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• Re: Hydaulic Clutch "Adjustment"
  Historical mailing list - John S. Jones
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 12:13:00 -0800
  ...wrench to get to it; hopefully you have enough leverage. Also check your brake fluid resevoir as this is where the clutch gets its...
• 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: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:17:53 -0900 (AKST)
  ...Also > what type of problem will I have with putting new brakes in. The current > ones don't have the e-brake levers. > > I...
• Re: cluch problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:58:20 -0400
  ...brake wear,none on the slave cyl. Master cyl I year old slave orginal. anyone have the spec for freeplay on the clutch lever...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:43:07 +1300
  ...Also getting a 2.2L Euro Cars >motor installed, so a bit more H.P. >I know the big brakes are obviously better, but...
• factory cruise
  Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:26:57 EDT
  ...I also checked the release valves on the clutch and brake levers, I have a manual tranny. Brake clicks, clutch faintly clicks. I don...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 16:25:47 -0700
  ...even when you yank those early parking brake handles on pretty firmly, you still don't get much leverage on the brake drum shoes...
• Re: Alternator belt tension
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:30:43 -0700
  ...Well, I knew better then to trust a guy who put in the wrong brakes (I found out because they broke). So, I haven...
• Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 18 May 2006 21:57:42 -0400
  ...There is a rear brake >pressure regulator, mounted on the right side from member near the spare >tire. There is not an external lever...
• another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:39:18 -0400
  ...How much for the front? Bentley mentions pushing a lever on the brake pressure regulator, but there is none on my '86. I remember...
• Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 12 May 2016 23:38:07 -0700
  ...new axle seals, nuts/pins, new backing plates, e-brake cables, upgraded to newer style e-brake lever, new shoes drums and hardware except...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:01:23 -0800
  ...off? With engine off, brake on, wheels chocked, ask helper to depress clutch pedal. Watch the clutch operating lever on driver side of transmission...
• Re: '68 Camper Identification
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:35:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...door handles are thumb activated buttons instead of the finger > activated lever type. > > 2. there are no vent windows in the rear of the...
• Re: bought a rack
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:00:59 -0800
  ...Specifically, if you're mounting up a bike with pretty wide h-bars (road or mtn), make sure the brake lever does not contact...
• Re: NVC: Eurovan traction/stability control
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:47:32 -0700
  ...leverage, and could even > contribute to more understeer. In the case of oversteer in a left hand turn, > the right front wheel brake would...
• Re: Defrost Windshield
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:09:46 -0500
  ...levers. Grab them by the "legs" and not by the nobs. And watch out! they can catch on the face plate and brake its...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:25:56 -0700
  ...the pressure on the brake piston thingies or something? If the mechanical pull lever is intended as a parking brake, the lock could be...
• Re: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 18:13:36 -0800
  ...sell customers a $3000 fluid coupling when all it needs it a >> change of $20 worth of silicone brake fluid. whose willing to try...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:44:36 -0600
  ...The e-brake is mounted on this level, and the hole for the shift lever is on this level. The duct that carries air...
• Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 00:01:10 -0700
  ...e-brake until shoes have worn down - back off e-brake adjustment (there is a ~ 1/16" gap between e-brake lever and adjuster...
• Re: Question on Size
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:33:20 -0700
  " The larger the diameter of the wheel/tire the less leverage the brakes have on the wheel." That's a perfect description of flywheel...
• Re: Winshield Sun Shade
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 17 May 2010 17:23:36 -0600
  ...When > not in use it will rest between the parking brake lever and the driver's > seat. I've searched the archives and seen...
• V'gon Hand Brake Cable Q
  Historical mailing list
  20 Dec 96 05:45:28 PST
  During my recent brake system repairs (master and rear cylinder replacement) I managed to shear off the adjustment end of the main cable from...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 06:59:25 EST
  ...GTI/GLI calipers have built-in parking brake levers. Also decided that I will try to install the calipers with brackets to be bolted...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2022 09:35:25 -0600
  ...Otherwise the brake light was on all the time. Now only comes > > on if brake is pulled. But not when key turned. Better then...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:07 -0400
  ...which I guess is the top of the brake lever hitting something in the >> brake drum or some bracket. Does anyone have any ideas...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 May 2011 - Special issue (#2011-431)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 May 2011 05:29:07 -0400
  ...Brake cable, front, hand lever to junction, NAPA, 251 711 471 D - $107.91 Nut, adjusting, park brake cable/rod, 111 711 349 - $1...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 21:04:35 -0500
  ...set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift lever to "R" or...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 17:09:56 -0700
  ...1) Brake fluid was at the "MAX" mark, exactly where it was when I checked it 3 or 4 months ago. No leaking fluid...
