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• Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:55:19 -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: Major Milestone!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:15:23 -0800
  Hi Don, Engines at 100k and at 235K 4 starters (lifetime warranty) 5 alternators (lifetime warranty) 2 sets of rear shoes Countless front pads...
• Re: Tires again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:01:42 -0700
  ...I don't even use my brakes much anyway. big descents I do in a lower gear being easy on the brakes. and they...
• Re: Beatrix Update
  Historical mailing list - Paul A Rogers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:09:36 -0700
  ...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: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:04:44 -0700
  ...The knob-style brake proportioning valve, you install between the front and rear system. At it's Zero setting, it is not changing anything...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 19:06:25 -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...
• AVAILABLE RARE VAN!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:55:32 -0500
  ...Range) - New rear shocks with 300 miles on them - New rear brake shoes, and turned drums 300 miles ago. - Dent & Rust free, looks nice...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -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: Want to see what's different on the Syncro 16 rear brakes?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 01:02:38 -0700
  ...Was it that 33.067mm oil spot on the southeast corner of the floor that caught your eye? Well, if the brake shoes fit...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 18:48:24 -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: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:43:44 -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...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:41:11 +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...
• Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:55:37 -0600
  ...and control units, Thermostats, temp sensor #2 (German not autozone), rear brake shoes, etc. If we all picked just one part or shared it...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:41:47 -0600
  ...the big brake kits. >>> Plus, you >>> can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you >>> will have >>> disc brake action on...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...new CV joints and boots August 2001 New Brake Shoes on rear August 2001 New Brake Lines on rear July 2001 Rebuilt 2000cc Air...
• Re: Surprising Vendor Comment
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:17:33 -0500
  ...For example, using a brake job as an example, their brake drums are a bit cheaper, but their brake shoes are priced much higher...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:21:26 -0400
  ...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 brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:10:50 -0700
  ...I don't see how that is going to help things because the mechanic will still think the shoes are on there backwards. I...
• Axle Rebuild Notes
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:23:25 -0800
  ...As soon as the weather permits, I will remount all the parts and install new brake shoes. Until then,I will leave the vehicle...
• Re: Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:40:14 -0700
  ...I had a simply dangerous oversteer after installing the setup that allowed SWMABO to refuse to drive the Westie Syncro SVX Superslabber transmission rippin...
• Re: Truly bonding with my Bus
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 20:03:52 -0600 (CST)
  ...and I have a brand new set of heater/ventilation > knobs effective today and the new brake and clutch pedal covers for the > ones...
• Truly bonding with my Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 17:55:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...and I have a brand new set of heater/ventilation knobs effective today and the new brake and clutch pedal covers for the ones...
• FS: 91 westy Beautiful condition.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:30:24 EDT
  ...New/recent mechanical work includes; exhaust (muffler and tail pipe), all brakes, front rotors, pads and bearings, rear drums and shoes, AC swapped to...
• Re: On the Road Again....
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:24:36 -0400
  ...I had stuggled with the right pressure although the seems to run well at much lower than you have yours set at. Can I...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:08:26 -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: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 19:57:40 -0700
  ...I got mine to hold much better by adjusting the rear brakes (turning the "star" wheels till the shoes almost touch the drums). >I...
• Just unearthed some goodies............
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
  ...Head gasket sets. 15. German piston ring sets. 16. Sachs clutch kits. 17. Brake pads. 18. New (not rebuilt) rear brake shoes. 19. German...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:27:11 -0500
  ...the big brake kits. >>>>Plus, you >>>>can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you >>>>will have >>>>disc brake action on...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 27 May 2002 20:27:55 +1200
  ...subwoofer used $32.80 make & fit front brakehoses $39.58 MetalKing brakepads $32.65 reline rear shoes, fit new rear cylinder seals (one blew...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
  ...new CV joints and boots August 2001 New Brake Shoes on rear August 2001 New Brake Lines on rear July 2001 Rebuilt 2000cc Air...
• FS syncro camper '90
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:35:32 -0700
  ...THE BRAKES ARE NEW ALL THE WAY INCLUDING ALL ROTORS AND CALIPERS AND DRUM EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES AS WELL AS THE MOUNTING HARDWARE. YOU...
