Hi Dan,

    When you are slowing and you hear the noise, try applying the brakes
ever so slightly. Does the noise stop? If so you may have a brake pad
oscillating in the caliper. Check the clips holding the pads in place. This
can happen when the rotors get scored and the bearings have a little slack,
the pads "follow" the groves on the rotor, makeing a noise againest the
caliper, until the brakes are applied. You will be able to see the groves in
the rotor kind of like a LP record (remember them?) Fix by replacing the
pads, and having the rotors "turned". At this time you will have both
bearings out and can inspect them for damage. Replace any rough bearings,
races, and the seals, repack the bearings and you should be in good shape.
Question, do you have a Bentley for your year model Van? If not I would
advise getting one right away. If your going to do maintenance work on these
beasts its a must!
    A Bentley, this list, and an experienced friend is about all you need
for many years & miles of Vanagon bliss. Oh, and don't forget the $$$$$ tree
in the back yard!   ;>)

Howard

> Hi All,
> For some time now, I've been noticing a click-click-click noise when I
> drive my 1982 T3.
> It's usually only noticeable when I'm coasting, and gets louder as I
> decelerate harder.
> It's clearly a rotational noise, and slows as the vehicle speed does.