Re: Front pads & rotors replaced- spongy weak brakes in 97 evc
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Hi Jonathan- Just the 2 front rotors and all 4 front pads. Brakes were all fine, then passengers caliper slider pin(s) stuck and the pad/rotor got chewed up- so the front pads & rotors were replaced.
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Re: Front pads & rotors replaced- spongy weak brakes in 97 evc
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What got replaced exactly? Pads all round and new front rotors or rotors all round?
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On Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:28:01 AM PDT, Peter Leinau via groups.io <pengalo@...> wrote:
Shop just installed new rotors and front rotors and pads on our 1997 EVC "Vanpira" & now the pedal is spongy and brakes weak. Can't get a panic stop, can't get ABS to activate except on test run on loose dirt/sand road, & then only very briefly on all 4. Classic air in lines, right? so returned to shop & they re-bled using pressure bleed, report no difference & are blaming pads. Pads/rotors were a "set" from Europarts-SD, & Steve there said pads were OEM semi-metalic. Anyone have similar issues with Euorparts SD supplied pads? I still think it's an air-bleed problem. Need to get back on the road, so any inputs appreciated! Thanks EV buddies!? Peter L, Yosemite Area CA.
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Front pads & rotors replaced- spongy weak brakes in 97 evc
#evcrepair
Shop just installed new front rotors and pads on our 1997 EVC "Vanpira" & now the pedal is spongy and brakes weak. Can't get a panic stop, can't get ABS to activate except on test run on loose dirt/sand road, & then only very briefly on all 4. Classic air in lines, right? so returned to shop & they re-bled using pressure bleed, they report no difference & are blaming pads. Pads/rotors were a "set" from Europarts-SD, & Steve there said pads were OEM semi-metalic. Anyone have similar issues with Euorparts SD supplied pads? I still think it's an air-bleed problem. If it was JUST the front pads (rear were not touched & were working fine) wouldn't the rears still lock up/ activate ABS normaly even though fronts were not good pad material? Need to get back on the road ASAP, so any inputs appreciated! Thanks EV buddies!? Peter L, Yosemite Area CA.
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Re photo request of cabinet removal.? https://photos.app.goo.gl/DGXm4V2FbJjUU7np7
Give that link a shot to get an idea of what your are looking at. Pull the fridge. Pull the vent lines. Make sure you remembered to unscrew the vents etc from the sides of camper. I pulled mine because it needed a new floor due to moisture rot around the fridge.?
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Hi Sam,
Thanks, but no need for a photo.? I'll definitely check out this flex line and do some zip-ties if necessary.
Best,
Rick
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Wow, you took the entire set of cabinets out?? If you still have the photos and can share them, I'd love to see them.
Thank you for your help!
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Thanks, Sam!
If your lines were frozen and didn't burst or leak, then these lines must be very durable.? I do think that I'll take a look at the clamps or whatever is holding the lines to their connections, though.? These may have rusted, etc.
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Good idea, I definitely will.
Thanks, Noel!
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I just took a look at? mine. If you pull out the utensil drawer
you can see where the flex line connects to the sink drain and you
can see if there are any dips in the line. I? seem to have
tie-wrapped mine to a piece of wood behind the sink. I can send a
photo if you would like.
Sam
02EVC
On 5/8/2021 11:59 PM, Richard Hom
wrote:
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Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to
maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime
condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the
years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the
converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a
battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any
issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now
draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to
inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the
drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also
consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I
don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live
in an area of central California that does not experience winter
freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current
sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would
like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to
leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I pulled my entire camper side out as one unit a few years back. There are really only about 5 screws holding it in. This allowed me to redo the planing lines, upgrade the pump itself, redo the copper piping to the stove etc. Took a few photos along the way. Once you have the fridge and shelves out, and have pulled the screws, the whole skeleton will slide right out the back. Don't forget about the screw in the top of the wardrobe. It's well hidden.?
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I fixed the slow drain problem in our 02EVC ( many years ago) by
making sure there were no dips in the flex drain line ( i.e.-
there is always a downward slope of the line). I think I used a
bunch of tie-wraps to secure the line to "something" (don't
remember what).? I wouldn't bother replacing the drain line unless
it is leaking. The water lines will probably outlast the rest of
the EVC. We've frozen our lines a couple of times (including the
pump) by camping at 11,000 ft in CO and NM. Didn't hurt the lines-
but had to replace the pump.
Sam
02EVC
On 5/8/2021 11:59 PM, Richard Hom
wrote:
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Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to
maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime
condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the
years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the
converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a
battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any
issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now
draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to
inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the
drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also
consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I
don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live
in an area of central California that does not experience winter
freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current
sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would
like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to
leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Check the vent line isn¡¯t blocked before you start taking lines apart.?
Noel
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EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live in an area of central California that does not experience winter freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
I would us Silicon rubber cement clear.? U dont need much. Use a toothpick o lightly apply. After you cement the sections, use masking tape temporarily to burnish down the surface.? After it dries peel off the tape.
Burt 99 Rialta
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
The rubber thingy fell off my 2002 Weekender last year.? I cleaned all the glue and foam off both sides and stuck it back with 1/2" 3M VHB double-sided foam tape.? Like new!
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
Mac
i did that repair about 10 years ago but I¡¯m pretty sure I used 1 inch wide doouble sided 3 m tape. ?I redid the entire piece. ?Make notes on placement.?
I think I had to cut it width-wise a bit which is fun,due to its stickyness, and as I recall I cleaned up the area as well as possible on both the rubber and van. I don¡¯t recall what I cleaned it (probably alcohol, goo gone,elbow grease and who knows what) with but I recall that being the time consuming part. It¡¯s still on tight. YMMV. Happy trails.
Phil B 2003 EV WE 287 kmi
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Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
I don't really know how else to explain it. The rubber wind deflector ? It's on a eurovan mv westfalia. The corner has started to rip with the glued side still stuck to the paint. Anyone know what type of glue would work to adhere the piece back onto the torn bit? I was thinking contact cement but understand you really only get one chance at it.?
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
As a quick check look over the prices being asked in ¡°The Samba¡± classified for Eurovans. That¡¯s where we found our 95 that had 285K miles (currently has 298K) listed for 20K and we ended up paying 15K after seeing the ad again months after passing when it was listed for 20K.
Good luck.
I am in North Carolina, near Asheville.
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
I am in North Carolina, near Asheville.
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
Assuming you are talking in US $, that is almost twice the amount an EVC of that age and mileage would sell for, check listings, they are running from $25-35,000 most places.?
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Noel
Craig