Date:         Mon, 12 Jul 1999 16:32:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.YALE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.YALE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 82 diesel cooling problem cont'd
Comments: To: arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM

Stomp harder on the brake! The Vanagon has a very low ratio of
force amplification in the power brakes - only about 2 to 1 if
I remember right.

Other possible problems:
1/ Inside piston of the brake calipers often start sticking before
outside. Flex in the rotor makes it looks as if the brakes still
work, while they are only about 1/2 as effective.

2/ Anti-rattle plate missing. This one controls the force distribution
on the pad. Worst consequences if missing on ATE/Teve's style
calipers with the notched pistons. Mechanics don't understand what
these are for and hence forget to put them back.

3/ Rear brake adjusters not working. These easily rust.

/Martin
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