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• Re: second newby question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:20:00 -0700
  ...The handbrake lever is the "must-replace" > that I can think of*; the '85-up are much easier and more > effective. If it's...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:11:47 -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: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:09:09 -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: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:45:45 -0700
  ...86 >> >> Maybe i need to "ground" 86 to 50. >> >> Maybe this would cure my "handbrake on to stop engine" problem (?) >> >> (though this doesn't...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
  ...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: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
  ...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: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:54:37 -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: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:32 -0700
  So you fixed the handbrake/engine turning off thing Neil? You're talking like its all over, in which case we should have a...
• More on the VW inline 4 (Long post in reply to numerous digests)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:56:05 -0700
  ...Crossing the Sierras at over 8000' I kept 'clicking' on my handbrake, thinking I'd left it on or something...And of course, heading...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...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: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 11 May 2002 14:16:33 -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: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 May 2009 15:53:12 -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: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:47:56 -0800
  ...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: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:52:50 -0700
  ...convert it to floorshift manual using narrow-body parts, move the handbrake lever to the middle, fit a hot Subaru EG33 to it... or...
• Inspections and traffic laws was Re: HIDs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:46 -0500
  ...Typical check is, lights, horn, wipers all light up, no cracks in windshield (windscreen) handbrake effectiveness in Maine, audible exhaust leaks (possibly at-a...
• Re: Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 18:45:45 -0700
  ...I did apply the handbrake when I noticed the pedal softness. That helped. Summary: not my first rodeo, been on same road and steeper...
• Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:57:45 -0800
  ...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: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 May 2014 17:21:47 -0400
  X2 on rear brake adjusters and handbrake. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 2, 2014 o godz. 15:01 William Monk <billmonk@GMAIL...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:21:07 -0800
  You can get out of some slippery situations in a 2WD Vanagon by using the handbrake. Keep the button pushed in and you can...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...Below the ashtray is a padded pull-twist type handbrake handle. It attaches to the same type long handbrake lever behind the dash to...
• Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 01:19:43 -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...
• EV brake vibrations, summary
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 10:45:29 -0800
  ...during extended downhill breaking the drums get overheated, then one stops and applies the handbrakes, the drums may warp; prevention suggested: letting the brakes...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
  ...semi-trailing arms Handbrake position .. floor MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank .... 85 litres Height overall...
• Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:39:26 -0600
  ...It needs a handbrake cable. >>>>>The buyer would need to arrange delivery. The van is in Cleveland, >>>>>Ohio. They'd rather not sell it...
• EV brake vibration, thread summary
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:08:19 -0800
  ...during extended downhill breaking the drums get overheated, then one stops and applies the handbrakes, the drums may warp; prevention suggested: letting the brakes...
• EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
  ...This is the whole rear brake backing plate, with wheel cylinder, hardware, handbrake cable, and shoes all installed. Bad news is, I have left...
• [Fwd: Re: Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?]
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 08:33:37 -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: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:02:13 -0300
  ...The Hyena managed to get itself stuck on the lawn, despite using the handbrake ... something that has never happened with my similarly rear-wheel...
• Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 19:18:01 -0400
  ...I figured I'd stop at the top of a hill, apply the handbrake, then pull the Van downhill. I needn't have worried...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
  ...I did the filling by raising the front end of the Westy, apply the handbrake, and a block of brick at the back of...
• Re: Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:16:14 -0700
  ...But steep enough to be hard to stop and hold. > > I did apply the handbrake when I noticed the pedal softness. That helped. > > Summary...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:23:19 -0500
  ...will not keep the vehicle in place so be sure the handbrake works for this day. At worst the axle or hub can fail...
• Re: Winter Storage delimma (rather long, but worth it!)
  Historical mailing list - JJ
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:50:20 -0800
  ...cracked open - Leave a few windows slightly open - Release the handbrake - Run the motor at a HIGH rev without an air filter, and spray...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:57:18 -0800
  ...will not keep the > vehicle in place so be sure the handbrake works for this day. At worst the > axle or hub can fail...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:59:52 -0800
  ...will not keep the > vehicle in place so be sure the handbrake works for this day. At worst the > axle or hub can fail...
• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 8/10 Width...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
  ...Austria M36 Warning light - parking 211-274 Italy light, indicators, modified handbrake lever M46 with side flashing indicator 211-271 Denmark M47 with reversing...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4605 mm Seating ...... 7 Width overall...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...Though interior lighting remains rather weak, limited to three tiny units, the new steering wheel is perfectly proportioned and the handbrake is far superior...