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• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:04:31 -0700
  ...back to the "coil" relay which > kept it on. > > Drove my "handbrake only" shut off route. Engine shut off properly. > Bonus: restarts warm/up...
• Re: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:24:46 -0500
  ...I did leave the handbrake on once or twice, could that have messed something up. How do I troubleshoot this? -David (1987 Wolfsburg 2...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 May 2008 10:17:17 -0400
  ...Then install the handbrake cable on the hook. Drum brakes should not be scary. That was the norm for many years and are still...
• Re: brake pedal low--questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 11:11:53 -0400
  ...They are also not interchangeable left to right, but the handbrake cables are, by interchanging the fitting at the forward end of the cable...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
  ...I�ll be > testing them some time (handbrake has still to be connected) and report > after the testing procedure. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Smola, Tony...
• Re: Correlation of brake switch to blinking Temp LED?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 23:35:09 -0400
  ...All years have a handbrake warning, and sometime between '84 and '87 they added a low-fluid warning, but I can't find any...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:55:08 -0800
  ...with my Westfalia . > The danger is that after you set the handbrake, and go back to launch or trailer your boat, that the rear...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:56:19 -0600
  ...with my Westfalia . > The danger is that after you set the handbrake, and go back to launch or > trailer your boat, that the rear...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Mar 2016 15:05:39 -0400
  ...To use a torque wrench to tighten for a manual 4th gear and the handbrake will hold it back. For an automatic placing a...
• Re: Brakes on an 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 23:34:05 -0700
  ...Be sure the handbrake cable is properly adjusted, no pressure on the top bar when released. And als make sure the top springs are...
• "headlights on" warning chime success
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:33:07 -0700
  ...latch for seat belt warning light -warning light unit only has handbrake light and logo, seat belt space blank -warning light unit does not...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:16:58 -0500
  ...the Bentley shows a connection to the brake warning >>>> light >>>> which has the dual function of warning when the handbrake is on and, at...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:43:06 -0700
  ...back to the "coil" relay which >> kept it on. >> >> Drove my "handbrake only" shut off route. Engine shut off properly. >> Bonus: restarts warm/up...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 16:21:55 -0500
  ...latch for seat > > belt warning light -warning light unit only has handbrake light and > > logo, seat belt space blank -warning light unit does not...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:30:47 -0400
  ...But, I notice that with > > > foot on brake engine running, I pull up the handbrake and feel the > > > pedal drop a *little*. Is this...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:10:38 -0400
  ...To use a torque wrench to > tighten for a manual 4th gear and the handbrake will hold it back. For an > automatic placing a...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:20:09 -0700
  ...But, I notice that with > > foot on brake engine running, I pull up the handbrake and feel the > > pedal drop a *little*. Is this...
• Re: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2002 12:20:34 -0400
  ...seat - no additional hardware. > >3) will I have issues with the handbrake or shifter? > >### No, shifter is not a big deal unless you are...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Brake lint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 May 2021 19:33:30 -0400
  ...and ignition circuit so the warning light can work for the handbrake and brake fluid level switch the failure could be in a number...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:11:50 -0500
  ...Lessee -- there's the handbrake cable -- actually it's a solid rod up to where it splits. And the throttle cable, sealed up pretty...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:21:17 -0600
  ...with my Westfalia . >> The danger is that after you set the handbrake, and go back to launch or >> trailer your boat, that the rear...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:36:12 -0700
  ...Foot actuated parking brake How do you want to do handbrake turns with a foot actuated brake? Seems like a major loss to me...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 11:54:02 -0400
  ...Then install the >handbrake cable on the hook. > >Drum brakes should not be scary. That was the norm for many years and are >still...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:51:28 +0000
  ...is to put car in Reverse and pull up on the handbrake until you stop.  Do it a couple times.  This, if needed, causes...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:16:21 -0600
  ...is to put car in Reverse and pull up on the handbrake until you stop. Do it a couple times. This, if needed, causes...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:43:40 -0700
  ...But, I notice that with > > > foot on brake engine running, I pull up the handbrake and feel the > > > pedal drop a *little*. Is this...
• Re: "headlights on" warning chime success
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 May 2010 19:03:37 -0500
  ...latch for seat > belt warning light > > -warning light unit only has handbrake light and logo, seat belt > space blank > > -warning light unit does not...
• Re: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 11 May 2002 12:23:41 -0400
  ...seat - no additional hardware. >> >>3) will I have issues with the handbrake or shifter? >> >>### No, shifter is not a big deal unless you are...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:09:45 -0700
  ...rear try using just > the handbrake to slow-stop. If the handle oscillates or you feel the > erratic > brake action the problem is in...
• Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:09:25 -0400
  ...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
• Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
  Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 09:46:46 -0500
  ...It needs a handbrake cable. > The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, > Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:05:07 -0700
  ...when the trailer goes, the wire pulls the ratcheting handbrake and then rips off. byebye trailer. Admitted, if you are going downhill when this...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
  ...There is also some magic to > light it as a test and a switch on the handbrake lever. You mission is to > determine if...
• Re: Need advice on Brake issues and shifting issues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:52:38 -0500
  ...Try stopping with the handbrake. If the rears are causing a pulse it will be apparent. It is common for the rear drums to...
• Re: master brake light misbehaving
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:09:43 +0000
  ...I will check the switch under the handbrake - I would be surprised if that was it - if it was an electical switch I would...
• Re: *&^%@ gas gauge!!!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 09:11:51 CDT
  ...There is no definite >point at which the gauge will always say .5 gal left....I have lowered >the tank to replace the handbrake...
• Re: best way to install a killer switch
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 31 May 2017 18:37:02 -0700
  ...Got feed back > on that and someone (forgive me that I can't recall name) suggested a > locking handbrake . > > That might be worth working...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:22:03 -0400
  ...Does the handbrake work properly? It should only pull up 3 to 4 clicks before it stops and the rear wheels lock. This is...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
  ...The wheel will adjust both the service and handbrake as needed. If you tighten the cable after the drum is in place things won...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:26:18 -0700
  ...Maybe this would cure my "handbrake on to stop engine" problem (?) (though this doesn't seem to happen when engine driven at temp for...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 7 May 2008 08:39:34 -0400
  ...After this, do not ever try to adjust the handbrake witht the cable adjustment. This setting is critical to the self adjuster working. After...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:36:44 -0600
  ...A > dry lube like lock-ease. > > The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with > the drum in place. You...
• Re: Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:44:47 -0700
  ...adjusted the rears so they just drag a > bit > >and the handbrake works well but the they work a > bit > >like blake's "The...
• Re: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 11 May 2002 10:46:43 -0700
  ...seat - no additional hardware. > >3) will I have issues with the handbrake or shifter? > >### No, shifter is not a big deal unless you are...
• Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills Q.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 09:17:19 -0700
  ...down the fridge after you park it > in gear, set the > handbrake as tight as it goes > and chock the wheels, does the fact...
• Re: best way to install a killer switch
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 31 May 2017 22:17:00 -0400
  ...Got feed back >> on that and someone (forgive me that I can't recall name) suggested a >> locking handbrake . >> >> That might be worth working...
• Re: diff.dope & rear drum shoes ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:42 -0400
  ...With the Centric you need to watch for bent and binding handbrake arms and my favorite leading/trailing linings revesed or in the wrong...
• Hansen brake kits #5
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:03 +1200
  ...Because of handbrake actuation he gave up this >idea. I can get a complete bolt-on kit in Australia for about $330US, but >it...
• Was: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup - now Adjusting Parking Brake or Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:44:18 -0400
  ...Did you adjust the handbrake after adjusting the star wheel between the shoes? If so, you screwed up the works. I have posted brake...
• Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills Q.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:44:51 -0400
  ...down the fridge after you park it >>in gear, set the >>handbrake as tight as it goes >>and chock the wheels, does the fact...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 22:19:41 -0600
  ...is to put car in Reverse and pull up on the handbrake until you stop. Do it a couple times. This, if needed, causes...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
  ...A >> dry lube like lock-ease. >> >> The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with >> the drum in place. You...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...There is also some magic to >> light it as a test and a switch on the handbrake lever. You mission is to >> determine if...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:32:33 -0700
  ...when the trailer goes, the wire pulls the ratcheting handbrake and then rips off. byebye trailer. Admitted, if you are going downhill when this...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
  ...The handbrake cable needs to be properly adjusted. This cannot be done with the drum in place. You need to see the lever. After...
• Re: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
  ...But we are actually developing a rearaxle brakekit that uses the the original handbrake-cable. On the other hand, the smallest Brake (Boxter) is...
• Re: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 11 May 2002 14:00:18 -0400
  ...seat - no additional hardware. >> >>3) will I have issues with the handbrake or shifter? >> >>### No, shifter is not a big deal unless you are...
• Re: new vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 11:47:31 -0500
  ...He found a > number of problems including the famous headgasket leak, warped rotors > on the front brakes, handbrake out of adjustment, need for alignment...
• Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:45:42 -0700
  ...One can pull the handbrake to prevent a spinning wheel. It will of course brake both rear wheels, but it can somewhat help stabilize...
• Re: '84 problem
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 09:45:48 -0400
  ...Then (handbrake on, in neutral) with the pressure cap still off, start the engine and have someone rev the engine to about 2500-3000...