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• Looking for Grey pad to complete bed in 88vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:18:18 -0800
  Volks, I heard that there is an actual pad that goes over the engine compartment to complete the fold-down bed in our 88GL...
• Re: Rebuild or Sell??
  Historical mailing list - wildcelt
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 21:55:16 -0700
  Seamus Padraic Ragan wrote: > > > -- > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ~ Seamus Padraic Ragan ~ > ~ University of Virginia ~ > ~ Dept. of Chemistry ~ > ~ email: ~ > ~ spr9c@faraday.clas.virginia.edu ~ > ~ Ph. lab: 804.924.1337...
• Stickers in Italy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Piero Padroni
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 23:45:52 +0200
  ...Great job guys!!! Thank you very much Karl, and thank you all Piero. ------------------------------------------------------- Piero Padroni Genova ITALY '84 Vanagon 1.6D e-mail: padroni...
• fs 4 brake pads (mintax) for 1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:01:46 -0700
  FS 4 brake pads for a 1990 vanagon, new still in the box. -reggie 20902 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with...
• Re: summer home
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:42:26 -0500
  My sister used to live in Paducah, Kentucky. The local chamber of commerce used to sell a t-shirt that said "Beautiful Paducah Kentucky...
• Re: Removing Silicone sealant??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:40:04 -0700
  Robert wrote: > > Then use a green scratch > pad to get the rough left over parts that are still sticking. Those pads > will not hurt...
• Re: Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:11:19 -0500
  ...For the early 2 piston calipers the fit of the pad the pad is > captive in the caliper casting. As these calipers are old...
• front brake pads, how?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 07 Jul 96 20:56:00 PDT
  Hi all, I am trying to replace the front brake pads on my 87 Vanagon Westfalia. Bentley says that once the old ones are...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:43:22 -0400
  ...Pads insert into the frame and the caliper mounts above them (to change pads you undo one of the guide pins and swivel the...
• Re: anyone ever use carpet padding?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:41:32 -0600
  ...was wondering if >> carpet pad >> is at all an option? i'm just wondering if the thickness of the >> padding will >> affect the re...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:55:40 -0700
  ...The pad on that side looked almost new and the pad on >> the inside had about 3/16"s of pad left. I'm...
• Re: Another Different Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:55:57 -0700
  ...The easiest explanation would be that the "mechanic" > did > not run-in the adjuster while installing the pads and the pads were set too...
• Re: Seats for type II
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 12 May 1995 07:34:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The front seats are getting worn and > uncomfortable. > > Can anyone recommend a good method for obtaining new seats? How about replacing the padding on...
• Re: Bench seat padlock advice?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 16:28:30 -0800
  ...Bench seat padlock advice? > Does anyone have advice for adding a padlock to the bench seat? I > bought a hasp lock & padlock from home...
• Re: brake pads - what is recommended?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:42:23 +0000
  I agree good brake pads make a big difference. I heard ATE are very good too. >From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> >Reply...
• Re: 82 Vanagon, banshee front pads!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 00:17:12 -0700
  ...Also you didn't mention whether or what you used on the back of the pads? My $00.02 -- Kyle Wade Keeper of the...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:08:25 -0300
  Those rotors and pads were used on several late 80s and mid-90s Audi’s (100/Avant, 200, 200/Avant Quattro, 5000 {USA} etc...
• Re: New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 13:04:20 -0700
  ...Rotors ATE Pads Mintex Above are what I have been using on my 84 Westy with no issues for the past 7 years. Zimmerman...
• Re: Ceramic Brakes Pads
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:13:40 -0400
  ...Don't know how these > compare with the Bendix pads. > > > > > > > -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:45:19 -0500
  ...His answer was that the pads they sold to VW were identical to >the ones they sold under their own name, except that the...
• Squeaky brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 13:13:41 EST
  ...The PO just had new rotors and pads installed and the pads still seem fine. The brakes also work fine, so the squeak is...
• Re: brake pads for 89 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 11:23:49 -0400
  I was quite pleased with the late Van front pads Ron sells, these are some bizzare Australian brand never seen em before, but are...
• Upper bunk foam pad set with wood
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:45:33 -0700
  Anyone interested in an upper bunk foam pad set (in tan covering) and the wood that slides to make the bunk. All in perfect...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:42:20 -0500
  ...I find the bed very comfortable, and a pad would just be > something else to pack, haul around, and mess with at bed time...
• Re: head rest pads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 14:38:00 EST
  ...robertmstewart@MAC.COM writes: > Where do you purchase those head rest pads? There great... > cant get them here, they are a euro- spec option...
• Re: Brake pad recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:22:57 -0700
  ...Brake pad recommendations That generally means they are doing their job :) I have found most "low dust" pads = low performance. Anything marketed as ceramic...
• Re: Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:36:47 CST
  ...I tried some spray stuff on the back of the old pads but it didn't work. My old pads are pretty thin so...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:06:37 -0600
  Entity Craig Oda spoke thus: > How as the original padding attached? I think it is propped up using jam rods like the headliner is...
• Re: Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:02:23 -0400
  ...I pulled the pads, and found the shims were only behind "one" pad on each side. I brought it up to the full complement...
• Re: Squeaking Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:00:18 -0500
  ...if all is free turning then it is time to open it all up on the pads check make sure there is no carbon...
