Skip to main content
vanagon.com
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Front Brake Squeak, Drag
From:Jonathan Poole
Date:Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:19:56 -0400

On my new to me 1983 Air Cooled Westy there is occasional brake squeak and
mild, but apparent brake drag (doesn't roll as freely as should on slight
slope).  It seems to be more evident after driving a bit.

I have recently (within 500 miles) replaced much of the brake system.  All
four of the brake hoses, the front rotors, rear drums, rear shoes, rear
wheel cylinders, etc.  The fluid was totally flushed and the system was
successfully bled and ATE parts were used where available.  The brakes felt
fine before I did this refurb so I kept the master cylinder and the
calipers.

I was concerned that I may have adjusted the rear shoes too tightly so I
loosened them up to a point where they aren't rubbing at all.  This did help
with the squeaking some.

So I thought that perhaps the problem would leave after a few hundred miles,
but it hasn't.  Does the wise list have any suggestions that could result in
a quick and accurate diagnosis of the problem?  The brakes feel great but I
don't want to wear the rotors/pads out too quickly.

Thanks,

Jonathan Poole
83 ac westy

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »