Date:         Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:49:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Terrence Clark <clarktp@DIRECWAY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Terrence Clark <clarktp@DIRECWAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Handbrake Problem - Can't figure it out...
Comments: To: Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM>
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Yes.  I have the same problem with my 91.  I haven't investigated the
problem yet but am interested hearing other's experiences.

Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Zoran Mladen
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 6:17 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Handbrake Problem - Can't figure it out...

Hey folks,

I am having a strange problem on my 84 GL.  The
handbrake doesn't work very well.  On my late model
Vanagon, as you pull the handbrake, you feel the
tension build as you pull the handbrake higher.

On my 84, it seems like there is no tension, and then
it gets very hard to pull all of a sudden.  The brakes
only hold marginally.

I have removed both rear drums and watched the
mechnaisms work as someone else pulled the handbrake.
I have replaced both handbrake cables to no avail.  I
also replaced both rear drums with new drums and
installed new rear brakes.  I have tried adjustment as
well - all that does is move the point at which the
brake goes from pulling easy to pulling hard.

I am stumped.  Any thoughts on this?  Anyone else
experiencing this?

Z

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