I took apart my brakes again (argh) and found that I had the adjusters
installed incorrectly.  I corrected the problem based upon a Dennis
Haynes post from the archives (that guy just gets it right all the
time ... thanks Dennis!) (
http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0805A&L=vanagon&P=R12814).
 Now I have brakes and a functioning parking brake.

So today I'm going to order a new muffler and tailpipe.  I would like
to have stainless steel, but the cost is prohibitive.  Who's got a
good straight bolt-on muffler and tailpipe that you've had good
experience with?

Thanks,

Warren in Santa Fe
88 Westy, Subie 2.2