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Subject:Re: Brake service questions
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Thu, 27 Jul 2000 13:48:53 -0700

Was that a religious sig line? <g>

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Bosch" <arbosch@ra.rockwell.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 1:29 PM
Subject: Brake service questions

> One and all,
>
> Need to do a little brake work next weekend and I thought I'd throw this
> out to the general list:
>
> 1)  When replacing brake pads and shoes, at what point is it necesary to
> replace the rotors and drums?
>
> 2)  When replacing the rotors and/or drums, go with new or or just have
the
> old turned?
>
> 3)  Good idea to replace the wheel cylinders too, as a matter of course?
>
> 4)  Heard that stainless steel break lines are the way to go.  Is there a
> kit available?  If so, from whom, and how involved is the change over.
>
> 5)  Any tips in general that the collective wisdom wants to impart?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Alan Bosch
> & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
> Rochester, NY
>
> "No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool, you still can't
walk
> on water"
>