• Re: Brake system overview
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 May 2006 21:30:22 -0400
  ...There is a rear brake >pressure regulator, mounted on the right side from member near the spare >tire. There is not an external lever...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 23:03:06 -0700
  ...I was able to get a **small** flat blade screwdriver inbetween wheel hub face and drum at small bolt hole so I could lever...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:43:31 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > > > > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > > > switches...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 13 May 2007 22:06:53 -0400
  ...drivers seat, you'll scar up the handle on the emergency brake lever. On May 13, 2007, at 9:00 PM, Loren Busch wrote...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:10:32 EST
  ...I just use a Ben T steel rod and leverage it against the steel backing plate of the friction material and it pushes the...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 20:37:34 -0400
  ...d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, > this indicator is also tied into the...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:22:00 -0700
  ...yank those early parking brake handles on pretty firmly, >> you still don't get much leverage on the brake drum shoes. >> it's really...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:46 -0700
  ...Then > lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking > brake lever and gear shift lever. > > (then put it out for...
• Re: Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:29:18 -0600
  ...This adjustment will loosen the shoes and if set correctly the parking brake cable will have no pressure on the shoes when the lever...
• Re: My Lug nut Plea
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:06:22 -0600
  ...Just put new shocks on...brakes are next...guess my point is that I do so much of my own "stuff" the only time...
• 84 Westy for sale San Francisco Bay area $600 ono
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:08:01 -0800
  ...New front brake rotors and wheel bearings. New water pump, alternator, re-con heads. Spare catalytic converter. Maintenance history for last 2 years and...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0000
  ...tiny crimp-clips to held the parking > brake > lever onto the brake shoe ....as some brake shoe designs use, for > example. > oh ...lube the...
• Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 01:52:17 +0200
  ...Kinda interesting, and I had to almost pull the lever out of the floor to lock it. Put it all the opposite direction, locking...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 01:20:10 -0400
  ...There is a rear brake >> pressure regulator, mounted on the right side from member near the spare >> tire. There is not an external lever...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:31:51 -0400
  ...The other day someone other than myself pulled my emergency > brake lever. I did not know and wound up driving with it on for...
• Re: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:23 -0400
  ...The adjuster lever has to be perctly aligned for these things to work at all and they are almost always bent. >2 - How much...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:58:30 -0700
  ...Before and during shoe adjustment I pushed the brake pedal several times to center shoes. This likely pumped up the wheel cylinders allowing the...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 08:55:13 -0800
  ...set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Move the > >> selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift > >> lever to "R" or...
• stuck brake drum a cheap puller
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 13:26:51 -0800
  I have always like to check my rear brakes every two years to keep the drums from sticking. One had become stuck so bad...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:24:47 -0400
  It seems like this would also improve the leverage the cylinder has to push the shoe against the drum. It's pushing more of...
• Re: cluch problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:15:47 -0400
  ...brake wear,none on the slave cyl. > Master cyl I year old slave orginal. > anyone have the spec for freeplay on the clutch lever...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:26:16 -0600
  ...d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, >> this indicator is also tied into the...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:45:31 -0400
  ...by a float switch in the brake fluid reservoir cap or the handbrake lever. The handbrake lever basically uses a door light switch and...
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...Also > what type of problem will I have with putting new brakes in. The current > ones don't have the e-brake levers. > > I...
• Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 10:14:22 -0700
  ...Torque ToTheGround which Translates to Harder To Spin ~ & a Longer LeverArm for your Brakes to DealWith which Translates to Harder to LockUp ~ Those Gen...
• rear brake shoe and cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:01:59 -0700
  ...Take care to position the rear part of this rod against the lever to the em.brake and not the shoe itself. Once you...
• Re: E-brake upgrade..works great.
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:56:25 -0500
  ...If I disconnect the e-brake at the lever (from inside the van), I wonder if I can pull it back and then thread...
• [FIX]auto tranny experts HELP!(little long)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...If I put lever in 2nd it doesn't engauge the engine just revs. When on the road and I kick it down, won...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:06:19 -1000
  ...e-brake until shoes have worn down > - back off e-brake adjustment (there is a ~ 1/16" gap between e-brake > lever and adjuster...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:09:52 -0700
  ...From what I've been told (and experienced), you don't bleed them the way you do brake systems. I was told to elevate...
• Re: Help on Brake Drum.
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 12:55:53 -0400
  >I can't get the brake drum off for the life of me. > >Is there some sort of tool which lets you hook it...