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• Keep an eye on EV brake fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:59:48 -0400
  ...As your disk brake pads wear, the brake fluid level drops, and if it drops sufficiently enough you may be sucking air into the...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:10:53 -0800
  > Your brake fluid level is probably low. All 85 and newer Vanagons have a > level sensor in the brake fluid tank behind the speedometer...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:17:45 -0700
  ...Brakes are a safety item, so the clutch is > the first thing to go as the fluid level drops. Then the brakes will > follow...
• Re: Thanks-Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Brien
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:19:24 -0800
  ...All 85 and newer Vanagons >> have a >> level sensor in the brake fluid tank behind the speedometer. >> You should >> add fluid and check for...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:33:45 -0600
  ...Brakes are a safety item, so the >> clutch is >> the first thing to go as the fluid level drops. Then the brakes will >> follow...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:42:16 -0800
  ...Mark John Bange wrote: > > Your brake fluid level is probably low. All 85 and newer Vanagons > have a > level sensor in the brake fluid...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:14:48 -0700
  85 has the brake fluid level switch in the cap just like 86+. The Bentley diagram for 85 mislabels the fluid level switch as...
• Re: Update on brake indicator light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:23:54 -0700
  No, in 85+ when VW put in the brake fluid level switch they removed the hydraulic sensing part of the circuit and used pressure...
• Re: Brake warning light
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 18 May 2003 00:17:43 -0700
  ...to apply the brakes (the brake system is pressurized) If the light is staying on, check the brake fluid level. If not low, check...
• Re: Brake Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:04:51 -0800
  You might check the brake fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir. There is a level sensor in the filler cap, and if the...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 05:19:59 -0800
  That's right but not for 83.5 as the brake fluid level switch was added to the fluid reservoir starting in 1985 models...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:35:42 -0800
  Your brake fluid level is probably low. All 85 and newer Vanagons have a level sensor in the brake fluid tank behind the speedometer...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 14 May 2019 22:42:20 -0600
  ...Have checked switched switch under E'Brake Handle & it seems to be functioning properly & Switch on Fluid Res' & Fluid Level are Good ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Brake Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 19:20:16 -0500
  ...Brake Warning Light > You might check the brake fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir. There is > a level sensor in the filler cap...
• brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 16:01:26 -0700
  ...the brake fluid--auto tranny, transfer case, front & rear diffs, radiator-- yes, but brake fluid--no mention other than checking the level. I have...
• Brake Warning Light Stays On
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 04:57:05 EDT
  According to the mechanic at the test centre there is no brake fluid level sensor fitted to my bus and the fluid level is...
• Re: Brake fluid needed?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 17:14:30 -0500
  ...Brake fluid level should not affect your brake pedal level unless your're really out of brake fluid in your master cylinder. Yi-Ruey...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:27:13 -0700
  On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:14 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > 85 has the brake fluid level switch in the...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 18 May 2019 09:09:40 -0600
  ...Brake Handle & it seems to be functioning properly & Switch on Fluid Res' & Fluid Level are Good & from what can be seen of Brake Light...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:37:12 +0000
  In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, this indicator is also tied into the alternator warning system and...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 11:23:13 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- > That's right but not for 83.5 as the brake fluid level switch was added...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:49:45 -0800
  ...You can tell if your vehicle has the brake fluid level sensor quite easily. In the top side of the fluid reservoir cap is...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:03:54 -0800
  ...There is a fluid level float switch on the reservoir, starting in 85 models. It is supposed to light the brake warning light when...
• brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:53:07 -0600
  Someone on here recently asked what the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs on the Vanagon are, and someone else replied reminding us all of...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 18:24:38 -0500
  ...the brake fluid--auto tranny, > transfer case, front & rear diffs, radiator-- > yes, but brake fluid--no mention other than > checking the level. > > I have...
• Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 13:50:37 -0400
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid level sensor...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:45:15 -0800
  ...the brake fluid--auto tranny, transfer case, front & rear diffs, radiator-- yes, but brake fluid--no mention other than checking the level. I have...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:07 -0400
  Good point about the brake booster, John. If the fluid level is falling with no visible leaks then master cylinder may be leaking at...
• Re: Brake fluid overfilled
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 19:28:01 -0700
  ...back down to the correct level The only damage an overfilled brake master cylinder can cause is the damage caused by spilled brake fluid.
• Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 16:12:02 -0700
  The hose connection to feed fluid to the clutch master is up on the side of the brake fluid reservoir. If the fluid level...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:22:03 -0600
  Interesting that I replied yesterday to check the fluid level as I had BTDT, & this am went out & my brake/clutch fluid was low...
