Date:         Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:37:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Brakes
Comments: To: Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET>
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Rear brakes are there just to keep the rear end from passing the front end
when you brake.  Don't know the exact balance, but it's probably over 60% in
the front, that's why they only put discs there. There is also a lot more
metal in the drum to dissipate heat.  Sounds normal to me.   Others will
comment.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Clemmer
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:35 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Rear Brakes

Ok,  so I replaced both rear brake cylinders, bled both front and rear.
Have a nice solid pedal.  Only problem is now it doesn't feel like the rear
brakes are doing their fair share.  In 15 minutes of local traffic, the
front brakes heat up to the point the wheels feel hot while the rears are
luke warm at best.  Fronts are not dragging.  Going to the UP of Michigan in
two weeks and the car will be heavy.  They need to be right.



Car is a 91 2.1 automatic with 258k.  Any suggestions or comments.  I don't
want to replace parts just for the sake of it.



Thanks,



Bob Clemmer

Perkasie, PA