Date:         Tue, 3 Jul 2018 15:09:21 -0400
Reply-To:     pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: later model parking brake lever
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk0t7S-3RwaN7Lb=pC7c5Zxb60GYp+3JxrdKrctRd39aNw@mail.gmail.com>
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Already ordered one off the fleabay, otherwise I would have gone for it!

On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 8:44 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ive got  a nice one if anyone needs it.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 4:36 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:
>
> > Darn,
> >
> >         Now I have break lever envy.
> >
> > I have the 85 with the old version.  Mine is a metal lever with the
> rubber
> > boot.
> >
> > The boot is nice.  the lever not so easy to grab and very wide spacing
> > between clicks.
> >
> > One more thing for my wish list.
> >
> > Man reading these posts can be dangerous!
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jul 2, 2018, at 12:51, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, it bolts right in the same way and I have done it lots of times.
> >
> > The majority of 85 vans have the newer lever too.
> >
> > IMHO the later lever is improved in 3 ways.
> > Better hand comfort, more leverage, closer spacing of the notches.
> >
> > Suggestions:Make sure the cable adjuster is free to be adjusted. Lube
> > the threads and loosen it a few turns. Attach the cable to the newer
> > lever BEFORE bolting the lever down to the floor.
> >
> > Also, the later lever uses a hard plastic partial cover rather than the
> > full coverage flexible boot. The old boot won't fit it properly.
> >
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > pickle vanagon wrote:
> > > I've heard that he 86 and up vanagons have a different style e-brake
> > lever
> > > that offers more mechanical advantage.  Does anyone know if this can
> > easily
> > > be installed in an earlier model vanagon as an upgrade?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > (Just to head of any questions: My rear e-brake works well---everything
> > is
> > > nicely adjusted.)
> > >
> >
>