Date:         Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:48:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
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If there's any doubt about properly doing a DIY rear brake job, it
might be worth taking the van to a Vanagon specific shop that really
truly knows what they're doing. e.g. they will correctly set the
e-brake arm to adjuster bar. That said, they may not want to use
customer supplied parts like shoes.

Thanks for all that info Dennis. I know from experience (maybe I'm a
slow learner LOL) that it took some time and reading to get to the
point that I can do a decent rear brake job.

Neil.


On 9/24/19, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> With the adjuster rod firm between the 2 shoes adjust the cables so that the levers almost
> touch the rod. Just a small space.

 > Do not use heavy grease or anti seize on the adjuster threads, it needs to
> spin almost free.  .......

On 9/24/19, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

>.... Most aftermarket shoes are curved wrong and if the drums
> are oversized things are worse. I often shim out the lower shoe rests to
> compensate.

-- 
Neil n

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