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!!!
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!
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 )
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.
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!
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)
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 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?
M6 x 12mm screws: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252479271066 M6 spring washers: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M6-STAINLESS-STEEL-A2-FORM-B-SPRING-LOCK-WASHERS-SQUARE-ENDS/252521234973
It's the Bentley Publishing Vanagon Workshop Manual, it's brilliant. I recommend getting a hard copy if you can, but check out the PDF section on my website: vwt25.blog/files/
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
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!!
Thanks! I think it would have been over a weekend if I didn't find those other issues. For the caliper holder, I got hold of a second hand replacement and swapped it out.
@@JamesAkers Thanks James. God knows what I'll find ... my van's 41 years old now! I'm going to attempt the anti-roll bar bushes though. That looked a little easier
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. :)
Part number: A1163340372 I got a pair from eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-450SE-450SEL-280S-230-240D-280E-SLK300-E350-Wheel-Hub-Nut-Genuine/263936946152
@@JamesAkers Дякую ! класний канал я твій підписник . хотів з тобою поділитись , як переробити задню ступицю під підшипник VKBA3414 SKF , бо рідні не ходять зовсім , але чомусь посилання не проходять..
@@JamesAkers loving your videos and finding them very honest and helpful. In the process of restoring my T25 and having problems with the threads on my stub axles so the clamp nuts look like a better option than the peen nuts. Found this one on ebay part no. A0009904360 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Mercedes-Benz-W211-E-Class-CLS-Front-Hub-Locking-Nut-A0009904360-NEW-/132359801703 Do you think this is the same part and will fit a t25?