Date:         Wed, 13 May 1998 19:35:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Wind Warrior <craddock@DVWS01.CAHWNET.GOV>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Wind Warrior <craddock@DVWS01.CAHWNET.GOV>
Subject:      Brakes
Comments: To: Vanagon@vanagon.com

I have had a problen with the parking brake locking up after it rains.  I have
removed the rear drum to inspect and it looks like (among other things) that I
need to replace the shoes.  The shoe blanks appear to be heavily rusted along
with the parking brake lever attached to the blank.  I have the following
questions:

1. Does the parking brake lever come with new shoes?
2. Is it really necessary to remove the hub to do the shoes, or can I just
remove the drums?
3. The cylinders also appear to be rusty, how much is too much?  One of the
rubber grommets was not properly seated and looks somewhat streched now.
Should these be replaced?
4. The two bolts holding the drum to the hub are not present.  Should I locate
replacement bolts?  If so, anybody know what size bolts to get?
5. Finally, since the parking brake does tend to stick after rain, should I
replace the cables to the rear wheels while I'm doing this?  How much should
they cost?  Does the Bus Depot carry these?

Thanks for any input.
Vernon Craddock

P.S., This is a '90 Vanagon 2wd