Ive got  a nice one if anyone needs it.

Jim

On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 4:36 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:

> Darn,
>
>         Now I have break lever envy.
>
> I have the 85 with the old version.  Mine is a metal lever with the rubber
> boot.
>
> The boot is nice.  the lever not so easy to grab and very wide spacing
> between clicks.
>
> One more thing for my wish list.
>
> Man reading these posts can be dangerous!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 2, 2018, at 12:51, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> Yes, it bolts right in the same way and I have done it lots of times.
>
> The majority of 85 vans have the newer lever too.
>
> IMHO the later lever is improved in 3 ways.
> Better hand comfort, more leverage, closer spacing of the notches.
>
> Suggestions:Make sure the cable adjuster is free to be adjusted. Lube
> the threads and loosen it a few turns. Attach the cable to the newer
> lever BEFORE bolting the lever down to the floor.
>
> Also, the later lever uses a hard plastic partial cover rather than the
> full coverage flexible boot. The old boot won't fit it properly.
>
>
> Mark
>
> pickle vanagon wrote:
> > I've heard that he 86 and up vanagons have a different style e-brake
> lever
> > that offers more mechanical advantage.  Does anyone know if this can
> easily
> > be installed in an earlier model vanagon as an upgrade?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > (Just to head of any questions: My rear e-brake works well---everything
> is
> > nicely adjusted.)
> >
>