• Re: Pads good, sounds not!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 05:54:17 -0500
  ...I put new pads in. No good. Put no-squeal spray the back of the pads then took it off when it did no...
• Re: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:44:36 PST
  ...Material cost for rotors, > drums, pads and shoes: $600. Labor: 4 hours front, 4.5 hours rear. > > My guru says that this is a...
• Cork/Rubber flooring under front carpet
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:56:28 -0600
  ...whole new pad (if one can be found) , substitute other materials. How about cutting up some of the hard foam rubber flooring that you...
• Swivel seat friction pads
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 18:27:29 -0700
  I was looking at a swivel plate and it has four skid pads that have grease and provide the actual friction surface. Is there...
• Re: 10 % coupon from Van-Again for Thanksgiving
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:20:27 +0000
  ...10 % coupon from Van-Again for Thanksgiving 10 % coupon from Van-Again for Thanksgiving#yiv0103878113 p{margin:10px 0;padding:0;}#yiv0103878113 table{border...
• 82 westy brake troubles
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:56:22 -0800
  ...Last weekend I installed new front rotors and pads. When removing the old pads I noticed the left front pads were unevenly worn. What...
• Re: Front Brake Part Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:36:31 -0400
  I have always thought that those plates, when they are used, came with the pads, depending on the manufacturer and perhaps the type of...
• Re: Non-captain chair padding
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:36:42 -0400
  ...i have a pair of tan velour OR blue velour capt chairs with nice foam padding in excellent shape, for sale.. let me know...
• Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:17:20 -0700
  ...Lumbar pads? Headrest pads? Hi all, I've recently discovered that my posture and back are much better when I stuff a properly-shaped...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 08:54:56 -0800
  > My 91 vanagon failed state inspection due to front brake pads. Midas > gave me aa price $480 for pads and turn the rotors. Went...
• Re: problems w/ braking hard?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 21:13:36 EST
  ...When was the last time you took a good look at your rotors or front brake pads? Sounds like scored rotors or bad brake...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 07:17:30 -0500
  *Big* "Wavesport" stickers American Canoe Association Mitchell Paddles Fat City Cycles Moab Specialized Gary Fisher Cycles American Flag Grateful Dead steal your face (on...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:01:39 -0700
  ...Changing nothing but the booster has nothing to do with switching pads. Mark OlRivrRat wrote: > On 10 Jun , 2021, at 1:26 PM, vw...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:54:55 -0400
  ...Front pads 447698151F Front rotors 8E0615301C Rear pads 443698451C Rear rotors 447615601A I also confirmed with small car what I found on the samba...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:22:40 -0500
  ...Unless you have a leak, the level slowly drops towards 'MIN' as the pads wear. On many cars the reservoir is sized so that...
• Re: subject Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 07:28:44 -0700
  ...0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #5167c6 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Mike Miller wrote:<BR> <SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">&gt...
• Vanagon Floor Pads Available?
  Historical mailing list - scr
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:35:43 -0800
  Anyone know if it's possible to buy new replacement floor pads for an '85? I'm referring to the composite, cork-like, molded...
• Head rest pads
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:54:37 -0500
  I thought I remembered seeing on a website once a foam pad that someone had on their drivers and passenger had rests. Anyone know...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:27:14 -0400
  ...When new brake pads are installed and the disks have neither been replaced nor turned, it is essential that the new pads be seated...
• Squealing brakes
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:01:28 -0700
  ...On domestic cars, I have always used this red goop I call "gorilla snot" against the backs of the pads to prevent squealing (got...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 24 Jan 2015 13:37:08 -0800
  ...Can and will remove that pad. (need a new 1/2" drill anyways ;) Assumed I'd use arm as-is but now see that...
• Re: It's 22:26!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:50:08 -0400
  ...You want to end up with the 12h pads shorted together with solder and a bit of wire, and the 24h pads open between...
• Re: Brake pad recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:48:59 -0400
  That generally means they are doing their job :) I have found most "low dust" pads = low performance. Anything marketed as ceramic especially. I usually...
• Crossdrilled rotors for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 13:38:10 -0500
  ...How does this compare to OE rotors/ pads etc.? Oh, they offer "HD Jurid" pads for an additional $30 anyone ever heard of these...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 08:40:08 -0700
  ...I'd like to see photos of the pads alone, both fronts and backs. I'm kinda wondering if perhaps the pads are not...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:08:11 -0700
  I was having a difficult time removing and replacing the pads on my German army surplus DoKa a few months back. Thought the pads...
• Recycle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:46:02 -0700
  ...NEED Pads for top bunk. I have the covers, just need the foam. Of course I'd take covered pads if you had them...
• Re: Pads
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:33:55 -0400
  > ATE and Brembo make pads that are OE on vanagons. Brembo is an Italian brand. While they are an OE supplier to many auto...
• Re: Brakes noisy
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:52:49 -0400
  ...Brakes noisy > You may have glazed your pads by overheating them when > they were new, try a 60-80 grit sand paper over the...
• Re: Rear heater leak - coolant soaked carpet/pad
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:35:10 -0500
  ...Is there any way to get all that antifreeze out of the carpet > and the pad underneath? Squeeze the pad and antifreeze runs out...