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Date:         Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:37:43 -0500
Reply-To:     A J I <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         A J I <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@myfairpoint.net>
In-Reply-To:  <49B125F1.5010708@myfairpoint.net>
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Thanks to everyone, I opened up the rears today and adjusted out the shoes until it was a tight fit to get the drums back on. I then pumped the brakes several times and adjusted again. After three complete adjust and pump cycles I now have a good strong pedal. I guess I didnt need the master after all but now I have new master and wheel cylinders so I am kind of set from the brake hardware standpoint. I will tackle the calipers later this summer. I will probably do all the lines and hoses also and then be done with the brakes all together.

Thanks again everyone. It is really nice to know there is a place to find knowledgable help whenever needed. I do appreciate everyones input and all the assistance.

Thanks again,

A J

On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Mike Collum <collum@myfairpoint.net> wrote:

> A J I wrote: > >> Is there an adjustment hole in the backing plate to adjust the rears? >> > > On a Vanagon, there is an adjustment hole on each backing plate. The hole > is not centered behind each wheel's adjusting star, though. Yours may not > be readily noticeable if the rubber plugs are still in place. > > To move the adjusting star, you'll need a small "European" brake adjusting > spoon or maybe a screwdriver that has been bent at the end. Standard size > adjusting spoons are simply too large. I use the small Euro spoon available > at most FLAPS. > > Insert the adjusting spoon into the hole with its tip facing more toward > the front of the van (not straight in) The tail, where your hand is, will > face the rear somewhat. To tighten the shoes against the drum, your hand > will move downward as the tip of the adjuster lifts on the star. One side > of the van has a star that is threaded left handed and the other side has > one that is threaded right handed. Because of this, the adjusting motion I > described above is the same for both sides. > > Mike >


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