And do not forget to use engine braking with wheel braking.  Downshift and let your revs wind up somewhat  It makes a tremendous difference.  If it doesn't, keep your nose alert, pull over and cool the poor things.

Dave B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sat, Apr 14, 2018 12:25 pm
Subject: Re: Hot brakes!

I had the same smoking front brakes experience on a SUV but not on vanagon

according to the mechanic:
- failed brake hoses (brake fluid returning too slow of not at all)
- failed brake caliper (not retracting fast enough or not at all)
- failed brake cylinder which gave same result as failed brake caliper

it quite hard to pinpoint the culprit so I had the whole front brake
replaced to be on the safe side.