Date:         Sun, 24 May 2009 00:03:04 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@gci.net>
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On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> This is the type of info that would be great to have in one location for
> anyone attempting to do their own brakes.  Some great shots there, and
> photos really are worth 1000 words.....


I agree. This is most of the reason why I took the shots. When I put a
few notes along with pics, I'll link it from Vanagon maintenance link
on my site.

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/vanagonmaintenanceandrepair


> After doing all this work, I am a little disappointed that I don't have
> better pedal. Still seems to go about half to two thirds of the way down. ....

Back off e-brake adjustment, so it's slack, before adjusting rears.
Reset e-brake adjustment when rears adjusted correctly.

I find it tough to gauge exactly what "drag" is when adjusting rears.
Especially if wheels not mounted. It may be that what you
consider/feel as sufficient drag, is not enough. If that makes sense.

Crank the adjustment so drums don't turn. Pump pedal. Back off
adjustment little by little.


Neil.

-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

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