken off...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:43:50 -0500
  ---- Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hey there! > We recently replaced the rear brake pads and discovered a leaky cylinder. So we took...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:02 -0400
  ...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? > > > Here Scott we will make it easy on you >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_187/brake...
• Re: Big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:43:13 EST
  ...Otherwise, you are likely to warp the brake rotor (disc) upon installation. You'll also need to have you brake proportioning valve adjusted. I...
• Re: Big brake and rear disc brakes for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
  Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:20:43 +0000
  ...I am coming close to needing to do my brakes.  I put 17" wheels on My van so upgrading the brakes is next.  I...
• Re: Brakes noisy
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:52:49 -0400
  What is disc-quite? ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil cain" <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 9:33...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:53:18 +0200
  ...I will eventually be buying their kit to fit front discs/calipers from > a Porsche 993, or custom brakes to fit my 16" CLK...
• Re: Comments on Splittie (brake circuits)
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 11:45:59 -0500
  ...are those single circuit brakes or dual circuit? > >Just curious. BIG topic of discussion on another list recently. It would probably be a cinch...
• Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:15:33 -0700
  ...It looks like I can "super size" the disc brakes, at the same time add vented rotors, maybe change the rear brakes to discs...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:46 -0700
  ...hate drum brakes... > :-/ > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:58 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> > wrote: > > > > I've discovered my rear...
• Re: DISC BRAKE PADS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 12:54:20 -0800
  ...DISC BRAKE PADS >On metallic vs. organic brake pads, I've perceived that the organic >ones wear out faster but maintain more effective braking...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:55:45 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver mark drillock wrote: > Several people have made their own rear disc brake "kit" from Audi Turbo > model 5000 or...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:26:32 -0600
  ...disconnect brake line to remove caliper? > > Sorry that I cannot help you, but I can tell you that you are not crazy. My > 85...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 21:18:15 -0700
  ...Vanagon Brakes > > > > > > Hello > > When I brake hard, the front of the van drops > down. Because of this I > > believe the front disc brakes provide...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:21:25 -0700
  Most definitely count me in... -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• Weird, Funny, Electrical and Brake Light Switch Connector Failure; Questions and Pics
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:57:29 -0700
  ...are disconnected! ;) Is that normal for an inverter? Hold a charge after battery disconnected? Weird. Questions: spade connector 82a on front brake light switch...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:25:40 +0100
  ...4-disc-brake > > > For all who wanted more Info: > > Front: > -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) > -front caliper...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  13 May 96 13:48
  ...I also have a '73 parts van, can I use the disc brakes from >that beam on the '68/'59? The '68 only beam...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:16 -0700
  ...I sure am not putting rear disc brakes on any of my vans. my brakes don't even wear much at all and I...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Brake lint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 May 2021 17:43:53 -0400
  Hi Dennis, Any chance you could send a link to a possible relay like you describe? Would this happen even with Aux battery disconnected...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:54:00 -0700
  ...Hi listmembers, > > as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc brake setup for our Vanagons. > Since spring is on its way and...
• Re: 90 Vanagon--Brake Lights Died
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:52:00 -0800
  ...try to disconnect the wires at the switch, and put a piece of wire or a paper clip between the connectors, turn the ignition...
• upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:12:32 -0400
  ...1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley kits) 3) somehow get...
• Re: 77 Westy - Uneven brakes on front end after sitting a year.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:11:16 -0400
  ...my foot on the brakes, the front passenger side disc brake skidded the tire when I applied the brakes, while the driver side one...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:46:01 -0500
  ...inua@charter.net> wrote: > Would someone please �point me to some web pictures of Vanagon Disc > Brake Repair? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver >
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:11:58 -0700
  ...models had larger discs in the front and larger drums in the rear. Mark Dan N wrote: > on the brake topic... > > Does anyone know...
• 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...
• Brakes and Adding Alcohol
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:54:10 -0700
  ...And it feels like only the rear brakes are working. Is it possible for the front disc brakes to not be working on a...
• Re: Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:29:54 -0500
  ...I got in my van yesterday to drive it around and > discovered that the brakes weren't disengaging totally from using the > e-brake...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 14:36:02 CST
  ...only way to find out would be to disconnect the big vacuum hose and see if it was wet with brake fluid. i've...
• Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:30:59 -0500
  ...and/or advice? Can I piece together a "big brake kit" myself? -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from...
• Re: Eurovan brake vibration
  Historical mailing list - Reece Isaac
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 23:51:59 +0000
  G'day Andrew, On Mon, 13 Oct 1997, Andrew Mera wrote: > My 95 Eurobago has developed a pulsation of the brake pedal > when applied...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:19:29 -0700
  ...Hi listmembers, > > as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc brake setup for our Vanagons. > Since spring is on its way and...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:18:08 +0000
  ...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: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
  ...I was sent jpegs of the rear brakes. Hansen Motorsport offers a twin-turbo Porsche 993 front disc conversion (requires 17" wheels; my 16...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:07:17 -0700
  My brakes heated up to the point of odor and starting to go using 2 gear to get into Shelter Cove on the Lost...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:58:49 -0700
  ...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? Hey Scott, Van Cafe has the South African drums - thicker etc: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:31:14 -0700
  Add a brake bias control and you are not stuck with stock parameters. Rear disc are essential for my EG33 Syncro vans as I...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:55:15 -0500
  ...different formulations for brake pads be they organic, metallic, or carbon. There are trade offs with respect to pad wear, disc wear, operating temperature...
• 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:26:15 -0500
  ...today, DOT 3 synthetic...says its compatible with ALL brakes fluids for all brake disc./drum systems, etc.... PS. The vanagon power steering system...
• 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 11:05:38 +0100
  ...About half the price of a Porsche system (4-discs: 9500DM in Germany) Price should still be cheaper than the german Oettinger 4-disc...