• Re: Want to see what's different on the Syncro 16 rear brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:17:24 -0700
  ...Was it that 33.067mm oil spot > on the southeast corner of the floor that caught your eye? Well, if the > brake shoes fit...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:39:01 -0700
  ...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: Battery LEDs = Useful life Drivers seat swivel.
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:38:41 -0700
  ...With the hand brake and new shoes on the back I believe I could get the swivel past the lever with the break set...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:17:18 -0400
  ...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: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:55:52 -0400
  ...the big brake kits. >>>> Plus, you >>>> can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you >>>> will have >>>> disc brake action on...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:23:47 -0400
  ...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
• 84 Wesfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:37:49 EDT
  ...New E-Brake cables,pads, and shoes New CV joints and boots New gaskets on pop-top,luggage rack and vent. New intake boot...
• EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
  ...BRAKE SHOES/PADS As many of you know, new German brake shoes have been nearly impossible to find in the U.S, and when...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...brakes, pads/shoes 14. brakes, rotors/drums 15. brake lines 14. steering rack 15. muffler 16. tail pipe 17. exhaust system excluding muffler and...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:34:55 +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...
• Re: tool question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 09:12:27 -0500 (CDT)
  ...smooth concrete with the wrench! I eventually used the brake adjusters to jam the shoes against the drum to hold it still.) Anyway, my...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -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: Rear axle torque specs? Rear Wheel bearings.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 12:10:06 -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: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:01:04 -0700
  ...I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake > shoes, pads and retainer hardware too..... > I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right...
• Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 11:45:52 -0400
  ...Your rear brake shoes need adjusting. Soon. I tend to go for 5-8 clicks on the hand brake as adequate adjustment and anything...
• Replacment of the clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:13:58 +1000
  ...The rears, shoes and drums were replaced at around 150,00kms and the second set are still going fine. So much for Volkswagen (alleged...
• Re: Friday and list check in
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:06:51 -0500
  ...Even better I have new snow shoes so once things settle I’ll go out to my new favorite VW camping location and hike...
• San Diego Craigslist...anybody tried this Vanagon shop?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:46:52 -0800
  ...carpeting *Complete brake system overhaul including rear shoes, drums, hardware and wheel cylinders, front rotors, pads, caliper rebuild, and system brake fluid flush *1986...
• Re: vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Wed, 26 May 2010 16:38:27 -0400
  ...a new set of shoes before i make the trek > back > > south this fall. > > > > i am very interested in a set of larger steel...
• FW: Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:01:22 -0600
  ...the big brake kits. >>>> Plus, you >>>> can replace your rear shoe type brakes with disc brakes so you >>>> will have >>>> disc brake action on...
• Re: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 00:32:24 -0500
  ...the brake shoe cylinders or calipers - where the moisture can cause your brake pedal to go to the floor when you need brakes the...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 May 2010 16:40:04 -0700
  ...so > i'm weighing my options for a new set of shoes before i make the trek back > south this fall. > > i am very...
• Buses On The Blue Ridge
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 01 Jun 1997 18:43:05 -0400
  ...Luckily he had bought a set of brake shoes in Bristol TN/VA. I won't go into excruciating detail here, but he got...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:41 -0700
  ...or let's say he or she arrives with brake shoes, wheel cylinders, brake drums and all that .. and I have compressed air and...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:01:08 -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: 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 02:41:59 -0500
  ...Don't forget to adjust the brake shoes and bleed the brake line. This is just a basic description of how to replace a...
• Re: Red Flag! was need engine for '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:32:39 -0400
  > Red flags, red flags!!! > > This is worse than the guy who said new brake shoes will warp old brake > drums! > > Vanagon engines do not...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:45:55 +0000
  ...the brake failure warning setup. These use 3 wire > switches to supply the signals to the dash warning module and the rear > brake lights...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:05:14 -0700
  ...or let's say he or she arrives with brake shoes, wheel cylinders, brake drums and all that .. and I have compressed air and...