Date:         Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need parts suggestions and related advice
Comments: To: Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Same thing happened to me on my 85 about 4 years ago.  Was on roadtrip 1000 miles from home, so added motel bill to the repair expenses.  I would advise also replacing the left side rotor as well and new pads while you're at it....brakes like to be balanced in terms of wear I think.  And when was last time brake fluid was changed?; got to do every 2 years since it absorbs moisture and rusts things from the inside out as well as getting spongy.  My shop was able to get a junkyard spindle for $100, I think they are a lot more if new.  Now I make sure to get front wheel bearings repacked every 30K miles.

Rich
San Diego

--- On Tue, 3/12/13, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Need parts suggestions and related advice
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 3:09 PM

Hey forum-
I just got a call from the shop.  The grinding, wiggling and smell was coming from exploded passenger side wheel bearings.  They say I need a new right front rotor, new inner and outer wheel bearings and grease seals (both sides) and possibly a new spindle.  Now..... talk amongst yourselves and post your ideas!
Thanks,
Geneva and Mike
1985 Vanagon Westfalia (Bostig)