• Re: Brake Failure Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:01:38 -0700
  ...fluid reservoir cap that lights the light if the brake fluid drops too far. (80-84 don't have a brake fluid level warning...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 20:37:34 -0400
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument > panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid > level sensor...
• Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:29:13 -0700
  ...My fluid level is fine. Brakes are working fine. So I think the big green books picture was referencing the brake fluid area in...
• Re: What is the wire that screws on to the master cylinder and fluid behind the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 21:38:45 -0700
  ...brake lights go to the switches that screw into the MC itself. > The fluid level sensor is in the cap on the fluid reservoir...
• Brake Warning Light Stays On
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:19:41 EDT
  ...There is low brake fluid level indicator fitted and when I disconnect the lead to the hand brake switch the light still glows but...
• Re: Middle of BC trip report, roadside repair update and brake question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 17:19:10 -0500
  ...Does not leak brake fluid visibly and I don't see the level going down in the reservoir. I'm guessing maybe master cylinder...
• Re: Brakes oddness
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:20:52 -0400
  ...Especially likely if you find > the level of brake fluid is not dropping. > Edward >
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 04:02:15 -0500
  ...Brakes are a safety item, so the clutch is the first thing to go as the fluid level drops. Then the brakes will follow...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:26:16 -0600
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument >> panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid >> level sensor...
• Re: Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:32:49 -0800
  ...www.allorings.com/compatibility.htm> Now to see if I can fit a level sensor to a late bug brake fluid reservoir... -- John Bange
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:30:34 -0500
  ...brake and clutch fluid reservoirs Someone on here recently asked what the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs on the Vanagon are, and someone else...
• Re: basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:07:15 -0400
  ...auto tranny fluid level and add fluid (if auto), Check engine belts, Check the brake and clutch fluid, (& how to add fluid). After that...
• brake shoes cont.
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:34:24 -0600
  ...But after careful review of the master cylinder and master brake fluid reservoir noticed it was at minimum level. Yep. Looks like the level...
• Re: Brakes went out
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:20:02 -0700
  ...NO BRAKES! Checked fluid, level fine (clutch still working properly >on manual trans). Does the pedal recover on the second (or 3rd) pump? If...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:27:15 -0400
  ...is it about brake fluid that makes it indispensable to a braking system? Isn't just about a certain level of viscosity? If that...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:20:57 -0700
  ...is it about brake fluid that makes it indispensable to a braking system? Isn't just about a certain level of viscosity? If that...
• Re: new owner
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 1994 06:41:59 -0400
  ...I added checking brake fluid level to me weekly check list but after six months of no leakage i declared it to be a...
• Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:27:02 EDT
  ...From what I gather, it says never to reduce the fluid level below the minimum mark. To follow the refill chart for each brake...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:54:01 -0500
  ...Get plenty of DOT 4 brake fluid. Remove cover off instrument pod Remove cap on brake fluid reservoir. Place helper in the driver seat...
• Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 16:08:33 GMT
  ...The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should always be between the two marks "MAX" and "MIN". If the brake fluid level falls...
• diagnosing by smell - maybe brake problem?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:41:25 -0230
  ...The brakes work fine, the brake fluid level is fine, no other symptoms. Oh, and no, I'm not driving with the parking brake...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:01:27 -0700
  ...If leak were at a brake hydraulic component, and this brought fluid level down below level of braided hose, wouldn't there be enough...
• Re: B-r-r-r-a-a-a-k-e-s
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:41:20 -0700
  ...Then stop with the emergency brake. I pull off > the top of the console so I can see the brake reservoir. Fluid is in...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 14:04:18 -0400
  ...The brake warning light in the instrument > panel won't go out. Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid > level sensor...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:04:26 -0800
  ...According to the wiring diagram, in '86 they added the brake fluid level sensor and deleted the parking brake switch. 87-up, they had...
• Re: Brake failure
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:45:05 -0400
  ...I would do a through brake bleed first, but count on the MC. Of course check your fluid level and make sure no leaks...
• Re: clutch master cylinder(bleeding tip)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 01:08:37 -0700
  ...When I observe the air bubbles stop and the fluid level rise I close the bleed valve. When doing the brakes I start with...
• Brake fluid testing strips. Yesterday/s response appears it was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:11:26 +0000
  ...would keep air out and move down as the brake fluid level dropped. Changing brake is really a low cost task and frequently opening...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:33:34 -0700
  ...is it about brake fluid that makes it indispensable to a braking > system? Isn't just about a certain level of viscosity? If that...