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• Re: powerslot slotted rotors
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 18:07:19 -0500
  ...increase in stopping power.� Any first hand info would be great. I do > have > 15" rims but the SA brakes are just not an...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 17:24:36 -0500
  ...You have to lightly touch the brakes to keep from running into the bike in front of you. The front bike can be pedaling...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:46:42 -0400
  ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for locally, so when time permits, I may make a power bleeder. Finding a spare master...
• Re: FS: '85 VW Vanagon (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 13:48:14 PST
  ...it for a parts vehicle alone! >> >>> >>>It has air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, is dark blue, nice >>>paint, new radials, water-cooled so...
• Re: diesel vacuum pumps (little VC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:05:45 -0400
  ...Isn't there enough vacuum at the intake to run power > brakes etc.? Diesels have no throttle plate, so there's no restriction in...
• Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:30:59 -0500
  Is there any good way to upgrade the brakes on my '84 Westy without braking the piggy bank? http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 2 May 2009 23:59:26 -0800
  ...The optimum ratio is normally 70/ 30 front-to-rear braking power. The bottom line is that our 'hokey' rear drum brakes are plenty...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:01:51 -0600
  Greg, how much brake fluid was inside the reservoir when you added the power steering fluid? I'm guessing that you had a level...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:12:57 -0500
  ...feel their > brakes losing power due to overheating...and THEN they try to fix the > situation.... > > Stopping to let the brakes cool is not...
• Agony of defeat . . .
  Historical mailing list - p.j.
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:51:51 -0400
  ...my power steering started groaning, but found no reservoir there for either the steering or brakes (silly me, of course the power steering reservoir...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 May 2006 (#2006-380)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 2 May 2006 07:28:57 -0500
  ...Scraping Sound--Wheel Bearing? > > Here is a puzzler. > > My van has new rear brakes and drums. Before I had that done, I was > power...
• Re: Multivans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 15:49:40 -0700
  ...Conditioning, Air Dam, Digital Clock, Intermittent Wipers, Luggage Rack, Power Brakes, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Rear Heater, Rear Window Defroster, Rear Window Wiper, Tachometer...
• Towing question
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 08:59:02 EDT
  ...Seems to me there isn't much power available to tow any sizeable load. What type of load if any can be towed from...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:34:14 -0400
  ...Like brakes, vehicles with power-assisted systems are set up differently than those with manual systems. The advantages of these setup changes come back...
• Re: Scraping Sound--Wheel Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 May 2006 06:57:09 -0400
  ...My van has new rear brakes and drums. Before I had that done, I was power washing it and noticed a lot of rust...
• Brake Booster question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:58:38 -0900
  ...Braking power is okay, not great, but for what I am told the brakes on these vans are not the best in the world...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:49:45 +0000
  ...Since you still had some brakes then most likely you have a leak in the rear. It could be a bad metal line or...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
  ...list. > > The brakes work great and stopping power is perfect. I guess I�d thought that with new pads, and bled brakes there�d...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:00:41 -0700
  ...Use the brakes intentionally a little hard now and then ............say to 75 % stopping power where it's safe, now and then. They need...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 10:35:21 -0700
  ...Better brakes, bigger engines, power steering, power options, more modern interiors...in other words, it's entirely subjective, but naturally my opinion trumps all...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:25:48 -0400
  ...anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia? Howdy, Had the braking power seriously diminish on my 82 westy. What a bummer, we were...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:18:24 -0400
  ...For the rear brakes, get the shoes from the >dealer, ($$$). They are a metallic lining, 6mm thick with rivets that I >have not seen...
• Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 00:04:16 -0400
  ...Larger brakes if you have the 15" or 16" would be nice. Wiring is adequate...for cars with expected life times of 10-12...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:47:19 -0400
  ...1200lbs, I guestimate) with the > power, under braking, especially when cornering, it was pretty > sketchy...brakes on the trailer would have eliminated...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:24:38 -0800
  ...When set up correctly, how much more "powerful" would you say the big brake kit is? 10%? 50%? It would be interesting to do...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:41:31 -0700
  ...feel their > > brakes losing power due to overheating...and THEN they try to fix the > > situation.... > > > > Stopping to let the brakes cool is not...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
  ...t wait to try the four wheel disc brakes in my van, I love stopping > > power and the safety that comes with it. > > > > > > > https...
• Oh, the weather out side is delightful, the fire inside is frightful...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:08 -0500
  ...I had also had the brakes upgraded (SA big brakes up front, discs in the back). So this was the first good opportunitiy to...
• Electric VW Pick up truck
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  6 Nov 1995 16:09:39 -0800
  ...Typical cruise on freeway, 55, 4th gear, 120 amps (5th gear too tall, doesn't use it) Power to motor is from an off...
• Re: Brake Fade.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:03:45 -0700
  ...brakes must dissipate as heat the necessary energy to keep the truck at the selected constant speed with enough reserve dissipative capability (braking power...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 08:41:20 -0700
  ...You see lots of car-nerds putting huge Big Red Brembo multiple pad perforated rotor aftermarket brakes onto their street/track cars--front and...
• loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 23:09:48 -0400
  ...By the way we forgot to include the new brakes,and curing the fuel smell,and the new rear hatch supports,along with the...
• FS: 1990 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jasi Brar
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:39:14 -0400
  ...Located in Ottawa, Canada. (North of New York State) 111 000 Km New Brakes New throttle cable Engine recently tuned, No leaks Newish Agilis...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:13:54 +0000
  ...http://www.autohausaz.com/audi-auto-parts/audi-5000s-brake_rotors-replacement.html bob > Is there any good way to upgrade the brakes on...
• Re: more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 19:53:55 -0500
  ...nasa.gov (Joachim Beek) writes: >> >> 1989 Vanagon Westfalia - 4-speed, power brakes, power steering, cruise >> control, A/C, alloy wheels, Heidleburg stereo, metriculously >maintained...
• Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:45:55 -0400
  ...other DC powered equipment? Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:35:16 -0400
  ...The brakes will attach to these. When you do this, you will have to swap lower and upper control arms , I believe.Your ride...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 11:25:11 EST
  ...301-248-0396. '87 Vanagon GL, 4-speed, power steering, power windows, power locks, power brakes, a/c, 80K miles, $3500, 540-775-3521...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:02:07 -0400
  ...power bleeders in archives, > > >and gleened enough to see how they work. > > > > > >I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:16:05 -0700
  ...Unlike petrol (gasoline) engines, diesel engines vary fuel flow to control power rather than throttling air intake and maintaining a constant fuel ratio as...
• Re: Rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 20 May 2013 03:36:39 -0600
  ...brakes on any of my vans. > my brakes don't even wear much at all and I have never needed more > stopping power than...
• Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:50:27 EST
  ...1- 2.1 L WBX Fuel Injected engine; 4-speed manual trans; power steering & brakes, steel belted radials. 2- Color keyed wrap around bumpers...
• F.S.Vanagons/Westies and parts galore
  Historical mailing list - Lincoln Miller
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 21:24:21 -0700
  ...1990 Westfalia GL camper, auto, 110K miles, full power package, white, good body and interior, set up for AC 110V generator, has onboard water...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 08:20:53 -0700
  ...Big Brake Kit - related Q A little while ago, i switched to 15" wheels as well, hoping to fit larger, more powerful brakes on...
• Need a travellin' companion?
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 12:53:47 EDT
  ...1. '93 Eurovan GL, Dark Blue metallic, auto, power evrything, dual AC/heat, cruise, Heidelberg III, new trans/tires/brakes/battery. 2. '88 Wolfsburg...
• 1986 Sunroof Van for sale...Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list - Steve C.
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:17:25 -0800
  ...New muffler, catalytic converter, brakes, excellent tires. New belts and expansion tank/sender. Has factory installed heavy duty mudflaps on all 4 wheels. Newer...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:30:11 -0400
  ...The TD engine provides plenty of power in town, but could use better gearing for the highway. Towing power is ok too. I have...
• Re: tire diamaters
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 23 Aug 94 08:47:18 CDT
  ...the rational being that it was much more important to be able to stop (since all your stopping power shifts to the front brakes...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 10:07:08 -0800
  ...so that you can apply brakes to one rear wheel or the other independantly, so that the power gets distributed back to the other...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:04:18 -0800
  ...The stock brakes can lock the wheels, so the stopping power is being limited by the tires, not the brakes. '84 Westy --------------------------------- Do you...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:11:13 -0700
  Just some general comments on upgrading brakes... Generally speaking, putting more stopping power on the rear wheels is a waste of time and money...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 16 Mar 97 16:48:07 EST
  ...dual a/c/heat, bed and table, 4-speed, alloy wheels, power windows, 75K miles, $9999, 703-845-1860. '87 Westfalia camper, white, 4...
• Towing limits
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 4 May 2005 22:39:04 -0700
  ...Is this strong enough? What is the weight limit on it? My Brakes are in good shape and I have a Subaru for power...
• 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Mon, 15 May 1995 14:59:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1) The power brake system is beyond my expertise...is there a way to retro-fit a simpler non-power system to this bus...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:36:57 -0400
  ...Set of rebuilt injectors installed, new Bilsteins in the front, > rear brakes inspected and adjusted, emergency brake adjusted. > > Runs fine at startup, cold. In...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:03:20 -0400
  ...Great time to get new brake fluid in there, flush the brakes, and maybe upgrade to DOT 4 fluid. Dave B, -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:06:05 -0500
  In the mid 30s Aircraft had disk brakes, the Tucker had disk brakes .............. just took Detroit 40 years to spend that extra $8.00...
• Re: Brake Booster question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:01:58 -0900
  ...Braking power is okay, not great, but for what I am told the brakes on these vans are not the best in the world...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 01:57:42 -0400
  ...earlier, you will have problems if you don't move the power assist servo too, and looking at the book, the '68 beam makes...
• FS 87 GL Houston Area
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:09:37 -0500
  ...87GL, 4sp, 105K, 7 pass, Power:Steer/Brakes/Mirrors/Locks, A/C Blows very cold, alloy wheels, aftermarket AM/FM cassette. Orig red paint...