VW T3 / T25 / Vanagon - Front Brakes and Wheel Bearings 

Thanks! I followed your instructions and now have new rotors, bearings and brakes installed. Good stuff!

You say you're not a professional mechanic but you've done a pretty good job making this video. I have a T25 that I've had from new, in five months it will be 40, over the years I've done most jobs myself including the subject of this video, nowadays I'm afraid the garage has the pleasure, but your video has awakened the desire to get my hands dirty again. Thanks for that ,great stuff!!!

The best, most thorough video on this I’ve seen- thanks for making it!!

Very good video, and thanks for mention me at the end of the clip as well 👍😀 It's always nice to hear other people saying nice things about your self 😀 51:51

Echoing those comments below. I share a gratitude to you from across the great seas for the love and respect you share for these great machines we call “Vanagon”. You have helped me in my attempts to keep these beauties functioning at their best! Cheers from the state of Oregon US

James - I second the glowing comments below. Highly informative, beautifully taped and edited. I just purchased an '87 Vanagon Camper. It's in great shape for the most part, but I know enough to know there will be projects such this ahead, guaranteed. Great to know we have this kind of resource. Thank you.

James, I really had to say after watching the video, that your doing an impressive job and I'm not only talking about the van repair, but the quality of your video! All the best sincerely, From France

Thanks for the brilliant footage. Your carb videos inspired me to have a go at cleaning mine out and have resolved a number of issues. My discs are in dire need of replacement and I have been unsure about tackling such a risky job. Even with all of the in-depth information you read online and in manuals it doesn't compare to see it being put into action on a video. You have also done a wonderful service of compiling the research and condensing it to your opinion of the best tips and tricks. It's a great supplementary resource, thank you!

Just a tip if you put a relief cut in the old races you can tap the new race all the way home and the old one won’t get stuck 😊

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to do this. You say you are not a professional but this was way better than some of the videos done by "pros." Cheers mate.

Ive just did both of my T25 front discs after watching your video, I wouldn't make it without it ! All tho mine calipers are Gerling type your tutorial worked 110% Thanks buddy ! Had to use blow torch to unscrew 22mm bolts atthe back and splash plate pozy screwa ( tip for other folks here , be aware of rubber sleaves ect )

Much appreciated the helpful vidoe James!! 🙂

Wonderful video - clear lighting, slow moving and very complete Thank you for your contribution. I'll get rebuilt callipers so I don't have to do the rebuild myself.

Fantastic video. Thanks for all the info, getting ready to do mine and this really helped.

I just did my brakes. Thanks to your video i was able to do the work myself. I do not have the fancy special tools but managed anyway. Next will be the rear trailing arms and bushings. Thank you again. Cheers!

Stellar video. Insightful and entertaining. Brought back memories of doing my 83 Camper Vanagon rotors and bearings. Great job!

Ya, thanks for the excellent Vanagon vids!

Legend thanks! Great series, really helpful.

Little trick with the used bearing race to seat the new one into the hub, cut the old race so that when you drive it home completely it wont get stuck in there as you can use a set of clamps to compress the race (should be a 1mm cut at least)

Thanks James for your very clear and helpful videos, great!

Hey James, I just found your channel and videos some days ago and they are really helpful! Thanks a lot for sharing, I`ll start the restauration of my 89èr syncro next week and the brake is one of the first things I have to refresh ;) hope to see more of you and your bus in future!

Thank you for your knowledge and helping out! I appreciate it a lot!

Wow !! Finally great vids for T3 folks....and easily translated from British English to American English..lol.😲🥴🤪😂

What a treat! Thanks for the video dump this past week!

Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you.

I am getting addicted to your videos James : )))) nice video as always !

Great video service! Thanks for the good quality video! success in the future!))

Excellent video my fellow T3'er. Super helpful. Your camera work's great too. Thank you indeed \o/

Отличный видео сервис ! Спасибо !)))

Hi, could you make a video to change the rear brakes. Thank you

Thank you for doing this video James, because of you I was confidently able to change the discs, bearings and pads on the front of my t3 today. :) did you ever try tackling the rear drum brakes?

👍👍👍 Just did the same on my '87 GL on Saturday...(#000554 for '87)

Super video, Very clear instruction nice organised parts, can you put link for stainless steel screws for splash plate.

Thanks for sharing info, help keep the old buses alive. Can you tell me which manual you're using please.

Hello. Please tell me if there is such a problem. I have calipers old model (two-piston), they squeak very loudly. After rebuilding the calipers and replacing different pads, the squeak did not go away. I looked at what they should be anti-squeak plates (I don’t have them). Is it possible to make them yourself and what kind? shape should they be? There is also a question about the piston, there are cuts on it, in Which side should the cuts face and does this affect the creaking?

James- you are an incredible teacher and communicator! What year is your van? I have an 88 DOKA and 88 Weekender and now I feel I could accomplish the job. Where might I find the Mercedes bit? And the SS parts? Good job- dw

Man those are some rusty parts under there! Makes me glad to live where we do in the winters. Nice job in cleaning up the brakes. Have you thought about upgrading to a bigger brake kit? nate

Would a 10 mm brass nut fit the bill to plug the brake line?

Hey James, great video and thank you. I was wondering where I can find the Mercedes axle nut to replace the peening nut? Is there a part number? I am in Canada. Thanks again!!

Hi , thanks a lot for this video , it will help me , i have a question , where did you find a ring and piston for to repair your galipers , thanks

for the metal sealing ring you have cut on the knuckle can you put a link. Thanks again for the good stuff.

This is brilliant - thanks James. How long did it take you? And did I miss the bit where you solved that lack of thread in the calliper?

Hi James, where did you buy the part a1163340372? Also is the a left and a right side one or does the thread go the same way? I take it they held up fine, and did you have to do some fine adjustment after a few hundred miles? Sorry for all the questions. :)

How did the ride feel after you replaced the bearings?

Hey mate is that black silicon only for cars or for normal use?

What manual are you using?

доброго дня друже , скажи будь ласка де ти придбав ступичну гайку і який в неї каталожний номер , буду вдячний за відповідь .