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• Re: Automatic Transmission Dipstick Location?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:24 -0700
  ...check basic things. > Any idea on how to check the brake fluid level ? > it's cleverly hidden on a vanagon, and ...... > it's nearly...
• Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:23:46 +0000
  ...Beyond fluids the rest is affected by a lot of variables including environment, how it is used, and for many parts, the quality of...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:20:47 -0500
  ...but the emergency brake slows the bus as normal at moderate speed, and there's no fluid leaks. The fluid level was still at...
• Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:38:47 -0500
  ...If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the > level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it's moving metal particles (if...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 07:33:59 -0500
  ...between my fingers and tiny > glanceto my nose and tongue revealed brake fluid. > > ...so I'm guessing I need to rebuild my right rear...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:32:40 +0000
  ...common ones. > did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? > the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. > > perhaps you are talking...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:39:48 -0700
  ...cap that screws right on the brake clutch > fluid res and pressurizes the fluid. > Just keep the level up and go back and open...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:13:14 -0400
  ...the schematic, the brake warning circuit does nothing at all; in '86 they shifted over to monitoring the brake fluid level and could have...
• Re: On the Road home and need help getting there!
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:10:46 -0800
  ...I found > the brake fluid reservoir was low. Brakes and clutch felt fine. I added DOT 4 > to a level between the indicated min...
• Re: MC or Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 18:21:11 -0500
  ...the brakes,and cause cockeyed shoes.Maybe you have a leaking wheel cylinder or caliper piston. How is the level of fluid in the...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:48:55 +0000
  ...fluid at the slave cylinder and you are not > >leaking fluid externally anywhere else in the hydraulic system (i.e >your > >ckutch fluid level...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:49:18 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me > to > bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:51:55 -0400
  ...but the emergency brake slows the bus as normal at moderate speed, and there's no fluid leaks. The fluid level was still at...
• Re: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 26 May 1999 09:15:36 -0400
  ...Also pick up a brake fluid reservoir cap from either an early > Vanagon or Rabbit (the plain one without a level sensor), and a...
• Re: Review on DIY $20 Pressure Bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:24:47 -0500
  ...the brake fluid in the pump, and then it would pump into the reservoir exactly what was bled out, maintaining the proper level throughout...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
  ...started the light works correctly. >> >> - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then disconnected it) >> - I have thoroughly tested the parking...
• Re: Need Painter
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:06:18 -0700
  ...it ran smoothly after arrival- not to mention the coolant levels, brake fluids, gauges and much more. It is a process of fine tuning...
• Re: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:34:08 -0800
  ...but absolutely yanking hard on the parking brake every time, whether level or on a grade, should be avoided. Some people unconsciously yank real...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:15:07 -0700
  ...Is this what it says it > is, or is it a brake fluid reservoir? The brake fluid res. is on the master cylinder which...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:59:37 -0500
  ...Brake fluid level - is it too low? Air may have gotten into the system. 2. Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action...
• Brake MC problem solved
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:25:27 -0700
  ...I fill the reservoir >> and pump the pedal - the reservoir stays at the same level and there is >> no brake resistance. Any ideas? Please...
• 85 Vanagon Mech. Questions
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sullivan
  Wed, 17 May 1995 09:22:50 -0700
  ...Sounds like worn out brake pads - metal on metal, but it is not. The brake pads, rotors, etc. and the rear drums & shoes are...
• Re: Brake master cylinder Vs Clutch master cylinder Vs Slave clutch cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:09:44 -0600
  ...is mounted between the brake master cylinder and the floor, vertically. You have to get down on floor level and pull back the carpet...
• Re: Manual transmission grinds when shifted into into 2nd, 3rd gears
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:50:30 -0500
  ...Before looking at the tranny or the clutch itself, make sure it's not a hydraulic problem: - Check the brake fluid level (hydraulic clutch...
• Re: Brakes oddness
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:07:48 -0400
  ...Especially likely if you find the level of brake fluid is not dropping. Edward At 08:51 PM 7/29/2006, you wrote: >I...
• Brake pedal goes to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:13 -0400
  ...The fluid level has not gone down, so I don't have a leak. It feels as though something has blown out and is...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:52:22 -0500
  ...The parking brake still >> caused the warning light to... um, light, and I didn't drain the fluid to >> check that still worked :o...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:48:21 -0400
  ...It forces brake fluid, air, water and dirt out of the system, and won't allow it back in. Fast, easy, one man operation...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:11:23 +0000
  ...Beyond fluids the rest is affected by a lot of variables including environment, how it is used, and for many parts, the quality of...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 12:19:10 +0000
  ...If no leaks and the > fluid level is good then you need to look at the rear brakes or a bad > master cylinder. The...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:01:12 -0500
  ...air but the hose is held under some resistance and level of fluid and if it sucks back some you don't get air...
• Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:13:23 -0600
  ...If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it's moving metal particles (if...
• Re: Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:57:00 -0400
  ...There is no sign of brake fluid >leakage. Brake fluid level is fine. I've changed the pads within the >last three months. > >I...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:47:50 -0400
  ...Like any fluid the power steering fluid absorbs moisture and dirt from outside and overtime use some of its properties. Power steering and brake...
• new owner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 00:03:05 -0800
  ...There are some indications that a little brake fluid has been under it in the past, and a slight bit of "dampness" where the...
• Re: '82 clutch capers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 20:35:51 -0600
  The clutch master cylinder shares the fluid reservoir with the brake master cylinder. Under your instrument cluster cover. The cover has two finger slots...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:33:05 -0500
  ...but the emergency brake slows the bus as normal at moderate speed, and there's no fluid leaks. The fluid level was still at...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 10 May 2020 12:51:14 -0400
  ...Peace Tom On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 10:54 AM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > If the fluid level dropped too low...
• Re: manual tranny fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:58:15 -0600
  ...no stick shift fluid or clutch fluid, other than the fluid for the hydraulic clutch (shared reservoir with the brakes, behind the instrument cluster...
• After 3000 mi trip:84h2o grinding gears...
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:06:53 -0800
  ...I pumped and pumped, but there >was hardly any brake fluid coming out of the bleed screw. And the level in >the reservoir did...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:21:12 -0700
  ...started > the light works correctly. > > > > - I have thoroughly tested the brake fluid level switch (and then > disconnected it) > > - I have thoroughly tested the parking...
• Re: Brakes oddness
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:04:07 -0700
  ...couple miles away and the brakes were just fine. I found no leaks..the booster is fine..fluid levels are fine...I dunno what...
• Re: Brake pedal goes to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:52:17 -0500
  ...The > fluid level has not gone down, so I don't have a leak. It feels as though > something has blown out and is...
• shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:12:22 -0500
  ...my fingers and tiny glance to my nose and tongue revealed brake fluid. ...so I'm guessing I need to rebuild my right rear...
• Re: Brake Problem maybe resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:55:20 -0800
  ...Oh and before you go out again, check your brake fliud level. It may be lower than is safe RIGHT NOW! Tim Kasher <sade75...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:45:38 -0700
  ...Brake fluid level - is it too low? Air may have gotten into the system. >2. Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:39:24 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me to > bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: brake pedal going to floor
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 07:29:18 -0800
  ...I plan on changing the brake fluid in the system. Regards, Craig On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:30:59 EST, thx0001@aol.com...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:06:37 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me > to > bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:14 -0500
  ...Once > going though...... > I personally like using the master cylinder, either clutch or brake, to > push fluid and air through the system - you can...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:40:56 -0800
  ...In the 85 and newer models VW > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > switches have an extra wire...
• master brake light misbehaving - fixed
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 04:13:08 +0000
  ...I found that the brake light only connects to two things - the resivour level sensor and the park brake. immediately elimated the resivour through...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 May 2003 10:12:24 -0700
  Sounds like your master cylinder reservoir fluid level is below the clutch feed line. Try filling the MC and just letting gravity bleed the...
• Automatic Transmission, slipping when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:18:18 -500
  ...I have not changed the atf fluid since purchase last fall, but the level is ok. I performed the "stall" test as described in...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:23:40 -0700
  ...did you check the brake fluid reservoir fluid level ? the clutch hydraulics get their fluid from there too. perhaps you are talking about clutch...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700
  ...Checked the brake fluid, then drove down the road beside the house. Accelerated to the point all gears shifted while in drive. Stomped it...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:48:20 -0400
  ...So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me to >> bring it by in the morning as I...
• Re: '82 clutch capers
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 23:34:48 -0600
  ...Mike At 08:35 PM 3/1/2003 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: >The clutch master cylinder shares the fluid reservoir with the brake >master...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 00:30:16 +0000
  ...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
• Re: Dying Clutch Hydraulics
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 23:14:35 -0500
  ...my fluid level was fine but sure enough the slave was the problem. I ended up replacing the master and the brake master at...