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• Re: Serious brake question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 11:57:45 -0600
  ...If anyone has a pic of a correctly put > together > set of brake shoes on the rear of a vanagon, please send it on...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:17:07 -0800
  ...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: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:09:43 -0400
  ...Its probably the brake shoes need re-setting. If the nut is hotter… probably the bearings need to be removed and checked.. > > good hunting...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:09:17 -0400
  ...Too much grease will pop off the inner seal and get grease all over your brake shoes. Just watch the seal while pumping grease...
• Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:54 -0700
  ...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:57:44 -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...
• FS '86 Weekender with new heads, 117K...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 15:23:47 -0800
  ...Rear brake shoes and cylinders are replaced also. All the cupholders are perfect. The price is set to sell soon at $5700.00 instead...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:01:04 -0400
  ...The bus gods will smile upon you for your years of setting up cool bus events and giving out free advice on the Type2...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:17:19 -0800
  ...about not setting shoes too "tight" drum, >> they should be ok. i.e. engine running, standing on brakes, set >> e-brake, pedal stays same...
• Tips, Tricks, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
  ...Also, have a helper stand on the brakes (therefore, loosen the nut before you back off the shoes) when turning this nut. Putting all...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 $9.00...
• [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:43:29 -0700
  ...to open) door panels (grey) disk rotors (VGC) rear brake drums & shoes front brake calipers stock windshield (excellent cond) front sway bar (minus upright...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:45:59 -0700
  ...and had to source a set of 185R14s. > While replacing the tires, I wound up doing the rear brakes. > Not long after that, it...
• Re: Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 18:42:51 EST
  ...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: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...With this setup, unless I've omitted anything important, you can do anything under the dash, alternator, tuneup, window motor replacement, brake shoes, drums...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• mileage / cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:43:42 -0800
  ...still have the original pads/shoes on the brakes (although I have to admit I have a new set of rotors/pads for installation...
• Re: Bus depot? (no vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 17:07:47 -0400
  ...Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:14:42 -0500 I had a friend call looking for brake parts for his 1965 bus, he talked to...
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:59:31 -0700
  ...rear brakes? Make sure there are fresh shoes >>there >>and you are set. 70% of your braking is done at the front brakes - >>this...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• 91 Gl for sale
  Historical mailing list - amy monk
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:22:41 -0700
  ...Could use new rear brakes sometime over summer have shoes,hardware kit all ready to go. Have new bushing kit for shifter from VW...
• Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:54:21 -0500
  ...Bus Depot had the best buys on brakes, shoes, etc. GoWesty had the springs I sprang for. BTW I pulled all of this over...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:36:20 +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: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:37:20 -0500
  ...Check the archives for my past brake > write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests. > There are two brake switches. Either one shorted...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at Vanagain.com...
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:34:15 -0700
  ...Why spend money on the rear brakes? Make sure there are fresh shoes there and you are set. 70% of your braking is done...
• Re: Fwd: LOUD 'Clank' in read end when turning?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:47:22 -0800
  ...but shoes go in quick. This noise drives me nuts, wish i could stick a long axle in :)))), no CV's, like my bug...
• Re: Beatrix Update
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 19:47:38 +0000
  ...be replaced, rear heater & air conditioner don't work, needs new brake shoes, and the skylight leaks... I can do most of the work...
• Re: Beatrix Update
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:52:55 -0400
  ...be replaced, rear heater & air conditioner don't work, needs new brake shoes, and the skylight leaks... I can do most of the work...
• Re: unclas diagnosis of brake issues - what do you all think? (was: Help...
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 22:46:10 -0600
  ...Sticky > (front) brake > > calipers can do this. Same for brake shoes (in back). > > Riding around with your emergency brake on can make things nice...
• Rear Suspension Noises
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 22:09:03 -0700
  ...Could a dragging brake shoe make the whirring/rubbing noises? Clanks: I see the dying stock exhaust/c-pipe is no longer perfectly attached...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:40:55 -0700
  ...about not setting shoes too "tight" drum, > >> they should be ok. i.e. engine running, standing on brakes, set > >> e-brake, pedal stays same...
