hmm....slightly off topic, but not realy so...

who out there has converted the ol' non self adjusters to being so?

imean, we have people putting t-3 irs into everything from ghias and 
bugs, to buggys, so why not v-gon brakes in a loaf? hmm..:)

<just got tired of adjusting mine...:)
and not being able to get the bastards bled!

...david

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On Wed, 27 Nov 1996, Will Wood wrote:

> When you install a new drum or a new set of brakes, you'll need to tighten
> up the adjustment via the adjustment window on the backing plate.  Once
> adjusted, the automatic system (backing up and braking) will cause the
> racheting device to "automatically" adjust the brakes.  However, if the
> cable or other necessary components are bound up (with brake dust or rust)
> or if the rachet wheel is damaged (by an over zealous screw driver) the
> auto adjust won't work.  Check the adjustment every six months, or if your
> pedal starts going further towards the floor.  Since you're fronts are disc
> brakes, when you gain pedal travel (brakes working less effectively) it's a
> sign of one of two things, the rears are out of adjustment or you have
> water or air in the brake system.
> 
> 
> ----------
> > From: Scott Maurer <smaur@worldnet.att.net>
> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> > Subject: self-adjusting brakes?
> > Date: Wednesday, November 27, 1996 12:03 AM
> > 
> > I replaced the rear brake shoes on my '84 Vanagon GL.  The Bently manual
> > says they will self adjust and not to adjust the emergency brake linkage
> > until they do (I think).
> > A mechanic with VW said they won't self adjust, that you have to manually
> > adjust them through the backing plate adjusting hole. He said not to
> adjust
> > the emergency brake linkage, the brake shoe adjustment will take up the
> > slack.  I attempted this but seem to have had each turn returned by the
> self
> > adjusting spring and lever.
> > 
> > I searched the archives and found discussion of self adjusting by driving
> in
> > reverse and braking hard? 
> > 
> > I'm concerned about driving without an emergency brake.  When replacing
> the
> > brake shoes, I shifted the wheel cylinder piston and some fluid leaked
> from
> > one side. I hope this was because I pushed the piston out too far and not
> a
> > failing wheel cylinder?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Scott Maurer
> > '84 Vanagon GL
>