• Reviewing what's been done
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:43:46 -0500
  ...Vans) Brake Master Cylinder (1) Brake Cylinder (wheel) (1) Front Rotors (discs) (1 van) Brake Pucks - front - (1 van) Rear Brake Shoes (1 van...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:01:41 EDT
  ...Too much grease will pop off the inner seal and get grease all over your brake shoes. Just watch the seal while pumping grease...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:06:33 -0500
  ...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
• Re: Bus depot? (no vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:51:26 -0700
  ...Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:14:42 -0500 > > I had a friend call looking for brake parts for his 1965 bus, he talked > to...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 00:19:01 -0600
  ...So.......the story is our 1987 Westy with around >>> 700,000 kms on her has its OEM brakes, nothing special, good new >>> pads, shoes...
• Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:38:37 -0700
  ...Which brake fluid you use *does* make a difference. The DOT specifications only set a MINIMUM boiling point standard, so you can avoid Colby...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
  ...ONE - brake shoe and brake pad life are completely determined by where and how the vehicle is driven. If all it ever does is...
• Re: [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:53:54 -0700
  ...to open) >door panels (grey) >disk rotors (VGC) >rear brake drums & shoes >front brake calipers >stock windshield (excellent cond) >front sway bar (minus upright...
• Power cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:53:23 -0600
  ...Things were going great so I blew off my rear brake backing plates and my LP fuel tank. This took all of ten minutes...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...rear axle nut bug 113 501 615A 1 Rear brake drum 5-hole used 1 set Brake shoes Front bus 55-63 1 set...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:43:59 -0500
  ...Plus, you can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you will have disc brake action on all four wheels. Much...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:57:16 -0400
  ...Its probably the brake shoes need re-setting. If > the nut is hotter… probably the bearings need to be removed and checked.. > > > > good hunting...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:14 -0500
  ...Bus > Depot had the best buys on brakes, shoes, etc. GoWesty had the springs I > sprang for. > > BTW I pulled all of this over...
• Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:41:52 -0500
  ...Check the archives for my past brake > write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests. > There are two brake switches. Either one shorted...
• vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Fri, 21 May 2010 15:12:44 -0400
  ...so i'm weighing my options for a new set of shoes before i make the trek back south this fall. i am very...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
  ...It's a brake shoe retaining spring removal tool. Looks like a screwdriver handle with two round metal bits on each end, costs about...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and > rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > Vanagain.com...
• Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon => DIY Everytime
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:21:13 -0100
  ...I have original ATE drums and rotors for under $50, plus pads and shoes for under $20, wheel cylinders for around $10, etc. If...
• Re: Tires again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:27:53 -0500
  ...Happened on three sets of Michelins. They were all 205/70R14's. The fourth set were 205/75R14's. They were more like a...
• Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:24:45 -0400
  ...Check the archives for my past brake >> write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests. >> There are two brake switches. Either one shorted...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:35:32 -0700
  ...Plus, you > can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you will have > disc brake action on all four wheels. Much...
• FS: 81 ASI Riviera Camper
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 09:15:50 -0400
  ...Load Range) - New shocks with 300 miles on them - New rear brake shoes, and turned drums 300 miles ago. - Rust free, looks nice, paint...
• FS: set of 5 16"wheels w/ great nokian tires, Norcal--nationwide delivery available
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:09:39 -0700
  ...getting a lower price for the van sans the nice set of shoes i have on her. the 5 wheels are the steel mefro...
• 64 project for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 02:48:27 -0500
  ...Anyhow, about the bus; I bought it several years ago, and had to replace the wheel cylinder and brake shoes to get it on...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:58:20 -0800
  ...about not setting shoes too "tight" drum, >> >> they should be ok. i.e. engine running, standing on brakes, set >> >> e-brake, pedal stays same...
• Re: Removing rear drums: review
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:55:04 -0600
  #1) Back off on the brake shoe adjustment screw devise. #2) Remove the wheel, remove the 2 10mm bolts holding the drum to the...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:47:11 -0400
  ...adjust the brake cables is with the drum off so the gap between the lever and adjusting bar can be set. After that the...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
  ...A new set of shoes and new pistons will cost a > >heck > > > >of a > > > >lot less than a disc brake system. My experience with...